Peach: Pest Management for blocks with no crop: NJ experienced two periods of cold temperatures in April that adversely affected cropping in tree fruits. We are still evaluating the extent of the losses but as of this writing most growers in the state appear to have a peach crop. Peach blocks that have been found […]
Continue reading...May 10, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Emergency Prepardness Poster’s for Producers
Emergency prepardness poster’s are available from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture on the website page “Emergency Preparedness/ Homeland Security, CART” at the link: https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/news/hottopics/topics050107.html The green and white poster’s provide a quick checklist on Being Alert, Being Secure, Being Clean, and Who to Contact if suspicious activity of unexplained illness occurs on your farm. […]
Continue reading...May 10, 2022 Tim Waller
ALERT – Boxwood Blight Infection Potential for the majority of NJ this weekend (5/13 – 5/15)!
There is a potential for new boxwood blight infections this weekend throughout much of NJ – especially southern regions. The end of week rains coupled with increased temperatures and prolonged periods of leaf wetness will contribute to the spread of boxwood blight infections. It is time to begin protective fungicide applications in high value areas […]
Continue reading...May 9, 2022 Kate Brown
In-Person CORE Meetings in Burlington County
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County will host two ‘CORE Extravaganza’ meetings to provide an in-person opportunity for licensed pesticide applicators to earn CORE recertification credits.
Continue reading...May 9, 2022 Hemant Gohil
South Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting – III
When: May 17 (Tuesday) @ 4 – 7 pm Where: Duffields Farmers Market, 280 Chapel Heights Rd #9355, Sewell, NJ 08080 Approved Pesticide credits: CORE (1 credit) 1A, PP2, 10 (5 credits each)
Continue reading...May 5, 2022 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Spongy (= Gypsy) Moth Seen in Cranberry Beds
Like last year, we have reports of high numbers of spongy (= gypsy) moth larvae in cranberry beds near wooded areas. This is the same time that we observed them last year. Looking at the weather conditions, it is expected to rain and be windy and cold on Friday 06 May (tomorrow) and Saturday 07 […]
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