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...Preparing Orchards Against the Frost – Low Tech Strategies
Frost is common in the northeastern US. However, frost events during bloom, specifically in orchard crops, can be economically devastating. Often, the cause is a few hours below the injury threshold temperature for the developing buds, as cooler nights result in the rapid loss of thermal energy. Several passive or low-tech strategies can help maintain […]
Continue reading...March 24, 2025 Steven K. Rettke
White Pine Weevil Adults Become Active During the Early Weeks of Spring
Many arborists & landscapers often find it difficult to prevent white pine weevil pests (Pissodes strobi), because they are typically applying fertilizer & dormant oil treatments during the control window. In NJ, the control window against feeding white pine weevil adults occurs in March & April. Adults overwinter in the duff beneath trees. The WPW adults […]
Continue reading...March 24, 2025 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit IPM Report March 24, 2025
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 […]
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