The two past winters, 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, were harsh with frigid temperatures surging repeatedly deep into the South. The result was a decline in the populations of some migratory pests, like cabbage looper and beet armyworm, which normally appear here during the growing season. So what about 2015/2016, an exceptionally mild winter?
Continue reading...March 18, 2016 Meredith Melendez
Organic Options:
Cabbage Maggot & Pest Control Efficacy
A round table meeting of the Organic Farm Advisory group took place this week with discussion on the successes and problems of last season. The need for relative efficacy continues and brings up the chance to revisit a timely article that was the result of last year’s discussion. What are my organic treatment options and […]
Continue reading...March 17, 2016 Norman Lalancette
New Fungicide for Apple Disease Control
A new fungicide for management of apple diseases, called Aprovia, is now available for use by commercial growers. Due to its recent release, this product was not included in the latest 2016 publication of the New Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide. Thus, below is a discussion of its attributes and suggested usage for disease […]
Continue reading...March 8, 2016 Dave Schmitt
Early Season Tree Fruit Pest Control in 2016
Dormant season oil sprays Dormant season copper sprays Dormant season urea sprays
Continue reading...March 2, 2016 Norman Lalancette
The 2016 New Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide: Disease Updates
Each year, the production guide is updated to the latest information based on findings here at Rutgers as well results from other universities. New information and products from agricultural companies is also an important part of the annual update. Below is a listing of updates made in the 2016 edition that relate to tree fruit […]
Continue reading...February 23, 2016 A.J. Both
Greenhouse Production Short Course
Date: March 7 and 8, 2016 Location: NJ EcoComplex, Bordentown, NJ Come learn about the exciting world of greenhouse production! In this two-day class, our team of expert instructors will cover the core topics you need to either get your greenhouse off the ground or improve an existing program. The class will include a tour […]
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