In light of the review of the neonicotinoid insecticides by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it is worthwhile to review insecticidal options if the EPA follows through with its interim recommendations for the neonicotinoid insecticides thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, and dinetofuran. The proposed recommendation is that these materials may not be used on fruiting vegetables after 5 […]
Continue reading...April 15, 2020 Megan Muehlbauer
New Jersey Statewide Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting – Updated
Reminder – updated meeting link April 15, 2020 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Please join us for this informational event co-hosted by Megan Muehlbauer, Agricultural Extension Agent of Hunterdon County and Hemant Gohil, Agricultural Extension Agent of Gloucester County See flyer for details Twilight 041520_Final Meeting Information: Meeting link: https://rutgers.webex.com/rutgers/j.php?MTID=m9462e629379ff2f781c6a29e3883ae68 To join by phone dial: […]
Continue reading...April 14, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
“Ask the Ag Agent” 7:00PM Weekly – Every Wednesday – Farmer Video Conference/Call-In Forum
By, William Bamka, Stephen Komar, Michelle Infante-Casella and Meredith Melendez “Ask the Ag Agent” weekly 1-hour sessions for farmers will be hosted by Rutgers Agricultural Agents working with commercial farmers, on Wednesday April 15th and continue each Wednesday. The online conferencing/call in events will begin at 7:00PM with an open forum to discuss ag-related questions […]
Continue reading...April 14, 2020 Pat Hastings
New Requirements for Continued Registration of Paraquat
The “Restricted Use Pesticide” classification, and the reason for RUP classification must appear at the very top of the label’s front panel directly under the phrase “Directions for Use”. EPA may assign a restricted use classification when … Read More »
Continue reading...April 14, 2020 Pat Hastings
Paraquat Dichloride Training for Certified Applicators
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 »
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