This week, the webinar will be concentrated on the topic of farm labor. Since updates are coming to the industry and we have learned of some programs for migrant workers please join us for discussion. Please feel free to bring up other topics. Ask the Ag Agent – 7:00PM Weekly – Every Wednesday – Farmer […]
Continue reading...May 12, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Labor Will Be Hot Topic For 7:00PM Wednesday Night Webinar – “Ask the Ag Agent”
May 12, 2020 Hemant Gohil
NJ Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting (online)
Please join the NJ Statewide Wine Grape Twilight Meeting on the Wed, May 20, 2020 4:20 pm using the below link. Also, please see below for the program details. Meeting Host: Hemant Gohil https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/j.php?MTID=mbdbb2eafedfe9d44f3694adeedf61269 Meeting number: 222 571 928: Password: MJht93B8Pzx Join by phone +1-650-429-3300 Access code: 222 571 928
Continue reading...May 12, 2020 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Update – 5/12/20
With the on and off again rains we have been getting, along with warmer weather comng in later this week, all growers should consider applying at-transplanting fungicides for root rot control. Please click here to see this article. Transplant producers need to remember to regularly vent their structures to reduce relative humidity buildup going into […]
Continue reading...May 11, 2020 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Early-Season Insect Pests of Cranberries
The following insect pests bear special mention for early-season scouting in cranberry bogs: Blackheaded fireworm – Blackheaded fireworm eggs overwinter on the bed and usually hatch by around mid-May. It is important to catch the first generation, if possible, because the second generation occurs during bloom and is typically much more destructive. Blackheaded fireworm larvae […]
Continue reading...May 11, 2020 Megan Muehlbauer
Frost Advisory in Effect Monday May 11 through Thursday May 14, 2020
Frost Advisory in Effect Monday May 11 through Thursday May 14, 2020. A frost advisory is in effect for parts of Northern New Jersey for the nights of Monday May 11, Tuesday May 12, and Wednesday May 13 with temperatures at or below freezing predicted. Please take appropriate measures to protect tree fruit, grapes, strawberries […]
Continue reading...May 8, 2020 Tim Waller
Using Growing Degree-day calculators, nursery pest and pathogen updates, important resource links
Announcements: NJ Department of Agriculture Issues Burn Permit for Frost Protection –May 7 thru May 11 New Jersey Department of Agriculture has issued a notice concerning open burning due to colder spring overnight temperatures presently forecasted for areas of New Jersey from Thursday, May 7 through Monday, May 11, 2020, which could adversely affect fruit, vegetable, and […]
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