September sessions- In preparation for 2024 Nursery IPM training we invite ALL growers (nursery, greenhouse, Christmas tree, vegetable, row crops, landscape professionals) to attend the following educational sessions surrounding overall plant health and pest management principals. NOTE: These free virtual sessions (on Zoom) will count as “in-person”, meaning all attendees will receive offered CEUs if […]
Continue reading...September 14, 2023 Tim Waller
September Horticulture Plant Health Educational Series – Plant Pathology 101, Entomology 101
September 14, 2023 Pat Hastings
Pesticide Product Management Practices, Proper Disposal Methods, and Container Recycling Options for NJ Farms
Today the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued COMPLIANCE ADVISORY Enforcement Alert (#2023-17, issued: September 13, 2023). Read More »
Continue reading...September 13, 2023 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 9/13/23
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in whorl stage plantings in northern and central counties have dropped to very low levels. This may not be the case in southern counties. Growers are advised to check whorl and seedling stage corn plantings weekly for signs of FAW. Consider treating if infestation rates exceed 10%. This […]
Continue reading...September 10, 2023 Tim Waller
Notice of Public Hearing on SADC Rule Proposal Establishing Soil Protection Standards on Preserved Farmland
Proposed rules: PRN_2023-079_SADC_2_76-25 Original Notification of Public Hearing: Notice of public hearing SPS rule proposal Important information: DATE: September 27, 2023 TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m LOCATION: TEAMS Virtual Meeting To join the hearing via computer: Click here to join the meeting To join the hearing via phone: Call (856)338-7074 Conference ID: 268 […]
Continue reading...September 6, 2023 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 9/06/23
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in whorl stage plantings in northern and central counties have dropped to very low levels. This may not be the case in southern counties. Growers are advised to check whorl and seedling stage corn plantings weekly for signs of FAW. Consider treating if infestation rates exceed 10%. This […]
Continue reading...September 1, 2023 Pat Hastings
DCPA (Dacthal) Technical Herbicide Product Suspended by EPA
[USEPA OPPT Update September 1, 2023]. Effective August 22, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency suspended the technical-grade product containing the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), marketed under the trade name Dacthal, f… Read More »
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