Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions. The new initiative should offer assistance to New Jersey farmers because the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers will reach a broader set of producers […]
Continue reading...March 24, 2021 Hank Bignell
Small Ruminant Spring Meeting
Small Ruminant Spring Meeting 4-5-21 April 5th from 7pm-8pm Virtually on Webex. Register at https://go.rutgers.edu/RUSmallRuminant
Continue reading...March 24, 2021 Hank Bignell
Poultry Basics Webinar
Poultry Basics-April 7th at 12pm, Virtually on Webex. Thinking of acquiring a flock of chickens, or perhaps you already have some but would like of a bit of guidance? Hank Bignell, of Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Warren County will explain all there is to know about beginning and caring for your flock. Are you interested […]
Continue reading...March 23, 2021 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Grower Input Needed for the Spotted-Wing Drosophila Organic Management Project
Dear Fruit Growers and Industry Professionals: Please take a few minutes to fill out this spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) survey: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3NVhWTGnleU3bP7 This multi-state survey aims to help us to evaluate our research and educational efforts. Your participation will help us determine how growers and industry professionals have benefited from this project by asking questions regarding best […]
Continue reading...March 23, 2021 Steven K. Rettke
Control of Nuisance Fungi in Landscape Mulch
Overview: When used properly, mulches and composts can improve soils and provide many beneficial effects to plant health and vigor. Undesirable nuisance fungi, however, may also occur when different types of mulches or composts are used under certain conditions. Some of the more common examples of these nuisance fungi include the shotgun or artillery fungus […]
Continue reading...March 23, 2021 Dave Schmitt
Start Early for Pear Psylla Control
Pear psylla adults are among the earliest pests to appear in tree fruit crops, and indeed adults are already active in southern counties. The first eggs have been observed in southern counties over the past two weeks and oviposition will continue through bloom.
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