Cucurbit downy mildew has been confirmed on cucumber in Salem County in southern New Jersey. This is the first report of CDM in the state and region this growing season. All cucumber and cantaloupe growers should scout on a daily basis and initiate a preventative fungicide program immediately. All other cucurbit plantings need to be […]
Continue reading...June 18, 2024 Cesar Rodriguez-Saona
Sparganothis Fruitworm Degree-Day Update: as of June 18, 2024
Based on our degree-day model, Sparganothis fruitworm has accumulated 867 degree-days (DD) as of June 18, using April 15 as the biofix date. This indicates that flight activity has reached the 25% mark. We anticipate that peak flight will likely occur by the end of this week. This model uses averages across several beds, so […]
Continue reading...June 18, 2024 Andy Wyenandt
Basil downy mildew found in New Jersey – ALERT 6/18/24
Basil downy mildew has been confirmed in field grown sweet basil in central New Jersey (Hunterdon County). This is the first confirmed report of BDM in the state and region this growing season. All basil growers are encouraged to scout their fields or greenhouses on a daily basis and should consider initiating a preventative fungicide […]
Continue reading...Getting Ready for Your Food Safety Audits
Scheduling USDA audits GAP, Harmonized or Harmonized Plus Anyone who has not scheduled their audit needs to be aware of the documentation needed to be sent to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture prior to the audit. They will want to see a copy of your food safety plan, proof of your food safety training, […]
Continue reading...June 17, 2024 Tim Waller
Nursery Twilight – Cumberland Nurseries – THIS Thursday afternoon
Rutgers, in collaboration with Cumberland Nurseries and The New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association (NJNLA), will be holding the Annual Growers Meeting at Cumberland Nurseries this Thursday afternoon. When: This Thursday 6/20/2024 (4-8PM) Where: 1521 Bridgeton-Millville Pike, Millville, NJ 08332 Credits Available: NJ Pesticide Credits: 2x – CORE : 1x- 1A, 3A, 10, PP2 LTE/LTCO: […]
Continue reading...June 16, 2024 Michelle Infante-Casella and Kate Brown
Beat the Heat: Water and Sports Drinks for Hydration
Article By: The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group: Kate Brown, Michelle Infante-Casella, Stephen Komar and William Bamka When it comes to hydration, the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommends an adequate daily fluid intake of about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) of fluids a day for men and about 11.5 cups […]
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