Pruning fruit trees is an important horticultural practice that promotes proper tree vigor and canopy architecture for optimal fruit production. Generally the best time for dormant pruning pome fruit in the northeast is January through early March. Stone fruit, with the exception of sweet cherry, may be safely pruned as late as the delayed dormant […]
Continue reading...February 24, 2021 Stephen Komar
Farm and Safety highlight: Livestock Safety webinar
Accidents involving livestock on farms can cause significant injuries. Many accidents can be avoided by following proper livestock handling practices. To assist livestock producers with proper livestock management, UMN & NDSU Extension has teamed up to offer a series of educational webinars.The March 4 11:00 CST discussion will focus on Livestock Safety. UMN Extension Cattle […]
Continue reading...February 24, 2021 Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Second notice: Pepper Weevil Management and Research Priorities
Pepper Weevil Management and Research Priorities March 3, 2021, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Online Zoom Meeting Pepper growers/agribusiness professionals/extension personnel are invited to attend a virtual meeting to discuss current pepper weevil management tactics and to set research priorities. Since 2006, at least one farm each growing season has been infested with pepper weevil. So […]
Continue reading...February 24, 2021 Wes Kline
Food Safety for Blueberry Growers Virtual Program March 16, 2021
To register for the program, go to rutgersonfarmfoodsafety.eventbrite.com. The closing date to register is Tuesday, March 2nd 10:00-10:30 Microbial Life and Biofilms 10:30-11:00 FSMA PSR Inspection Update 11:05-11:50 Building a One-Way Street: Backflow Prevention 11:50-12:15 Cleaning and Disinfection- What have we learned from Covid-19?
Continue reading...February 24, 2021 Wes Kline
Harmonized Audit Training
With a new Harmonized Audit taking affect May 1 this is your last chance to hear about the changes. The training from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm will cover each question in the Audit and discuss the changes. Closing date for the March 2nd training is Friday, February 26th. Go the RutgersOnFarmFoodSafety.Eventbrite.com to register. After […]
Continue reading...February 24, 2021 Pat Hastings
VGANJ 2021 CORE Session: New Jersey Private Pesticide Applicators in a Virtual COVID World…
Many processes and and resources for the certification and licensing of New Jersey Private Pesticide Applicators for pesticide licensing are now available virtually. Today Rutgers Designated Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) Coordinator fo… Read More »
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