Peach: Stink Bugs Apples and Peaches: BMSB populations are generally low and little changed since last week. However, hatching egg masses are present statewide. Therefore populations can increase in the near future. As the peach season comes to a close, BMSB has the potential to be more of a problem in apples.
Continue reading...Fruit IPM for August 12, 2020
USDA Announces More Specialty Crops, Nursery Crops, Cut Flowers Eligible for CFAP Payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that additional specialty crops, including nursery crops and cut flowers, are covered by the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) and that the deadline to apply for the program is extended to September 11th.
Continue reading...Free Farm Succession Planning Webinar: August 26th – Pre-Register by August 24th

Roots of the Soil: Strategies and Resources for Succession Planning A LIFE Project Webinar Wednesday, August 26 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET This webinar notification was made available by the National AgrAbility Project. It will focus on basic strategies and first steps for succession. Succession planning begins with conversations; communication in the succession process is […]
Continue reading...The Show Must Go On(line) – 2020 Ag Progress Days Virtual Experience
Continuing a 50-year tradition, Penn State’s Ag Progress Days, brought to you by their College of Agricultural Sciences, is a one-stop shop this week, August 9-12, 2020, for the latest research, management practices, and regulations in agriculture. This year, Penn State Extension educators and faculty have come together to provide a FREE virtual learning program […]
Continue reading...Farmland Assessment for Woodland Owners Webinar
On Thursday, August 20th at 7pm, a free webinar entitled “Farmland Assessment on Woodlands: Multiple Benefit Activities” will be presented as part of the “Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes” online program. The presenter, Andrew Kimm, is the President of New Jersey Forestry Association (NJFA). This session discusses the implementation of Farmland Assessment on woodlands and […]
Continue reading...Register for the August Nursery Twilight Meeting (credit-bearing online webinar)
Thursday, August 27, 2020 6:00-7:00 pm Click here to register for the twilight meeting Registration password: nursery20 Please join us for presentations on pest management topics from our two nursery agents Tim Waller and Bill Errickson, Spotted Lanternfly updates from Steve Rettke, and water related updates from Sal Mangiafico. Given the current state of in-person […]
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