Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Vineyard Management Following Freeze Injury and Reduced Crop Potential What Caused the Widespread Freeze Injury? The widespread freeze injury observed this spring followed several nights of below-freezing temperatures after unusually warm early-season conditions accelerated bud development throughout much of New Jersey. In many southern New Jersey production regions, temperatures dropped into the mid-20s°F, while in […]
Continue reading...Rutgers Cooperative Extension is seeking input from New Jersey growers regarding their interest in producing ginger and turmeric as specialty crops in the state. Information collected through this survey will help identify current production practices, perceived challenges, and research and Extension needs associated with ginger and turmeric production in the region. Survey responses will also […]
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Apples Disease Management Considerations Apple scab symptoms are now appearing in some orchards as secondary infections (Figure 1). Primary scab season is coming to an end or has ended. Rust and powdery mildew infections are also a risk during this time. These diseases need to be managed, even if you have little to no […]
Continue reading...Spring in NJ this year has certainly been a whirlwind of conditions. While a few short weeks ago many were battling freezing temperatures, we now face extreme heat. Heat damage typically occurs when temperatures are sustained above 86℉ for long periods. With temperatures in the upper 90s and potentially exceeding 100℉ in some locations this […]
Continue reading...We invite you to participate in a brief survey to better understand how April frost events have affected crop production, economic impact, and how growers are managing this risk. The information collected will help us assess the overall severity of the frost and compile broad, aggregated data to effectively communicate its impact to legislative offices […]
Continue reading...The New Jersey Department of Agriculture needs your help! The Department is gathering information on New Jersey farms that are 250 years old or older, as USDA and NASDA are recognizing farms marking 250+ years as part of the national Freedom250 celebration. If your farm or a farm you know qualifies, please complete NJDA’s short […]
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