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In response to the global pandemic COVID-19, and in line with the Mexican government’s call to increase social distancing, the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and all U.S. consulates in Mexico will suspend routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services starting March 18, 2020, and until further notice. For farmers this means, H-2A workers and others […]
Continue reading...With T3 stage scheduled for late March, it’s really time now to apply your preemergence herbicides before blueberry bud break! Preemergence herbicides should be applied prior to weed seed germination. If applied to weeds that are already out of the ground, most of these products will not control them. Keep also in mind that these […]
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Providing handwashing opportunities for customers and those working on the farm is considered a best practice in reducing human pathogen risk. Handwashing stations can be portable and inexpensive. Click on the picture below for one example of an easy to make handwashing station:
Continue reading...COVID-19 has farmers questioning what they need to do to protect their customers, and businesses. The University of Vermont has published useful information for produce growers on best practices for surface sanitation and hygiene. Considerations for Fruit and Vegetable Growers Related to Coronavirus & COVID-19
Continue reading...The EPA has an open comment period for neonicotinoid insecticides for proposed interim decisions until April 3, 2020, for five neonicotinoid insecticides: acetamiprid (ex. Assail); clothianidin (ex. Poncho); thiamethoxam (ex. Actara), imidacloprid (ex. Admire Pro); dinetofuran (ex.Venom). The primary reason for these proposed changes is for the protection of pollinators. Human health, non-target organisms, and […]
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What: 2020 South Jersey Nursery Meeting When: March 12, 2020 8:30 A.M – 4:00 P.M. (registration deadline is this Thursday, March 5th) Cost: $25 per person. Registration fee covers morning coffee/tea, donuts, and lunch. Where: Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cumberland County 291 Morton Ave. Millville, NJ 08332 Phone: 856-451-2800 ext 1 Fax: 856-451-4206 Pesticide Credits: […]
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