Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County will host a research and demonstration plot field tour at the Burlington County Agricultural Center on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. Pesticide recertification credits in CORE (2) plus categories 1A (3), 10 (3), and PP2 (3) have been approved by NJDEP. Space is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please contact […]
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Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) moth catches have increased slightly in central counties but remain at low levels generally throughout the state. At this time, no feeding has been detected. The highest nightly trap catches of ECB for the week ending 08/31/22 are as follows: Pennington 2 Dayton 1 Jones Island 1 Allentown 1 […]
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It’s that time of year again! As we approach fall harvest, one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for many working in agriculture, we recognize National Farm Safety and Health Week (NFSHW). This year, NFSHW will take place during the week of September 18-24, 2022 with daily topics of interest, listed […]
Continue reading...On August 8th, 2022, The United States 2022 Detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds reported multiple confirmations of dead black vultures in Sussex County, NJ. Today, August 29, 2022, the media has released information that a hundred dead vultures were found in the vicinity of the Sussex Branch Trail in Lafayette, NJ. […]
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Large crabgrass can form robust root systems thanks to its numerous tillers and capacity to root at stem nodes, allowing it to out-compete crops for moisture and nutrients. Understanding the life cycle and biology of large crabgrass is key to figuring out the best options for its control on your farm. Learn more about non-herbicide […]
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Many landscapers are familiar with the larger beneficial insects such as lady beetles, praying mantids, lacewings, and flower flies. Although common, parasitic wasps/flies (parasitoids) are examples of landscape beneficials that are typically less recognized because of their small size, and that magnification is needed for best viewing. Also many parasitoids feed unseen on the interior […]
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