2021 Mid-Atlantic Field Crop Weed Management Guide

The 2021 updated version of the “Mid-Atlantic Field Crop Weed Management Guide” is available. This guide is produced by Penn State Extension in cooperation with weed scientists from University of Delaware, University of Maryland, Rutgers University, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University. The guide covers weed management  for field corn, sorghum, soybean, small grains, and forage […]

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Comparing the Efficacy of Various Integrated Weed Management Tactics

Integrated weed management (IWM) combines various methods to reduce or eliminate the effect of weeds on crop production over time, using a combination of practices that are most effective for solving specific weed issues. These weed management techniques form a “toolbox” in which each “tool” can be integrated into a weed management plan catered to […]

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Upcoming ornamental meetings, webinars, and Boxwood Blight resources

Virtual education opportunities and digital resources update. Virtual Meetings: NJLCA – University 2021 (online) March 8, 12, 15th (multiple sessions per day) APLD – 1.5, LIC (NALP) available Click here for schedule and registration details NJNLA – Total Pro (online) March 9-10th & 16-17th (8:30am-3:30pm) Many recertification credits and types available Click here for schedule […]

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Early Season Tree Fruit Pest Control in 2021

Dormant season oil sprays Dormant season copper sprays Dormant season urea sprays

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Cultivating a Farm State of Mind About Mental Health

American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2021 Ag Safety Awareness Program (ASAP) Week, which is taking place from February 28 to March 6, was created to bring awareness to safety and health issues facing the agriculture industry. For farmers and ranchers, stress is a way of life. They depend on many factors that are out of their […]

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Webinar on Organic Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila

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 […]

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