September 12, 2024

Monmouth County Twilight Meetings

Need credits? Join us next week for two twilight meeting opportunities in Monmouth County.

Rutgers Specialty Crop Research and Extension Center Field Tour
September 17, 2024
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
283 Route 539 Cream Ridge, NJ 08514

Join Rutgers Cooperative Extension for this FREE twilight meeting showcasing current field trials and a new row mulcher at the Cream Ridge Extension Center. The tour will be from 6 to 7pm, with refreshments and time for additional discussion from 7 to 7:30pm.

  • Low Input Native and Ornamental Plant Trials
    William Errickson, Agriculture Agent, RCE Monmouth Co
  • High Protein Soybeans and Hemp Field Trials
  • William Bamka, Agriculture Agent, RCE Burlington Co.

NJ Pesticide License Recertification Credits: PP2(2), 1A(1), 3A(1), 10(2)

To register, contact Cathy Van Benschoten at 732-431-7260 or Catherine.vanBenschoten@co.monmouth.nj.us

Cream Ridge Field Tour Promo 2024

 

Twilight Meeting at Pleasant Run Nursery
September 20, 2024
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
93 Ellisdale Road Allentown, NJ 08501

Join Carl Hesselein, President of Pleasant Run Nursery, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension for this FREE twilight meeting. We will tour the nursery and discuss best management practices for container production of native and low-input plant species.

This twilight meeting will be geared towards growers, landscape professionals, and agricultural service providers.

NJ Pesticide License Recertification Credits PP2(3); 3A(3); 10(3)

To register, contact Cathy Van Benschoten at 732-431-7260 or Catherine.vanBenschoten@co.monmouth.nj.us

Pleasant Run Tour Promo 2024

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June 17, 2024

Nursery Twilight – Cumberland Nurseries – THIS Thursday afternoon

Rutgers, in collaboration with Cumberland Nurseries and The New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA), will be holding the Annual Growers Meeting at Cumberland Nurseries this Thursday afternoon.

When: This Thursday 6/20/2024 (4-8PM)

Where: 1521 Bridgeton-Millville Pike, Millville, NJ 08332

Credits Available: 

  • NJ Pesticide Credits: 2x – CORE : 1x- 1A, 3A, 10, PP2

  • LTE/LTCO: 1.5, CNLP: 1.5 Environment

Registration is required: Click here to register and for more information

AGENDA
4:00 – 6:00pm: Networking, meal, sign-in.
6:00 – 7:00pm: CEU Seminar: Tim Waller, Rutgers “Back to Basics – Pesticide Use”.
7:00 – 7:30pm: Questions and Discussion.
7:30 – 8:00pm: Door prizes and networking.
8:00pm: Adjourn.

Tim Waller will be presenting on “Back to Basics – Pesticide Use” which will be split into two sections. Section 1 will principally focus on reminders related to safe handling and application of pesticides. Specific topics will include reminders related to navigating labels, understanding PPE requirements, how REI and PHI can impact day-to-day activities, along with reminders related to handler training and the pesticide certification process will be discussed. We will also look at sprayer calibration and component selection as this can critically impact both the volume of materials used, and the ultimate efficacy of pest management via pesticide applications. Section 2 will focus on the decision-making process when determining where an application will be directed (air blast foliar, drench, pre/post potting granular etc.) and the label language that would allow that, along with specific pest examples to include at least 1 insect pest, 1 foliar disease, and1 root disease. Seminar is geared towards reminding growers of safe and effective use techniques in their operation.

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June 16, 2024 and

Beat the Heat: Water and Sports Drinks for Hydration

Article By: The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group: Kate Brown, Michelle Infante-Casella, Stephen Komar and William Bamka

When it comes to hydration, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends an adequate daily fluid intake of about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men and about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of fluids a day for women. Even with this guidance, the amount varies from person to person. Also, when temperatures are hotter and when workloads increase so should drinking water, to prevent dehydration and to help maintain the proper body temperature especially when sweating.

Regular intake of water throughout the day and during the evening, at recommended amounts may help prevent a person from becoming excessively thirsty and also prevent dehydration. The choice of drinking sports drinks that contain electrolytes may be considered when a person’s activities dramatically increase, when they excessively sweat, if they show signs of dehydration, and/or heat stress.

