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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...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...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...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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This chart illustrates the periods of insect pest activity in cranberries in New Jersey. These are general guidelines based on knowledge on pest biology and field experience. The actual period of activity for any given pest may vary from year to year depending on the time when the spring flood water is removed from bogs, […]
Continue reading...Tree Fruit Phenology: Tree fruit phenology is about normal based on historical observations. In southern counties some early blooming varieties are at Pink to about 20% bloom. Redhaven was at bud swell on March 29, about 6 days later than the median observation date. Plums are in bloom and Pears are at Green Cluster. Red […]
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