Note: This is the last regular edition of the Vegetable IPM Update for the season. We will provide additional updates on specific pest/disease issues as they arise. Sweet Corn Corn earworm (CEW) moth catches remain at moderate levels. Overall, CEW numbers represent a normal early fall population. Moth counts will decline with cool night temperatures (especially those […]
Continue reading...October 2, 2019 Michael Westendorf
Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for October 2, 2019
This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending at the last sale 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale. Farm Fresh Eggs available for purchase by the […]
Continue reading...September 26, 2019 Joe Ingerson-Mahar
Vegetable IPM Update 9/25/2019
Joe Ingerson-Mahar and Kris Holmstrom This is an abbreviated edition of the IPM Update. The final IPM Update for the 2019 season will appear next week. Pest alerts will appear as needed. Sweet Corn European corn borer (ECB) remains at very low levels across most of the state, with a few moths (1 per […]
Continue reading...September 25, 2019 Meredith Melendez
Twilight Meeting 10/10: Cleaning and Sanitizing Grading Equipment
Join us at the Rutgers Snyder Research Farm to discuss the cleaning and sanitizing of produce grading equipment. October 10, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This event is free but please register through Eventbrite or call Brandi at 856-451-2800
Continue reading...September 20, 2019 Kris Holmstrom
Allium leaf miner update: 09/20/19
Allium Leaf Miner Allium leaf miner (ALM) feeding/egglaying scars were detected in chives and scallions near Princeton (Mercer Co.), NJ on Friday of this week. This indicates that the second (fall) flight of these flies is now underway, and damage is occurring. Growers should consider initiating the control method of their choice at this time. Affected […]
Continue reading...September 19, 2019 Michael Westendorf
Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for September 17, 2019
This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending at the last sale 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale. Farm Fresh Eggs available for purchase by the […]
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