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 […]
Continue reading...April 2, 2021 Robin Brumfield
This Week’s Changes and Updates to Relief Programs that Impact Farmers
This past week brought several changes and updates to relief programs that impact farmers. This blog from the University of Minnesota is a good summary of changes and announcements by USDA on relief programs that impact farmers and includes links to websites with more information: https://blog-abm-news.extension.umn.edu/2021/03/paycheck-protection-program-extended.html. The American Rescue Plan Act uses the 2501 definition […]
Continue reading...April 1, 2021 Hemant Gohil
Recordings of Webinars – Ask the Expert Series Orchard Edition
Please use the below links to view or listen to the recordings from the first two sessions of Ask the Expert – Orchard Edition. March 19 Tree Fruit Growers Meeting – I: https://go.rutgers.edu/n7v5agck Peach Rootstock Performance in Recent Trial Dr. James Schupp, Professor of Pomology, Penn State Uni. Tactics for Improved Weed Management in Orchards […]
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