The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their proposed interim registration review decision for mancozeb in July 2024. The proposed changes include a cancelation of all uses in grape (table, wine, juice, and raisin) along with other label changes to address spray drift and soil erosion/surface water runoff risks. Mancozeb is a multisite mode […]
Continue reading...August 9, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Agrivoltaic farmer trainings in New Jersey!
The Rutgers Agrivoltaics Program and the American Farmland Trust are excited to host our inaugural agrivoltaics farmer trainings in New Jersey! This Technical Assistance Program for Agrivoltaics (TAPAS) will introduce the dual-use of land for both agricultural and solar energy production, and explore the opportunities it may present for greater farm viability in New Jersey. […]
Continue reading...August 7, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 8/07/24
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations remain present, although in fields where growers responded with appropriate insecticides, control has been good. Re-infestation is occurring rapidly in Cape May County fields, and is likely happening elsewhere in the southern part of the state. Because FAW moths are highly mobile, it is important to monitor fields at […]
Continue reading...August 7, 2024 Pat Hastings
EPA Issues Final Cancellation and Termination of Uses Order for Several Chlorpyrifos Products
[EPA. August 7, 2024]. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a final order terminating food processing plant (food and non-food area) uses for Chemstarr’s chlorpyrifos product “Chlorpyrifos 61.5% MUP” and food uses for Tide Internat… Read More »
Continue reading...August 6, 2024 Pat Hastings
EPA Issues Emergency Order to Stop Use of Pesticide Dacthal to Address Serious Health Risk
[US EPA. WASHINGTON ]– Today, Aug. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the emergency suspension of all registrations ( i.e.,editorial note: IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION OF ALL DISTRIBUTION, SALE, and USE) of the pesticide dimethyl tetr… Read More »
Continue reading...Tree Fruit IPM Report August 6, 2024
Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/10 in both northern and southern counties. All timed treatments OFM this season have past. Monitor traps and treat for counts over 6 adult moths/trap. Tarnished Plant Bugs; and Other Catfacing Insects: Catfacing insects remain very active. Some recent fruit feeding has been […]
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