All licensed pesticide applicators, as well as dealers, who store pesticides are required by law to send a copy of their storage inventor(ies) with an explanatory cover letter to the local fire company by May 1st each year. In New Jersey, all licensed … Read More »
Continue reading...April 7, 2021 Pat Hastings
Pesticide Applicator or Dealer Storage Inventory with Cover Letter Due May 1st to Fire Department
April 7, 2021 Hank Bignell
Beef Cattle Management 101-Webinar Series
Session 1: April 19th -7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Changes and Updates to Relief Programs that Impact Farmers What Farmers Need to Know about Changes and Updates to the Latest Relief Bills Checklist for Calving Success. Presenters include: Dr. Robin Brumfield, Extension Specialist in Farm Management at Rutgers University Melissa Bravo, M.S. Assistant Professor, Rutgers […]
Continue reading...April 6, 2021 Hemant Gohil
Preparing Orchards Against the Frost – Low Tech Strategies
Frost is common in the north-eastern US, however, frost events during bloom, specifically in orchard crops can be economically devastating. Often the cause is a few hours of temperatures below the injury threshold temperature for the developing buds as cooler nights result in the rapid loss of thermal energy. Fortunately, there are several passive methods […]
Continue reading...April 6, 2021 Kris Holmstrom
Allium leaf miner update: 04/06/21
Allium Leaf Miner Allium leaf miner (ALM) feeding/egg laying scars were detected in a large chive planting near Milford, Hunterdon County on Tuesday of this week. Feeding was very low (<0.5% of chive clusters), but several adults were observed in the planting. This indicates that the first (spring) flight of these flies has now begun […]
Continue reading...April 6, 2021 Steven K. Rettke
Eastern Tent Caterpillar: The Landscape Harbinger of Spring
Throughout much of NJ during this week, the growing degree days (GDD) will be increasing consistently. By the end of the week, many areas will exceed 90 GDD, which means the eastern tent caterpillars will begin to hatch. Not all eggs will hatch at once since a staggered hatching period will potentially increase survival rates […]
Continue reading...April 5, 2021 Hemant Gohil
Evaluate Your Wine Grape Planting Material Before Planting
Spring is the best time to plant new grapevines in New Jersey. You may be receiving ordered grapevines in the coming days or weeks. 1You must ensure that your planting material is healthy enough to avoid problems after planting. While it is a good idea to plant grapevines as soon as they arrive, inspecting the […]
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