As required by EPA’s Paraquat Dichloride Human Health Mitigation Decision and amended* paraquat dichloride (a.k.a. paraquat) product labels, certified applicators must successfully complete an EPA-approved training program before mixing, loading, and/o… Read More »
Continue reading...April 14, 2020 Pat Hastings
Pesticide Storage Inventory Due May 1st: Download Rutgers Templates
Pesticide Applicator or Dealer Storage Inventory with Cover Letter Due May 1st to Fire Department All licensed pesticide applicators, as well as dealers, who store pesticides are required by law to send a copy of their storage inventor(ies) with an exp… Read More »
Continue reading...April 13, 2020 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit IPM Report for April 14, 2020
Special Announcement! : The long awaited update to the NJ Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide is available. We have updated the pesticide tables to include new products, pesticide safety, and efficacy. We hope to have the text sections updated for 2021. Tree Fruit Phenology: Tree Fruit Phenology remains advanced, but development is slowing. In southern […]
Continue reading...April 13, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Marketing Tip: Consider Pre-Bagging Produce at Farm Markets
By, Michelle Infante-Casella and Meredith Melendez, Agricultural Agents Farm marketers can learn from recent behaviors observed in supermarkets and other food outlets as we start the produce season in New Jersey. Besides facilitating social distancing and having employees and customers wear masks and other protective gear, farm owners and workers can help ease shopping anxiety […]
Continue reading...April 13, 2020 Rick VanVranken
TONIGHT – Spanish-language Training for Farmworkers and Farmers on Coronavirus
The Cornell Farmworker Program and the Finger Lakes Community Health Clinic will be hosting a webinar and Q and A, in Spanish, for farm workers and farmers. Dr. Canario, Medical Director of Finger Lakes Community Health will discuss the coronavirus, what it is, how to protect oneself, and what one should do now. He will […]
Continue reading...April 13, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
April 10: Governor Murphy’s EO 122 – Impacts to the Landscaping Industry
NJ Governor Murphy’s Executive Order 122 pertaining to non-essential construction and landscaping as of Friday, April 10, 2020: • Maintenance including cutting grass, weed wacking and leaf blowing (including cleanups) Permitted • Install patios, walkways, pools, etc – NOT PERMITTED, unless project has begun before Friday 4/10 at 8:00 pm or there is an emergency […]
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