Hands-on Produce Safety Workshop: Wednesday, October 2nd from 10 am-2 pm EST. This hands-on produce safety class in Cream Ridge, NJ is for farm owners, farm employees, farm managers, and those thinking about starting a farm. The class is focused on the various actions that can be part of a strong produce safety plan whether […]
Continue reading...August 27, 2024 Pat Hastings
EPA Publishes New Resources on Bilingual Pesticide Labeling (with editorial note)
[USEPA, 8/27/2024]. The Pesticide Registration Improvement Act of 2022 (PRIA 5) requires the safety and health portions of pesticide product labels to be translated into Spanish. Spanish is the primary language for most American farmworkers. This effo… Read More »
Continue reading...August 26, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
What’s up with corn smut!
There have been numerous reports of corn smut throughout the state of New Jersey the past few weeks. Corn smut (also called common smut), caused by Ustilago maydis, is found infecting corn throughout most of the world. In most years, corn smut is reported in New Jersey , but reports are limited to just a […]
Continue reading...August 23, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Neopestalotiopsis on strawberry is back
Neopestalotiopsis, a new disease on strawberry is back in the news. Please see the excellent article by Dr. Phil Brannen from the University of Georgia by clicking below. Dramatic Neopestalotiopsis Disease in Strawberry Tips and Plug Plant Production Nurseries
Continue reading...August 21, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 8/21/24
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations continue in most scouted locations in central and northern NJ counties. There are pockets of heavier pressure, such as on the Burlington/Camden County border area. Re-infestations following treatment can and have occurred. Because FAW moths are highly mobile, it is important to monitor fields at least weekly for […]
Continue reading...August 21, 2024 Pat Hastings
Private Applicators: NJDEP August Mailing of 2025 Invoices & Recertification Credit Status
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has mailed out pesticide license credit status to applicator, operator, and dealer mailing addresses of record. If you have not received your notice please review and follow the directions in the an… Read More »
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