Next week, many of the researchers focused on the invasive Spotted Lanternfly will be presenting their findings at the 2022 Spotted Lantern Fly Summit. (Quote from stopSLF.org) “Funding was provided by the Northeastern IPM Center to form a working group in summer of 2018 with Penn State as the lead institution. The working group met […]
Continue reading...February 25, 2022 Tim Waller
Spotted Lanternfly Summit 2022 (USDA-NIFA + collaborators) – Most up-to-date research from across the region
February 24, 2022 Megan Muehlbauer
New Jersey Tree Fruit Meeting (VIRTUAL) Program Finalized
Please click to see the Tree Fruit Meeting Programs below. NJ_Tree Fruit_Meeting_2022_Program In-person twilight meeting dates and locations for both North and South Jersey will be announced shortly!
Continue reading...February 19, 2022 Nick Polanin
NJDA and NJDEP to Address Pesticide License Recertification Issues
NJDA Secretary Fisher recently shared a memo regarding a number of private pesticide licensees who have not received their current licenses from the NJDEP Pesticide Bureau. Following is most of the text of that memo. Through a recent meeting between NJDA and the NJDEP Pesticide Bureau staff, we have identified two primary areas that may […]
Continue reading...February 18, 2022 William Errickson
Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute: March 15
Rutgers Cooperative Extension presents 2022 Central Jersey TURF & ORNAMENTAL Institute Virtual Program $25 Tuesday, March 15 10:00 am – 2:30 pm This annual event is brought to you by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, & Somerset Counties. Seminar topics will benefit those who work in grounds maintenance including school […]
Continue reading...February 18, 2022 Tim Waller
Increasing temperatures = scout for insects pests! 2022 Nursery and Conifer Pest Scouting Guides HERE
With the increases in daily temperature averages expected over the next week for the southern and central areas of NJ, pest scouting should commence on commercially important ornamental crops and landscapes. Typically, in our region, growing degree-days (GDD50) are counted beginning March 1st (known as a biofix date), however this year by March first we […]
Continue reading...February 18, 2022 William Errickson
Central Jersey Vegetable Growers Meeting March 11, 2022
Central Jersey Vegetable Growers Meeting 2022 March 11, 10:00 am to 2:30 pm (Virtual) Registration: $25 This annual event is brought to you by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth, Middlesex, Mercer, Burlington, Ocean & Somerset Counties. Seminar topics will benefit those who are involved in commercial production of vegetables and specialty crops. Pesticide Credits Available […]
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