Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm Tuesday, April 28 10.00am – 1.00pm Register at: https://go.rutgers.edu/ncudh8xr
Continue reading...Fruit IPM Updates Week of 4/13/2026
Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit development resumed rapidly across New Jersey this past week following earlier frost events, with warm temperatures accelerating phenology. While some frost damage may be present in advanced blocks—particularly in southern counties—overall development is progressing quickly and bloom is widespread. A freeze event is expected overnight Monday 4/20 into Tuesday, […]
Continue reading...April 20, 2026 Ramandeep Kumar Sharma
SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1 (May 1, 2026)
SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1 Date & Time: May 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM(Program starts at 5:00 PM; please arrive a few minutes early) Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 51 Cheney Rd., Woodstown, NJ 08098 Registration:Call: 856-769-0090Email: molly.english@salemcountynj.gov Credits Approved: CORE: Basic Safety and Handling: 02 1A: Agricultural Plant: 02 10: Demonstration […]
Continue reading...April 20, 2026 Ramandeep Kumar Sharma
Imbibitional Chilling Injury Risk in Corn
Corn planting is underway across New Jersey (NJ), and early-season weather will strongly influence stand establishment. After a sharp temperature drop from unusually warm conditions earlier in April, the state is now experiencing a highly variable spring pattern with alternating cool and brief warm periods, followed by a gradual shift toward more stable spring conditions […]
Continue reading...April 20, 2026 Hemant Gohil
NJ DEP issues Controlled Open Burn Permit from April 18, through Wednesday April 22.
(TRENTON) – With the state expected to experience cooler spring temperatures, the Department of Environmental Protection has agreed with NJDA Secretary Ed Wengryn’s request to allow farmers to do controlled open burning or use specialized torches known as smudge pots to protect flowering crops from damage beginning Saturday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 22. Temperatures […]
Continue reading...April 16, 2026 Kate Brown
Farm Safety Needs Assessment Closing May 1
The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group is conducting a survey to evaluate the priority needs of New Jersey farmers for training and resource development related to safety and health. As a New Jersey farmer, you are invited to complete this survey by Friday, May 1, 2026. Click here to access the survey and learn […]
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