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. […]
Continue reading...August 29, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Back-yard Poultry Producer Alert: HiPath Avian Influenza deaths in wild birds
August 29, 2022 Meredith Melendez
Non-herbicide Management Options for Large Crabgrass in Specialty Crops
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 […]
Continue reading...August 27, 2022 Steven K. Rettke
Parasitoids: The Hidden Backyard Beneficials
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 […]
Continue reading...August 26, 2022 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit IPM Report for August 25, 2022
Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/11 in southern counties, and on 4/14 in northern counties. The third generation timings are are over in all regions. Additional treatments should be made if trap captures are over 6 moths per trap. Insecticide Type County/Region Degree Days by 7/28 base 45 […]
Continue reading...August 26, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Your Input on Changes to the Next Farm Bill
House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Review “An integral part of the oversight and review process of the 2018 Farm Bill and further preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill is getting direct input from producers, stakeholders, and consumers on how various farm bill programs are working for them” – Click here to add your comments into […]
Continue reading...August 26, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Upcoming Sessions for Backyard Poultry Owners
August 31st. In person. Salem County Cooperative Extension Office. 51 Cheney Road. Woodstown, NJ. 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. The South Jersey Poultry Association invites small flock producers in South Jersey to their monthly meeting. Topics of discussion will be the ongoing HiPath Avian Influenza detections in wild birds in NJ and in wild birds […]
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