March 30, 2026 , and

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 […]

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March 30, 2026

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 […]

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Filed Under: Christmas Trees, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Nursery Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
March 30, 2026

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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Filed Under: Blueberry, Commercial Ag Updates, Cranberry, Field, Forage & Livestock, Nursery, pesticide credits, Strawberry, Tree Fruit, Turf, vegetable, Vegetable Crops, Wine Grape
March 27, 2026 , and

Fruit IPM Updates Week of 3/23/26

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. Cooler weather this weekend should help slow development. In apples, green tip for Pink Lady was […]

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March 23, 2026

Visit to Clover Valley Farm – April 11

Field trip to Clover Valley Farm Saturday, April 11, 10am Register at: https://go.rutgers.edu/stf3j6x6

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Filed Under: Christmas Trees, Commercial Ag Updates, Field, Forage & Livestock, Food Safety, Fruit, Landscape, Nursery, & Turf, Vegetable Crops Tagged With: , , , ,
March 19, 2026 and

Allium Leafminer Update 3/20/2026

An Allium leafminer adult (A) and the characteristic oviposition scars left behind after females lay eggs (B)

Greetings from the Veg IPM team, and happy first day of Spring! As we are slowly transitioning into warmer weather, now is a great time to be thinking about Allium Leafminer (ALM), a pest of many bulbous crops such as onions, scallions, chives, and garlic. Allium Leafminer (Phytomyza gymnostoma) is a small grey-bodied fly with […]

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Filed Under: Organic Production, vegetable, Vegetable Crops