Peach: Peachtree Borers: The peachtree borer flight has peaked and most of the eggs have been laid and larvae emerged.
Continue reading...September 1, 2020 Dean Polk, Dave Schmitt, Atanas Atanassov, Carrie Mansue
Fruit IPM for September 2, 2020
August 31, 2020 Anne Nielsen
SLF: Current Management Recommendations in Vineyards
By Katarzyna Madalinska, Megan Muehlbauer, George Hamilton, and Anne L. Nielsen Spotted lanternfly was first found in northern NJ in 2018. Since then, populations are rapidly increasing and will substantially surpass those seen in 2019. Management of this pest is critical as we are still in the exponential growth phase of the population. There has […]
Continue reading...August 31, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Reminder: Considerations for Agritourism Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, last Webinar Tonight
Please join us for the 2nd webinar to discuss our resource, “Considerations for Agritourism Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic” Time: Sep 1, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) To Join on Zoom: https://go.rutgers.edu/sfk96jlp Meeting ID: 912 2343 8378 Password: 636141 Join By Phone +1-646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 912 2343 8378 If you have any […]
Continue reading...August 28, 2020 Nick Polanin
Crop Insurance Deadline Nears in New Jersey
The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) wants to remind New Jersey small grains producers that the final date to apply for crop insurance coverage for the 2021 crop year is September 30, 2020. Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing policies also have until September 30 to do so.
Continue reading...August 28, 2020 Nick Polanin
Crop Insurance Listening Sessions Scheduled
As part of the 2018 Farm Bill, Congress required USDA’s Risk Management Agency to solicit feedback about improved crop insurance coverage options for farmers and ranchers selling through local food markets. This includes discussing how existing crop insurance programs can be improved, as well as exploring the possibility of a new crop insurance program. Sessions […]
Continue reading...August 28, 2020 Rick VanVranken
Sept 11 Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Application
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020–U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. “FSA offers several options for […]
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