Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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. Treated fields are not typically experiencing re-infestation. This may not be the case in southern counties. Growers are advised to check whorl and seedling stage […]
Continue reading...Peach: Borers: Where mating disruption dispensers are used there should be no need for butt sprays. If mating disruption was not used, the only other options are pyrethroids with a label for the use. The New Jersey Commercial Tree Fruit Production Guide recommends either Asana or Pounce. Pyrethroids lack a long residual so our recommendation […]
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SPOTTED LANTERNFLY (Lycorma delicatula)(1st Flying Adults = 1700 GDD): There are still some red-colored 4th instar nymphs being observed but most areas of NJ are now seeing the adult stage of this invasive planthopper. Adult spotted lanternflies will initiate a migration period beginning in late August that will continue into the weeks of September. It […]
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Twilight Tour and Meeting* Fiber Hemp Production Drones in Agriculture Agrivoltaics Research Date/Time: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 6:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Snyder Research and Extension Farm 140 Locust Grove Rd. Pittstown, NJ 08867 This program is offered to assist producers, and anyone interested in learning more about Fiber Hemp Production and current Agrivoltaics research […]
Continue reading...All essential plant nutrients cycle through the ecosystem of soil, water, air, plant, microbe, and animal. Agronomic information about the composition and beneficial use of waste materials and how the nutrients can be recycled can help growers reduce the need to purchase soil fertility inputs. Many different types of non-commercial nutrient sources are available in […]
Continue reading...Portions of this story are courtesy of Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Fields of Devotion, the science-in-action film featuring Rutgers University plant biologists developing disease-resistant food crops, is bringing farmers and university researchers together to discuss ways to jointly tackle New Jersey’s food production challenges. The film, directed by Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) […]
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