When climate change-induced diseases wipe out farmers’ fields, growers turn to scientists for help. Fields of Devotion, a 30-minute science-in-action film, follows the decade-long partnership between Rutgers plant biologists, the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), and New Jersey small family farmers as they work together to develop resilient basil crops. A story of hard work, […]
Continue reading...February 22, 2023 Stephanie Murphy
Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory adds Sulfur to Soil Fertility Analysis
Plant-available sulfur (sulfate) values have been added to Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory fertility reports in the micronutrient reporting line. There are four interpretive categories: Low, Medium-low, Sufficient, and High. An explanatory paragraph follows near the end of the report to help interpret the reported value. As the interpretative statements within the reports explain, sulfur analysis/interpretation […]
Continue reading...February 22, 2023 Melissa Bravo
Help PA stop Hipath Avian Influenza spread. Sanitize vehicle tires, boots.
With increasing numbers of positive flock detections in Lancaster County, PA, and circulation of the virus in wild birds, please remember to wash farm truck vehicle tires and implement footwear-vehicle-pedal sanitation steps when driving to/from the feed mills, seed stores, and farm machinery dealers located in this region of Pennsylvania. Map current as of 2-22-2023. […]
Continue reading...February 20, 2023 Jim Murphy
Mild winter, what does it mean for overseeding of turf or dormant seeding?
Typically, turf management isn’t on top of the to-do list in mid-February. But winter in New Jersey isn’t typical typical this year. The statewide average temperature in January 2023 was 41.0°, which was 9.3° above the 1991–2020 normal and ties with 19… Read More »
Continue reading...February 20, 2023 Melissa Bravo
Poultry Owners. Letter from State Veterinarian. HiPath Avian Influenza Reporting
February 10, 2023. Amar Patil DVM, MVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVM, State Veterinarian / Director, New Jersey Department of Agriculture Division of Animal Health reminds NJ poultry owners on the continued presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza circulating in the country. The updated letter highlights information on symptoms, detection, and mandatory reporting of bird mortality. Letter […]
Continue reading...February 16, 2023 Pat Hastings
National Pesticide Safety Education Month Focuses on Resources and Education to Support Safe Pesticide Handling and Use
Rutgers NJAES celebrates February as National Pesticide Safety Education Month with a selection of opportunities for pesticide applicators to renew their knowledge of pesticide safety and regulations, and earn CORE credits, throughout the month in prog… Read More »
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