The soil that supports our lawns, sports fields, golf courses, and other land uses begins to recharge (store) with water as the evapotranspiration rate drops off during autumn and continues to decline to a very low rate during winter. Water storage in soil is good since that provides the water needed to support green-up and […]
February 8, 2024 Tim Waller
Southern NJ Commercial Nursery Growers IPM Roundtable (Tu) 2/27/24
SOUTHERN NJ – COMMERCIAL NURSERY GROWERS – ONLY in Cumberland and surrounding counties.
- Southern NJ Nursery IPM Roundtable – Tuesday 2/27/24 6-8pm.
- The event is free but please RSVP by calling 856-451-2800 ext. 1 and mention this meeting.
- In response to many conversations, nursery visits, and phone calls I have had with folks over the last few years, this type of meeting is long overdue, especially since we all face the same pests, diseases, weeds, and seasonal problems.
- Please consider joining this face-to-face discussion centered around Nursery IPM.
Topics on deck:
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What pests are important to you – and what questions do we need answered
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Pest Scouting approaches – RU Pest Scouting Guides – Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory
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Pesticide Regimes, New Vs ‘Old’ materials – what works, what doesn’t
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Invasive Pests and New Diseases – what to be looking for
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Worker safety and leveraging REIs
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Cultural practices and irrigation system modifications
Please consider joining, and please RSVP to the Cumberland County office at 856-451-2800 ext. 1.
NOTE: If you are outside Southern NJ, we will be planning similar events in the near future, near you, and I ask that you wait until that time as space is limited.
February 5, 2024 Tim Waller
Nursery Sessions this Wednesday in AC
THIS WEDNESDAY – Nursery & Ornamental Track at the 2024 NJ Agricultural Convention and Tradeshow: Pathways to Grow Farm Viability.
Online registration is CLOSED – IN-PERSON Registration is OPEN – $75 for 1-day pass (equivalent to $12.50 per PP2 Credit!)
Where: Harrah’s Casio – Atlantic City – Wildwood 2&3
Session 1 (Morning) 9:30am – 11:30pm
Moderated by: Bill Errickson – RCE of Monmouth Co.
- 9:30 A.M. Developing BMPs for Native Plant Nurseries and Landscapes – William Errickson, Ag Agent, RCE
- 10:00 A.M. Container Production of Ornamentals – Raul Cabrera, Ext. Specialist, NJAES
- 10:30 A.M. Increasing Beneficial Insects with Banker Plants as Part of an IPM Program – Steve Rettke, Program Associate, RCE
- 11:00 A.M. Ornamental Reforestation: A New Hort. Design Concept to Boost Env. Sustainability – Jean Epiphan, Ag Agent, RCE
- Pesticide Credits: PP2-3, Cat.1A-3, Cat.10-4, Cat.3A-1
Session 2 (Afternoon) 2:45pm- 4:45pm
Moderated by: Tim Waller – RCE of Cumberland Co.
- 2:45 P.M. – Common Plant Nutrients During Production – Their Causes and Solutions – Dr. Andrew Ristvey, Ext. Specialist, Univ. of MD (Special 1-hr Guest). Dr. Rstvey bio: Click here for Dr. Ristvey Bio.
- 3:45 P.M. Top Plants for NJ Landscapes – Steve Kristoph, Nursery Owner
- 4:15 P.M. Whole Nursery Pesticide Regime Considerations – Timothy Waller, Ag Agent, RCE
- Pesticide Credits: PP2-3, Cat.1A-3, Cat.10-3, Cat.3A-1
February 2, 2024 William Errickson
2024 Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute
March 6, 8:30am to 4:00 pm
Monmouth County Agricultural Building
4000 Kozloski Rd. Freehold , NJ 07728
Registration: $75
(includes coffee, light refreshments in the morning and lunch)
Available Pesticide Credits:
Core – 2 units
2- 3 units
3A- 5 units
3B- 5 units
3C- 1 unit
6B- 3 units
8C- 6 units
8A- 1 unit
9- 3 units
10- 6 units
PP2- 5 units
ProFACT NJ Certified Fertilizer Applicator
2 Credits Available
To register, contact Cathy VanBenschoten at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County Office
732-431-7260 or email at Catherine.VanBenschoten@co.monmouth.nj.us
Click the link below for the full registration form:
There is no online registration. This event is cash, check or purchase order only.
