Ag Drone Webinar, Tuesday, April 28th 7:00PM

Using Drones in Agriculture Webinar Date: April 28, 2026 Time: 7:00-8:30 PM This program will highlight research projects, and real-world uses of drones in agricultural operations and will foster discussion and networking for anyone interested in using drones in their agricultural operation. 7:00 PM Drone Technology: A Tool for Crop Production and Management – Stephen […]

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Field Trip: Managing Risk on your Agritourism Farm

Managing Risk on your Agritourism Farm A field trip to the Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm

Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm Tuesday, April 28 10.00am – 1.00pm Register at: https://go.rutgers.edu/ncudh8xr     

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Fruit IPM Updates Week of 4/13/2026

Peach at shuck split in Gloucester County, NJ.

Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit development resumed rapidly across New Jersey this past week following earlier frost events, with warm temperatures accelerating phenology. While some frost damage may be present in advanced blocks—particularly in southern counties—overall development is progressing quickly and bloom is widespread. A freeze event is expected overnight Monday 4/20 into Tuesday, […]

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SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1 (May 1, 2026)

SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1 Date & Time: May 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM(Program starts at 5:00 PM; please arrive a few minutes early) Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 51 Cheney Rd., Woodstown, NJ 08098 Registration:Call: 856-769-0090Email: molly.english@salemcountynj.gov Credits Approved: CORE: Basic Safety and Handling: 02 1A: Agricultural Plant: 02 10: Demonstration […]

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Imbibitional Chilling Injury Risk in Corn

Corn planting is underway across New Jersey (NJ), and early-season weather will strongly influence stand establishment. After a sharp temperature drop from unusually warm conditions earlier in April, the state is now experiencing a highly variable spring pattern with alternating cool and brief warm periods, followed by a gradual shift toward more stable spring conditions […]

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NJ DEP issues Controlled Open Burn Permit from April 18, through Wednesday April 22.

(TRENTON) – With the state expected to experience cooler spring temperatures, the Department of Environmental Protection has agreed with NJDA Secretary Ed Wengryn’s request to allow farmers to do controlled open burning or use specialized torches known as smudge pots to protect flowering crops from damage beginning Saturday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 22. Temperatures […]

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