Rutgers Cooperative Extension
By Maggie Wasacz1 and Thierry Besancon2 1 Rutgers Weed Science Graduate Student; 2 Rutgers Weed Science Extension Specialist for Specialty Crops Glyphosate-tolerant soybeans were first commercialized in 1996 in the United States. By 2006, almost 9 out of every 10 soybean acres were planted with glyphosate-tolerant cultivars. However, reliance on glyphosate alone for soybean weed […]
Continue reading...The four-part On-Farm Direct Marketing webinar series recordings are now available online and linked below. Social Distancing and Safe Food Handling Guidance for Farm Markets, Wes Kline Sales and Distribution Strategies, Bill Bamka and Steve Komar U-Pick Guidance for Compliance with Executive Orders, Meredith Melendez Farmer Panel Discussion, Featuring Tracy Duffield, Jessica Neiderer, and David […]
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Management of Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs in New Jersey Vineyards Megan Muehlbauer and Anne L. Nielsen Vineyards in Salem and Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey are beginning to report spotted lanternfly (SLF) nymph sightings (Figure 1). These small black nymphs have white dots on their abdomens and will hop if disturbed. Although it is concerning to […]
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Four insecticides have recently been registered in cranberries. There are: Cormoran. This insecticide from ADAMA is a mix of Rimon (novaluron) and Assail (acetamiprid). The cranberry use rate is 9-12 fl oz/acre and the label lists several insect pests including leafhoppers, blackheaded fireworm, cranberry blossomworm, Sparganothis fruitworm, and spotted fireworm. This insecticide has provided good […]
Continue reading...The Northeast Center for Advancement of Food Safety at the University of Vermont announced an upcoming webinar hosted by Farm Commons that might be of interest. Liability for Transmission of COVID-19 to Customers of Farm & Food Businesses Friday, May 29th at 4pm Eastern If your actions lead to a customer contracting COVID-19, are you […]
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As farms start-up their pick-your-own seasons we are becoming more aware of negative customer feedback on social media sites. Comments have mostly been specific to the requirement of customers wearing face coverings while outside at a farm retail business. Your farm is deemed an “essential retail business” allowing you to be open, but requiring you […]
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