Make checks payable to: Rutgers, the State University of NJ
Mail to: Cathy VanBenschoten
4000 Kozloski Road
Freehold, NJ 07728
This annual event is brought to you by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Ocean & Somerset Counties. Seminar topics will benefit those who work in grounds maintenance including school board members, maintenance supervisors, employees of highways, parks, cemeteries, industrial grounds, lawn & home ground services, garden center operators and nurserymen.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 AM Registration/Sign-in
9:00 – 9:30 AM Scouting and Diagnosing Common Disease Problems in Turf and Ornamentals – William Errickson – Monmouth County Agricultural Agent
9:30 – 10:00 AM Innovations in Weed Management – Matthew Elmore Ph.D. – Extension Specialist in Weed Science
10:00 – 11:00 AM Pesticide Safety Regulations and Updates – George Hamilton Ph.D. – Extension Specialist in Pest Management
11:00 – 11:15 AM Break
11:15 – 12:15 PM Managing Invasive Plants – Michele Bakacs – Middlesex County Natural Resources Agent
12:15 – 1:00 PM LUNCH
1:00 – 1:30 PM Mosquito and Tick Problems in New Jersey: Identification, Management, and Protection for Green Industry Professionals – Emily Fontaine and Dina Fonseca Ph.D. – Program Associate and Professor, Chair Dept. of Entomology
1:30- 2:30 pm Sustainable Turfgrass Fertility Management – Bradley Park- Researcher in Turfgrass Management
2:30 – 3:00 PM Invasive Insects & Ecological Balance – Steve Rettke – IPM Program Associate
3:00 PM Course Evaluation, Pesticide Credits
January 17, 2024 Thierry Besancon
Have A Say in Field Equipment Sanitation Research!
In an initiative to guide future solution and resources, the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) has designed the Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire to begin the research process centered around field equipment sanitation.
The research will develop a more comprehensive understanding of the challenges associated with field equipment sanitation and work toward developing solutions that are effective, implementable and sustainable.
To introduce the survey and forthcoming research effort, Dr. Matt Grieshop Director at The Grimm Family Center for Organic Production and Research College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo says,
“We are a group of agricultural research and extension professionals from across the United States that are curious about grower and agricultural professional perceptions about the importance of field equipment sanitation to mitigate the spread of organisms that pose human health, weed, plant pathogen or other risks.
Agricultural field equipment includes tillage implements, tractors, harvesters, cultivation equipment, trucks, trailers, sprayers, mowers, or any other piece of equipment that is shared across fields.
This information will be solely used to help frame future research questions and outreach activities. It will not be published or distributed in any form. Answering should take 5 minutes or less and is completely voluntary and anonymous.
If you have questions, comments or concerns contact Dr. Matt Grieshop at mgriesho@calpoly.edu
Thank you for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate the gift of your time and knowledge.”
Your participation is invaluable to future developments in the industry regarding food safety and equipment sanitation.
To contribute, visit here.
For any questions regarding this project, contact Thierry Besancon at thierry.besancon@rutgers.edu.
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Thierry E. Besançon, PhD
Associate Professor / Extension Weed Science Specialist
January 5, 2024 Michelle Infante-Casella
Register Today for February 6-8, NJ Ag Convention, Educational Events, & Trade Show
SO MANY NEW OFFERINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2024:
The 2024 NJ Ag Convention and Trade Show will be held Tuesday to Thursday, February 6-8 at Harrah’s Resort and Waterfront Conference Center 777 Harrah’s Blvd. in Atlantic City, NJ. Registration is required. The 3-day registration and VGANJ membership cost of $150 per farm for 2 persons and $25 for each additional person with your business. There is also a $75 per person daily entry fee option if you are not attending all 3 days and do not wish to be a member. All who register are welcome to attend this diverse and informative annual event. The convention is a cooperative effort with the Vegetable Growers Association of NJ, the NJ Department of Agriculture, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension. Rutgers Cooperative Extension worked with VGANJ and others to bring new educational events, activities, and offerings to the 2024 convention.
Some new and interesting events for 2024 for registered participants:
1. Tuesday mid-day “Lunch and Learn” trade show vendors presentations and free lunch for the first 50 people who sign up and obtain a ticket for this extra event at the registration booth on Tuesday morning. This event is sponsored by the exhibitors. Come see what exhibitors have to offer and find out what is new from industry.
2. Tuesday evening social and happy hour featuring a charity auction benefiting Shriners Hospital for Children with items to bid on from convention sponsors and trades show exhibitors.
3. Free skin screenings on Wednesday, February 7th from 9AM to 3PM with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of NJ. Space is limited and you must sign up in advance. To sign up see registration form and link: https://screennj.gomohealth.care/patient/enroll/
4. The New Jersey Farm Bureau Womens Leadership Committee is sponsoring a Wednesday afternoon workshop featuring guest speaker, Lorenda Oberman, American Farm Bureau Federation Womens Committee and a panel of NJ Farm Women Leaders.
5. A Thursday, All-Day On-Farm Food Safety Training. The cost is $50/per person, separate from the registration fee to the Convention and Trade Show. For more information, contact Brandi at (856) 451-2800 ext. 1. For online registration and more information see: https://go.rutgers.edu/mhqc3m5u
6. A Thursday, 1/2 day Worker Protections Standards Respiratory Protection Training, Fit Testing and Record Keeping Workshop. Space is limited to 30 participants and is a separate sign up for registered participants to the convention – so sign up soon. For more information and to register see: https://go.rutgers.edu/pesticideworkshop
For more information about the entire convention for registration, hotel, and educational events schedule see https://vganj.com/convention. Discounted room rates through the VGANJ Convention room block are available until January 29, 2024. See the VGANJ website for details. To sign up for tickets to the NJ Agricultural Society Luncheon on Wednesday or to get tickets for the Wednesday night awards banquet see: https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/news/hottopics/approved/topics231208.html
