Sessions hosted by Tim Waller and Bill Errickson – through RCE of Cumberland County Individual Sessions – October 13th (Th), 20th (Th), 26th (W) 6-7:00pm (Login @ 5:30pm) Please join us as we discuss topics applicable to all horticulture applicators – the classes of chemistries we use, which to use under various circumstances, and safe […]
Continue reading...October 5, 2022 Tim Waller
Virtual Pesticide Recertification Credit Series – Horticulture 3x Sessions
October 4, 2022 Hemant Gohil
Tasting and Evaluations of New Jersey Wines – Pinot Noir, Coeur d’Est and Merlot
Greetings Everyone, 2022 Wine Tasting and Evaluations meetings are scheduled. Participants are invited to bring their own wine releases. Each wine tasting will be followed by discussions. Please respond to below surveys, on harvest parameters, wine making processes, etc. That will also form the basis for the discussion.
Continue reading...October 3, 2022 Steven K. Rettke
Spruce Spider Mites: A Key Cool Season Mite Pest
Spruce spider mite species (Oligonychus ununguis) are found in Christmas tree farms as well as landscapes & nurseries in the New Jersey region. The late weeks of September & early weeks of October are transition periods for this cool season mite. With the arrival of autumn & cooler temperatures, the spruce spider mites begin to “wake […]
Continue reading...October 3, 2022 William Errickson
Nutrient Management for Christmas Trees
Joseph Heckman, Extension Soil Fertility Whatever the crop, soil testing and record keeping are guides to sustainable soil fertility and nutrient management. When soil tests levels are low, Christmas tree growers should attempt to build soil fertility levels into the optimum range. And once that goal has been achieved, growers should focus on maintaining soil […]
Continue reading...September 28, 2022 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Vegetable IPM Update 09/28/22
Note: Next week’s IPM Update (10/05/22) will be the final one of the season. Specific updates will be published as necessary. Sweet Corn Corn earworm (CEW) moth captures from both blacklight traps and pheromone traps continue to decline with consistently cooler night temperatures. Pheromone traps in northern Warren County and Cumberland County are highest […]
Continue reading...September 28, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Driving into High Path Avian Influenza Quarantine Zones in PA. Know the rules.
September 28, 2022. There has been a significant area placed under quarantine in Lancaster County East Lampeter Township. Read below to refresh on the rules when driving into a HighPath Quarantine Area. For those traveling to Lancaster County for equipment, supplies and feed, be aware of the 20km zone that includes areas near Ephrata, New […]
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