Thanks to field research conduct by the Rutgers Specialty crops Weed Science lab and funded by Rutgers NJAES, Bayer CropScience, and the NJ Blueberry and Cranberry Research Council, Alion® herbicide received a FIFRA 24(c) Special Local Need label from the EPA and the NJDEP for use ONLY on dormant highbush blueberry in sandy soils containing […]
Continue reading...April 6, 2023 Thierry Besancon
Alion herbicide received 24(c) Special Local Need label for use on Highbush Blueberry
April 5, 2023 Matthew Elmore
Weeds of Early Spring
With warmer weather comes plant growth. The most conspicuous plants in the lawn and landscape right now are winter annuals such as hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta), henbit (Lamium amplexicaule), purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum), and chickweeds… Read More »
Continue reading...April 4, 2023 Tim Waller
HIGH potential for Boxwood Blight this Thursday 4/6
There is a potential for boxwood blight infections this WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY throughout much of NJ – especially central regions. Thursday’s high temperatures coupled with prolonged periods of leaf wetness overnight will contribute to the spread of boxwood blight infections. If BWB is important to your business – Use the USPEST – PUSH Alerts – […]
Continue reading...April 3, 2023 Pat Hastings
Pesticide Storage Inventory with Cover Letter Due May 1st to Fire Department
All licensed pesticide applicators, as well as dealers, who store pesticides are required by law to send a copy of their storage inventor(ies) with an explanatory cover letter to the local fire company by May 1st each year. In New Jersey, all licensed … Read More »
Continue reading...March 28, 2023 Wes Kline
Free webinar – Retraining and Upskilling Workers on Produce Safety Best Practices
Did you know that well trained employees have a higher job satisfaction and feel more valued by their employer? Employees satisfied with job training are more committed to their employers and more willing to accept organization goals and values. This is a key component in creating a food safety culture on your farm. Well trained, […]
Continue reading...March 28, 2023 Jim Murphy
Spring Green-up
Rain late last week combined with rising soil temperatures has initiated green-up of some cool-season grasses in central New Jersey. Soil temperatures have been slowing increasing over the last few weeks. Currently, the 24-hour and 5-day rolling averag… Read More »
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