Most sports drinks are designed to replenish glucose, fluids, and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium) lost during strenuous exercise or heavy workloads. Sports drinks may contain carbohydrates in the form of sugar, usually glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, or sucrose. Some contain no sugar and are “sweetened” instead with low-calorie sweeteners. The amounts of sugar and electrolytes in sports drinks are intended to allow for quick hydration and absorption.

It is important to note, persons with diabetes should be mindful of not intaking amounts of sports drinks that are high in sugar that could raise blood sugar to unhealthy levels. Additionally, persons with high blood pressure should be mindful when drinking sports drinks that are high in sodium – most are. Persons who eat a healthy diet should have enough glucose and electrolytes to maintain their health, even during extra activities and with proper water intake. Some studies show drinking too many sports drinks, especially when not performing vigorous exercise, can increase the risk of overweight/obesity and other health issues such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gout and the risk of dental cavities.

Water is the best choice to stay hydrated and it is the responsibility of each individual person to be sure they drink enough water to maintain their proper health.

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May 13, 2024

North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting II

North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting II

May 22, 2024
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Riamede Farm
122 Oakdale Rd, Chester, NJ 07930

 

Program

4:15 PM – Registration / Light Refreshments

4:30 PM – Welcome and Farm Tour
                    Ashley Asdal and Jamie Bourgeois, Riamede Farm

5:00 PM – Tree Fruit IPM Updates
                     Kaitlin Quinn, North Jersey Tree Fruit IPM Program Associate, Rutgers NJAES

5:30 PM – Comparison of the Effects of Beneficial Fungi Inoculation in Young Apple Orchards
                    Megan Muehlbauer PhD, Hunterdon County Agricultural Agent II, Rutgers NJAES

5:50 PM – Optimizing Tree Fruit Disease Management During the 2024 Season
                    Kari Peter PhD, Associate Research Professor, Tree Fruit Pathology, Penn State U. Extension

6:20 PM – Pesticide Safety Rules for Compliance
                    Patricia Hastings, Extension Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator, Rutgers NJAES

6:50 PM – Spotted Wing Drosophila Management Recommendations in Fruit Crops
                    Janine Spies PhD, State Fruit IPM Program Leader, Rutgers NJAES

 

Light refreshments will be served.

The following pesticide recertification credits will be awarded
3 CAT 10     3 CAT 1A     1 CORE     3 PP2

 

Please RSVP by May 20, 2024 for the meetings with a call to:
Kim Crommelin at 908.788.1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Filed Under: Fruit, pesticide credits, Tree Fruit
April 11, 2024

North Jersey Fruit Twilight Meeting I Program

North Jersey Fruit Twilight Meeting I

April 17, 2024

4:30 PM- 7:30 PM

Stony Hill Farms

193 Parker Road

Long Valley, NJ

Program

4:15 PM – Registration/Light Refreshments

4:30 PM – Early Season Weed Management Updates

Thierry Besancon PhD, Specialist in Weed Science, Rutgers NJAES

5:00 PM – Pesticide Safety and Compliance

Patricia Hastings, Extension Pesticide Safety Education Coordinator, Rutgers NJAES

5:30 PM – Wagon Tour of Farm

Dale Davis IV and Brandt Davis, Stony Hill Farms

5:45 PM – Tree Fruit Insect and Disease Update

Kaitlin Quinn, North Jersey Tree Fruit IPM Program Associate, Rutgers NJAES

6:15 PM – Using Climate Monitoring Tools to make Optimal Decisions for Pest and Disease Management

Janine Spies PhD, State Fruit IPM Program Leader, Rutgers NJAES

6:45 PM – Soil Fertility and Nutrition for Tree Fruit

Joseph Heckman PhD, Soil Fertility Extension Specialist, Rutgers NJAES

 

Light refreshments will be served.

The Following Pesticide Recertification Credits will be Offered

3 PP2     1 CORE    3 CAT 1A    3 CAT 10

 

Please RSVP for the meetings by April 15, 2024 with a call or E-mail to: 

Kim Crommelin at 908-788-1338 or kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Fruit, pesticide credits, Tree Fruit
April 9, 2024

North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting I

North Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting I

April 17, 2024
4:30 PM-7:30 PM

Stony Hill Farms

193 Parker Road

Long Valley, NJ 07853

FULL PROGRAM WILL BE FORTHCOMING

Light refreshments will be served.

Pesticide Recertification Credits are Anticipated

Please RSVP for the meeting by April 15 with a call to Kim Crommelin at 908.788.1338 or
kfrey@co.hunterdon.nj.us

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Fruit, pesticide credits, Tree Fruit