From Cultivating Cumberland Vol. 19:4:4 The USDA has expanded the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program, giving growers the opportunity to purchase equipment to enhance food safety. Visit your FSA county office to learn more. Farm Storage and Facility Loans security requirements have been eased for loans between $50,000 and $100,000. Previously, all loans in excess […]
Continue reading...April 3, 2014 Norman Lalancette
Fungicides for Peach Blossom Blight Management
There was a time when a grower only needed to consider the efficacy and price when deciding what fungicide to employ for disease control. However, as companies sought to discover fungicides that were more effective and less toxic to the environment and non-target organisms, the fungicides also became more site-specific. As a result, these newer […]
Continue reading...April 3, 2014 Jim Murphy
SFMANJ Spring Field Day Apr 22, 2014
The Sports Field Managers of New Jersey (SFMANJ) Spring Field Day covers topics such as the fertilizer law, weed control, irrigation, grasses, and field maintenance. Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 Location: South Delsea Park 152 South Delsea Drive, Glassboro, NJ Registration Flyer
Continue reading...April 3, 2014 George Hamilton
Upcoming NJDEP Certification Exams:
2014 Locations & Dates
State Pesticide Applicator and Dealer Certification exams are administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Pesticide Control Program (PCP). Find information about exam prerequisites and application on the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Pest Management Office website. The complete exam application must be received by the PCP at least 14 days before exam dates chosen. […]
Continue reading...April 2, 2014 Brad Majek
Orchard Sod Weed Control
Managed sod row middles have many advantages, and have been adopted by many tree fruit growers. They provide a firm drive path for spring spraying of insecticides and fungicides, prevent or reduce soil erosion, and improve soil tilth by increasing soil organic matter. Broadleaf weeds in the sod should be controlled. Weeds are alternate hosts […]
Continue reading...April 2, 2014 Brad Majek
Asparagus Weed Control
Maintaining an asparagus field weed free during the two month harvest season requires a planned herbicide application prior to spear emergence. Choose a postemergence herbicide or tillage to control emerged weeds, and residual herbicides to control annual grasses, and annual broadleaf weeds during harvest.
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