Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) adults continue to be very low, and no map will appear in this edition. The highest nightly trap catches of ECB for the week ending 8/26/20 are as follows: Cinnaminson 1 Downer 1 Medford 1 Fall armyworm (FAW) larval infestations have stabilized at low to moderate levels. Infestations generally […]
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There is still time to register for the August 2020 Nursery Twilight Meeting (Virtual) Registrations will be accepted until noon Thursday. Registration is required (Free event). Click here to register for the twilight meeting NJ Pesticide License Recertification credits obtained: PP2 (1); 3A (1); 3B (1); 10 (1) Instructions: Register for event at the above […]
Continue reading...Update 8/26/20: Correct link to survey is: udc.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3t0bgrmjwRG0WTH. All NJ counties (except Salem) are classified as urban, so anyone farming in NJ is an Urban agriculturalist. That said, Rutgers University is collaborating with Land Grant schools across the Northeast U.S. to gather your experiences and thoughts about urban agriculture. I invite you to please fill […]
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Stink Bugs Apples and Peaches: Populations are little changed since last week, although slightly lower in most areas. Hot spots are starting to show up to 3% damage in southern county apples. Hot spots also exist in Morris and Middlesex Counties. In order to prevent damage growers need weekly BMSB effective materials, especially on the […]
Continue reading...With the looming risk of labor shortages and limitations on public visiting farms, tree fruit growers should consider their options for apple pre-harvest drop management. The past few nights have been cool enough for color development in early varieties such as Honeycrisp and Gala, emphasizing the need to initiate harvest management strategies. Excellent practical guidance […]
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Continued community transmission of COVID-19 presents challenges to many businesses, including on-farm agritourism operations. The Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agritourism Working Group developed farm assessment resources titled, Considerations for Agritourism Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, to assist producers with agritourism activities as part of their on-farm marketing strategies. Considerations listed are designed to help operators evaluate […]
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