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 […]
Continue reading...March 2, 2021 Hank Bignell
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) […]
Continue reading...March 2, 2021 Michelle Infante-Casella
Register for a Free Asparagus Webinar – March 17th 10:00AM
Penn State announced an upcoming free Zoom Meeting on Asparagus Production, Management, and Marketing. The presentation will be given by Carl Cantaluppi, Retired Area Extension Agent, North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Registration required to obtain Zoom link. The Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 17 from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon. It will be free and […]
Continue reading...March 2, 2021 Rick VanVranken
2021 Central Jersey Turf & Ornamentals Institute Goes Virtual on March 17 – 2:00-5:30pm
Go to: https://go.rutgers.edu/unlavof5 or use the QR code for details and registration. This annual event is brought to you by Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Burlington, Ocean & Somerset Counties. Seminar topics will benefit those who work in grounds maintenance including school board members, maintenance supervisors, employees of highways, parks, cemeteries, industrial grounds, […]
Continue reading...March 1, 2021 Hemant Gohil and Gary Pavlis
2021 Grape Expectation – Registration for Pesticide Recertification Credits
GRAPE EXPECTATION – 2021 New Jersey Wine Grape Symposium March 6 (Saturday) 9 AM – 12 PM Please note that, there is a two step process to register for the pesticide recertification credits. Please see below the links and instructions. If you have already completed the STEP 1 (registering for the educational sessions), you may […]
Continue reading...March 1, 2021 Rick VanVranken
Governor Murphy Announces Expansion of Eligibility for New Jersey’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Secretary Fisher would like to share the following Press Release from Governor Murphy regarding the vaccination of farmworkers. “A healthy workforce is of critical importance for agriculture and the food industry supply chain,” said New Jersey Department of Agriculture Secretary Douglas H. Fisher. “We appreciate that Governor Murphy has prioritized the vaccination of our essential farmworkers as […]
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