Rutgers Cooperative Extension
This week annual bluegrass weevils (ABW) came home to roost on the Rutgers Turf Farm in North Brunswick. I am quite sure they have been rooting around here for some time – I’ve heard reports of adult weevils in pitfall traps as early as late-February – but enough of them appeared on Wednesday to get […]
Continue reading...By Jim Murphy For those interested in sports turf, there is a new study that suggests a greater potential for ACL injuries on the most recent (third-) generation of synthetic turf compared to natural grass. The news report also states that third-generation synthetic turf had higher levels of injury compared to first- and second-generation types of […]
Continue reading...From Mark Chien’s Wine Grape Information for Pennsylvania and the Region Apr 15, 2013 http://pawinegrape.com/ Just a few of the topics Mark covers in this issue: Grape IPM Wine Grape Integrated Pest Management Workshop Presentations, March 2013 Grower Perspective on Post-veraison Problems– Galen Troxell, Galen Glen Vineyard Early-season Flower and Cluster Disease Control– Bryan Hed, […]
Continue reading...In southern counties there is a significant risk for fire blight from Thursday through the weekend for any Pear or Apple orchards with blossoms open. If your orchards are at risk apply antibiotics at the first opportunity. The forecast rain will also be the first significant scab infection for apples. Growers can personalize their risk […]
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Growers who sell 100% of their product through direct market methods will likely never have to deal with a third party audit, but food safety is a critical component of producing a quality product. Food safety should be a part of every farms risk management plan. If you have not attended training on Good Agricultural […]
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