Veg IPM Update 10/3/25

Spray intervals based on nightly pheromone moth captures for the southern part of New Jersey. Note that not all locations in the IPM program are currently trapping. This map is based on the following thresholds: 0 moths = 6-7 day schedule, 1 moth = 5 day spray schedule, 2-20 moths = 4 day spray schedule, 20+ moths = 3 day spray schedule.

Greetings from the Veg IPM team! Sweet Corn Corn is wrapping up slowly. Corn earworm trap catches have decreased in the central and northern parts of the state, while staying high in the south (see map). If temperatures get high (>85 degrees F), shorten the spray interval by one day. Rotation is important for avoiding […]

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Farming Twilight Meeting – October 23

October Farming Twilight Meeting October 23, 2025 5:00PM – 7:30 PM Location: Rea’s Farm Market 400 Stevens Street West Cape May NJ  08204   Program 4:30 PM – Registration / Light Refreshments 5:00 PM – Welcome – Claudia Gil Arroyo, Cape May County Agent III; Rutgers NJAES 5:10 PM – Using Data to Drive Sales […]

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In-person CEU session – 10/20/25 – Cumberland Co. RCE

‘Core Pesticide Topics in Agriculture’  NJDEP Approved Credits [4 units each – CORE] [3 units each – PP2, 1A, 3A, 10] [1 unit each – 3B, 6B, 8C] Register by calling (only): 856-451-2800 ext. 1 Date: 10/20/2025 (Monday) Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension – Cumberland County Address: 291 Morton Ave. Millville, NJ 08332 Time: 5:30pm sign-in, 6:00-8:15pm lectures (please arrive […]

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Veg IPM Update 9/27/25

Greetings from the Veg IPM team! Sweet Corn Corn is wrapping up slowly. Corn earworm trap catches have decreased in the central and northern parts of the state, while staying high in the south (see map). If temperatures get high (>85 degrees F), shorten the spray interval by one day. Rotation is important for avoiding […]

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Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project – Info session

The program, “Networks to Reduce Risk: Annie’s Project Builds Viable Farms in Urban and Rural NJ” will include four unique field trips and a dynamic, six-part webinar series. The overarching goal of this program is to improve risk management strategies of urban and rural farm business owners by connecting them with interactive educational opportunities, practical […]

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Veg IPM Update 9/19/25

Greetings from the Veg IPM team! Sweet Corn Corn is wrapping up very slowly with the cool weather we’re having. Meanwhile, corn earworm (CEW) moth captures are staying high — many locations need 3-day spray intervals (see map). If temperatures get high (>85 degrees F), shorten the spray interval by one day. Rotation is important […]

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