Rutgers Cooperative Extension
In the New Jersey region, the late weeks of September & early weeks of October are transition periods for warm season & cool season spider mite species found in landscapes & nurseries. The spruce spider mite & the southern red spider mite are the most common cool season species & they are now “waking-up” from their […]
Continue reading...By Jim Murphy Many people are aware that tree root competition is part of the challenge of maintaining turf within the drip line of trees. But the canopy of trees also contributes to the challenge by capturing and retaining much, and in some cases all, of a rain. Rain shadows have been evident for some time now but the […]
Continue reading...Vegetable IPM Report 10-02-13 – Click to View | Download | Print Current Week’s Pest Maps – Available Maps for the week are highlighted European Corn Borer Map Corn Earworm Blacklight Map Corn Earworm Pheromone Map Brown Marmorated Stinkbug Map Vegetable IPM Pest Map Archive
Continue reading...From Douglas H. Fisher, Secretary, NJ Department of Agriculture The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is committed to keeping you informed of how the ongoing shutdown of federal services will impact agriculture in New Jersey. As of this afternoon, we know the following from a conference call today with USDA and the National Association of […]
Continue reading...The FDA has released a fact sheet with multiple resources for produce growers regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act. Included resources are: Produce rule Preventive controls rule Key issues (agricultural water, biological soil amendments etc.) Backround information on FSMA FDA videos and presentations For more information click on the highlighted “fact sheet” words above.
Continue reading...The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the most sweeping reform of food safety laws in over 70 years. Signed January 4, 2011 by President Obama, FSMA aims to create an integrated food safety system and improve the quality of food products to the public by reducing foodborne illness. On January 4, 2013, the U.S. […]
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