Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in whorl stage plantings remain a presence. In scouted fields, some infestations in whorl corn are in excess of 20%, and are likely much higher in the southern coastal areas. Growers are advised to check whorl and seedling stage corn plantings weekly for signs of FAW. Consider treating if […]
Continue reading...Pesticide container disposal is offered to agricultural, professional, and commercial pesticide applicators who hold a NJDEP pesticide license. One core credit will be given to pesticide license holders who follow required processing steps and bring th… Read More »
Continue reading...As reported in The Produce Reporter by Blue Book Services on August 1, 2023, the Canadian government has released new temporary licensing rules for importers of US romaine lettuce beginning September 28 and running through December 20, 2023. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CA FIA) summarized these new requirements in their statement outlining the rules: […]
Continue reading...This fall the Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety Team is rolling out two brand new classes as part of our From the Ground Up initiative to support new farmers and all small-medium size farms. Our goal in creating these two complementary programs is to give farmers the power to achieve success in food safety and business. […]
Continue reading...Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/10 in both northern and southern counties. All timings for OFM have past. Additional treatments are only necessary if trap captures exceed 6 adults/trap: Brown Rot: Brown rot is now appearing in ripening fruit in all regions. Most rotting fruit is the result […]
Continue reading...The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has mailed out pesticide license credit status to applicator, operator, and dealer mailing addresses of record. If you have not received your notice please review “NJDEP Pesticide Licensing &#… Read More »
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