MAY 19 (WED) @ 5:45 PM – 8 PM Please attend the Educational Session using the link: https://go.rutgers.edu/pt5zcqpy To be eligible for the Pesticide Recertification Credits: (CORE #1; PP2 #3; 1A #3 and D&R #2) STEP 1: pre-registration by NOON MAY 19th using the form at https://go.rutgers.edu/hk81ff6d STEP 2: Upload two documents after you submit […]
Continue reading...May 5, 2021 Kris Holmstrom and Joe Ingerson-Mahar
IPM Update 5/05/21
Sweet Corn IPM Program personnel are currently finishing deployment of the black light trap network in New Jersey. At present, we are approximately 80% operational and will begin to monitor traps by the end of this week. We do not anticipate corn earworm (CEW) or European corn borer (ECB) moths for some time yet, but […]
Continue reading...May 5, 2021 Melissa Bravo
Precipitation departure from normal for South Jersey counties
As planting season progresses, producers in south Jersey are keeping an eye on soil moisture. While year to date precipitation in inches is near normal for most of the state, thirty day and seven day departure from normals require closer attention. As do feed budgets for those who purchase corn, wheat, and soybean meal due […]
Continue reading...May 5, 2021 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
Updated COVID Farm Guidance for the 2021 Season
We have been watching as the state executive orders continue to roll out and how this impacts the agricultural community. The two key take-aways for farms this season are: Ensure that your customer capacity limits allow for 6′ of social distancing Communicate to customers that masks will be required when indoors and when social distancing […]
Continue reading...May 5, 2021 Michelle Infante-Casella
Manage Stress with 10 Self-Care Tips
Mental health is something few people feel comfortable talking about. However, we all know stress can lead to many health issues both mental and physical. Here are a few self-care practices to help eliminate stress and strengthen your mental well-being: Adopt better sleep habits: Prepare yourself for a restful night’s sleep by securing a comfortable […]
Continue reading...May 5, 2021 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Gypsy Moth Seen in Cranberry Beds
We are observing high populations of gypsy moth larvae in cranberry beds near wooded areas. The last time we saw these numbers was over a decade ago in 2007-2008. I am showing a graph (Figure 1) that illustrates the number of lepidopteran pests (gypsy moth, spotted fireworm, Sparganothis fruitworm, armyworms, cranberry blossomworm, and spanworms) observed […]
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