Wednesday, May 13th at 10 am Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC) 121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 Come see vegetable field trials evaluating the LaserWeeder G2 by Carbon Robotics. Laser weeding and laser crop thinning will be demonstrated in spinach, kale, and cilantro Come see this new weed control technology in action! […]
Continue reading...Fruit IPM Updates Week of 4/27/2026
Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit development across New Jersey continued to progress over the past week, and the impacts of the recent freeze event are now becoming more clearly defined. Across much of the state, significant injury to blossoms and young fruit has been confirmed, with many orchards reporting substantial crop loss. The extent […]
Continue reading...Tomato spotted wilt virus alert 5/1/2026
We have seen a couple scattered cases of tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) in Southern NJ greenhouses this spring. Be on the lookout for any tomato plants that seem abnormal
Continue reading...April 30, 2026 Claudia Gil Arroyo
Networks to Reduce Risk: Field trip to Montclair Community Farms and Program Wrap up
Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the final event of the Networks to Reduce Risk: Building Viable NJ Farms program! We’re celebrating with a special field trip to Montclair Community Farms from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This fun wrap‑up event offers a great chance to explore urban agriculture, learn about sustainability and […]
Continue reading...April 27, 2026 Hemant Gohil
South Jersey Wine Grape Twilight
When: May 20 (Wed) 5:00 PM Where: Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards: 1407 White Horse Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ 08043 Credits: CORE; PP2; 1A; 10 5:00 pm Welcome and Updates Bill Green, Owner, Saddlehill Winery Hemant Gohil, Gloucester County Extension Agent, Rutgers NJAES Drone in Vineyard Applications – Demonstration What Should You Know to Legally Fly […]
Continue reading...Fruit IPM Updates Week of 4/20/2026
Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit development across New Jersey progressed rapidly over the past week under continued warm conditions; however, a significant freeze event has resulted in widespread injury to blossoms and young fruit across much of the state. Reports from across the state indicate substantial losses in many orchards, particularly in low-lying areas […]
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