If you downloaded the RCE irrigation pump log sheet posted here last fall, and you haven’t sent in your water use report yet, you have until Wed to calculate your monthly water use and submit it to NJ DEP. Keeping a hard copy of the log sheet by each well makes a simple way to record actual water use, but tallying the monthly and annual totals will take one more step. [Read more…]
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Central NJ Turf and Ornamental Institute Educational Event
The Central NJ Turf and Ornamental Institute has been providing the latest information to nursery growers and landscapers now for 40 years. This educational event on Thursday, March 1st features an exciting presentation on new Rutgers ornamental plants & nut trees for New Jersey as well as presentations on Integrated Pest Management for nurseries and landscapes. We are pleased to have our new weed control specialist sharing the latest on weed control options. The C.J.T.O.I. is an annual event intended to benefit all those who work in grounds maintenance including school board members, maintenance supervisors, employees of highways, parks, industrial grounds, lawn services, garden center operators and nurserymen. The event includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Pesticide Credits available will include 1A 6 units, 3A 5 units, 3B 5 units, 6B 3 units, 13 6 units, CORE 4 units and PP2 6 units. Two NJ Certified Fertilizer Applicator Credits will also be available. To register online visit cpe.rutgers.edu/CJTOI Questions about your registration? Phone: 848-932-9271, Option 2
Rectangles of Melting Snow
Made an interesting observation while inspecting this trial for geese damage last December; rectangular plots of snow melting faster than other plots. Not sure of ramifications, but snow cover on some treatments was melted or melting faster compared to other treatments. This trial has numerous combinations of topdressing sands and rates as well as hollow […]
Rectangles of Melting Snow
Made an interesting observation while inspecting this trial for geese damage last December; rectangular plots of snow melting faster than other plots. Not sure of ramifications, but snow cover on some treatments was melted or melting faster compared to other treatments. This trial has numerous combinations of topdressing sands and rates as well as hollow […]
Rectangles of Melting Snow
Made an interesting observation while inspecting this trial for geese damage last December; rectangular plots of snow melting faster than other plots. Not sure of ramifications, but snow cover on some treatments was melted or melting faster compared to other treatments. This trial has numerous combinations of topdressing sands and rates as well as hollow […]
Rectangles of Melting Snow
Made an interesting observation while inspecting this trial for geese damage last December; rectangular plots of snow melting faster than other plots. Not sure of ramifications, but snow cover on some treatments was melted or melting faster compared to other treatments. This trial has numerous combinations of topdressing sands and rates as well as hollow […]