Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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 […]
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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 […]
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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...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 […]
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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 […]
Continue reading...Please print or download these resources (click on them): General Nursery Scouting (contains conifer information within range) Printable Nursery Pest Scouting 250-600 GDD Expanded Nursery Pest Scouting Guide 250-600 with CLICKABLE LINKS (Zoom in and click directly on the links within this document) Conifer / Christmas Tree Specific Pest Scouting Guides Conifer/Christmas Tree Specific Pest […]
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