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 Jim Murphy
Mild winter, what does it mean for overseeding of turf or dormant seeding?
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 »
Continue reading...February 16, 2023 Meredith Melendez
Organic Grower Advisory 3/7 Registration Open
The Rutgers Organic Grower Advisory meeting will be held on March 7th. This meeting has served to increase communication between commercial farms using organic practices and Rutgers Cooperative Extension agricultural agents and specialists. This year the meeting will be held both in-person and online. We have a AV system that will allow for better sound […]
Continue reading...February 14, 2023 William Errickson
Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute, February 22
Central Jersey Turf and Ornamental Institute February 22, 2023: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Battleground Country Club 1 Covenhoven Rd, Manalapan, NJ 07726 Approved NJDEP Pesticide Credits* Core – 2 units 1A – 1 units 2 – 4 units 3A – 6 units 3B – 3 units 6B – 1 unit 8C – 9 […]
Continue reading...February 14, 2023 William Errickson
Central Jersey Vegetable Growers Meeting, February 24
Central Jersey Vegetable Growers’ Meeting February 24, 2023: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Monmouth County Agricultural Building 4000 Kozloski Rd., Freehold, NJ 07728 Approved NJDEP Pesticide Credits CORE – 2 credits 1A – 8 credits PP2 – 8 credits 10 – 6 credits Registration Fee: $25 (includes coffee, light refreshments in the morning and […]
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