The forecast for New Jersey statewide is expected to drop below freezing Tuesday and Wednesday overnight into early morning this week. Fruit crops are most vulnerable in the full bloom to petal fall stages. Temperatures beginning at 28°F can kill 10% of the flowers when in full bloom and 90% of the flowers when temperatures […]
Continue reading...April 5, 2026 Seowoo Sophie Lee
How Recent Fertilizer Price Increases Affect Your Per-Acre Costs
Recent increases in fertilizer prices, especially for nitrogen-based inputs, are raising production costs. This article summarizes recent price trends in our region and provides a simple worksheet for you to calculate your own cost of production. 1. Increase in recent fertilizer prices March 30 vs. Mid-February Urea: +40% Liquid nitrogen 32%: +29% DAP (18-46-0): +5% […]
Continue reading...Fruit IPM Updates Week of 3/30/2026
Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit phenology is progressing across New Jersey, with development in southern counties remaining slightly advanced and northern regions beginning to catch up. Overall, the 2026 season is showing a more compressed phenology window than typical. Warm temperatures this week significantly advanced phenology. In apples, most varieties have reached tight cluster […]
Continue reading...Apple Scab Update
Apple Scab Update Apple scab models are currently forecasting potential infection periods from March 31st-April 2nd. This is based on a green tip date of March 22nd which was observed across the state aside from the most northern counties. Conditions may be optimal for further scab infection events on April 5th-6th. Model outputs are most […]
Continue reading...March 30, 2026 Tim Waller
Multiple Pest Alerts in nursery, landscape, Christmas tree – boxwood blight, ambrosia beetle, white pine weevil, clearwing borers, and Phytophthora management
In response to the increased air temperature highs and averages, accumulating growing degree-days, increasing soil temperatures, and expected rainfall and overcasts days the following pest alerts have been generated for boxwood blight, ambrosia beetle, white pine weevil, and clearwing borers. Oomycete/Phytophthora treatment considerations are also listed at the bottom of the posting. Stay informed: Sign […]
Continue reading...March 30, 2026 Ramandeep Kumar Sharma
Salem County Agronomy Twilight Meeting-1 (May 1, 2026)
SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1 Date & Time: May 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM(Program starts at 5:00 PM; please arrive a few minutes early) Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 51 Cheney Rd., Woodstown, NJ 08098 Registration:Call: 856-769-0090Email: molly.english@salemcountynj.gov Credits Applied For: CORE: Basic Safety and Handling 1A: Agricultural Plant 10: Demonstration / […]
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