[EPA April 30, 2024]. Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing a proposed interim decision (PID) to cancel all but one use of the pesticide acephate. This decision is based on EPA’s updated human health draft risk ass… Read More »
Continue reading...May 1, 2024 Pat Hastings
EPA Proposes to Cancel All But One Use of Pesticide Acephate to Protect Human Health
April 30, 2024 Tim Waller
Nursery Update 4/30/24 -Boxwood blight, borers, flea beetles
Please note: The Rutgers Nursery and Green Industry Working Group is working to deliver regular pest and disease updates throughout the season. These will be in addition to important alerts, critical topics, and pesticide credit opportunities. This tool is made for you, the commercial agriculture business, so please let us know if there are particular […]
Continue reading...April 29, 2024 Kris Holmstrom
Allium leaf miner update: 04/29/24
Allium Leaf Miner (ALM) As of last week, allium leaf miner (ALM) adults were still being captured on sticky cards placed in chive plantings in Mercer and Hunterdon counties, and in a garlic planting in Morris County. Numbers had declined somewhat from catches the week of 4/15. There is a possibility that damaging levels of […]
Continue reading...April 29, 2024 Tess Stahl
Effective today, 4/29/2024: USDA Federal Order on testing and reporting Influenza A in cattle
Please see the attached memo from Dr. Amar Patil, DVM, MVSc, Ph.D., Diplomate ACVM, Director of the Division of Animal Health/State Veterinarian: Federal Order Influenza A in Cattle Memo April 27, 2024 This order includes specific requirements regarding the testing of lactating cows for Bovine Influenza A Virus (H5N1) before interstate movement. New Jersey dairy […]
Continue reading...April 25, 2024 Rick VanVranken
26th Biennial International Pepper Conference Returns to Northeast, Sept 9-11, 2024
Cornell announces they will be hosting the International Pepper Conference 2024 “Fall in New York’s Finger Lakes Region is the perfect time to visit local waterfalls, revel in colorful foliage, and explore our ripening pepper selection! We are excited to be hosting the 26th Annual International Pepper Conference in Ithaca, NY and are looking forward […]
Continue reading...NJ Depts of Agriculture & Environmental Protection Allow Controlled Open Burning to Protect Crops
(Trenton) [On April 20, w]ith the state expected to experience cooler spring temperatures, the Department of Environmental Protection has agreed with NJDA Secretary Ed Wengryn’s request to allow farmers to do controlled open burning or use specialized torches known as smudge pots to protect flowering crops from damage beginning today, April 20, through Saturday, April […]
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