Tree Fruit Phenology: Tree fruit phenology is about normal southern counties based on historical observations. In southern counties some early blooming varieties are pre-pink. Redhaven is normally at bud swell around March 22. Some apples are at green tip, and pears are about ½” green. Plums are at early to full bloom. Cooler weather this […]
Continue reading...March 24, 2025 Amanda Quadrel
Allium Leafminer Update 3/24/2025- First oviposition scars spotted
The first Allium leafminer (ALM) oviposition scars were reported in Cape May this past weekend (38.9588N, 74.9082W), suggesting that adults are active in the southern part of the state. ALM are active around 250 GDDs. If you want to know how many GDDs have accumulated in your area, the NEWA website https://newa.cornell.edu/ has a helpful […]
Continue reading...March 21, 2025 Wes Kline and Jennifer Matthews
Cleaning and Sanitizing Tools for the Production Season
Now is the time to think about where there are potential sanitation issues on your farm. At the start of the season all your bins, totes and harvesting tools that come in contact with the harvestable part of the crop should be washed and sanitized before using. First, they should be cleaned and scrubbed with […]
Continue reading...Food Safety Modernization Act Traceability Rule Delayed
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced March 20 that the Traceability Rule is being delayed for 30 months. The rule was to go into effect January 1, 2026, but now enforcement will not start for at least 2.5 years. FDA will be publishing a proposed rule at a later date. There are no indications […]
Continue reading...March 21, 2025 Kate Brown
Stop the Bleed Training: Burlington County
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, in partnership with the Vegetable Growers Association of NJ and the Rutgers NJ Medical School, will host a Stop the Bleed training on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Rutgers EcoComplex located at 1200 Florence Columbus Rd, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn […]
Continue reading...March 20, 2025 Amanda Quadrel
Allium Leafminer Update 3/20/2025
Happy first day of Spring! Many parts of New Jersey are close to accumulating 250 growing degree days (GDDs) base 39˚F, which is when the first emergence of Allium leafminer (ALM) adults is predicted to occur. In some areas of New Jersey, 250 GDDs are forecasted to be surpassed as early as this weekend. In […]
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