Today the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued COMPLIANCE ADVISORY Enforcement Alert (#2023-17, issued: September 13, 2023). Read More »
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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...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...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...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 »
Continue reading...Vegetable IPM Update 8/30/23

Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in whorl stage plantings remain a presence, although in many scouted fields in northern and central counties, the incidence of FAW has declined. Re-infestation rates are fairly low, even in coastal areas. This may not be the case in southern counties. Growers are advised to check whorl and […]
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