Rutgers University | New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station | Pesticide User Responsibility

March 5, 2021

Comparing the Efficacy of Various Integrated Weed Management Tactics

Integrated weed management (IWM) combines various methods to reduce or eliminate the effect of weeds on crop production over time, using a combination of practices that are most effective for solving specific weed issues. These weed management techniques form a “toolbox” in which each “tool” can be integrated into a weed management plan catered to […]

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Filed Under: Blueberry, Commercial Ag Updates, Cranberry, Field, Forage & Livestock, Fruit, Organic Production, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape Tagged With: ,
March 4, 2021

Upcoming ornamental meetings, webinars, and Boxwood Blight resources

Virtual education opportunities and digital resources update. Virtual Meetings: NJLCA – University 2021 (online) March 8, 12, 15th (multiple sessions per day) APLD – 1.5, LIC (NALP) available Click here for schedule and registration details NJNLA – Total Pro (online) March 9-10th & 16-17th (8:30am-3:30pm) Many recertification credits and types available Click here for schedule […]

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Filed Under: Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Nursery, Turf
March 4, 2021

Early Season Tree Fruit Pest Control in 2021

Dormant season oil sprays Dormant season copper sprays Dormant season urea sprays

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March 4, 2021

Cultivating a Farm State of Mind About Mental Health

American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2021 Ag Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week, which is taking place from February 28 to March 6, was created to bring awareness to safety and health issues facing the agriculture industry. For farmers and ranchers, stress is a way of life. They depend on many factors that are out of their […]

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March 3, 2021

Webinar on Organic Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila

Organic management of spotted-wing drosophila (SWD) is challenging due to the low number of effective OMRI-approved materials and limited understanding on the biology of SWD to translate into non-chemical management tactics. This webinar will provide a comprehensive update on organic management of spotted-wing drosophila. It will summarize findings of the research conducted by our project […]

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Filed Under: Blueberry, Cranberry, Fruit, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Wine Grape
March 2, 2021

Rutgers Livestock Processing Needs Assessment Survey

Dear New Jersey Livestock Producer, Thank you for your interest in the 2021, Rutgers Livestock Processing Needs Assessment Survey.  The purpose of this study is: 1) To evaluate the status of livestock slaughtering and processing capabilities in New Jersey. 2) To assess the needs of the livestock industry, related to livestock processing and marketing. 3) […]

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Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates, Field, Forage & Livestock