SOMERSET, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 – The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Jersey is now accepting applications for accelerated Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) ACT NOW funding for irrigation. Through this unique opportunity, producers and landowners can convert their existing overhead systems to low flow, high-efficiency systems such as drip or pivot […]
Continue reading...September 1, 2022 Kate Brown
REMINDER: Register for Upcoming Research Field Tour in Burlington County
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 […]
Continue reading...August 31, 2022 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Vegetable IPM Update 08/31/22
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 […]
Continue reading...August 31, 2022 Kate Brown
National Farm Safety and Health Week 2022
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...August 29, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Back-yard Poultry Producer Alert: HiPath Avian Influenza deaths in wild birds
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 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 […]
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