2021 Mid-Atlantic Field Crop Weed Management Guide

2021 Mid-Atlantic Field Crop Weed Management Guide

The 2021 updated version of the “Mid-Atlantic Field Crop Weed Management Guide” is available. This guide is produced by Penn State Extension in cooperation with weed scientists from University of Delaware, University of Maryland, Rutgers University, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia University.

The guide covers weed management  for field corn, sorghum, soybean, small grains, and forage and pastures. Information concerning the use,  restrictions, and recommendations of burndown, preemergence, and postemergence herbicides labeled on these crops can be found in the guide, including relative effectiveness data from locally conducted research. Description of the various premixes as well as guidance for  managing troublesome weeds are also part of the guide.

The guide  can be ordered on-line at https://extension.psu.edu/mid-atlantic-field-crop-weed-management-guide. Available to order are the paper copy for $10, the digital guide for $8, or both a hard copy and pdf for $18.

 

Comparing the Efficacy of Various Integrated Weed Management Tactics

Efficacy of Weed Management Tactics

Integrated weed management (IWM) combines various methods to reduce or eliminate the effect of weeds on crop production over time, using a combination of practices that are most effective for solving specific weed issues. These weed management techniques form a “toolbox” in which each “tool” can be integrated into a weed management plan catered to the particular farm and problem. The toolbox includes preventative, biological, chemical, cultural, and mechanical strategies. IWM also considers the weed species present and tailors strategies for these species.

A collaborative effort led by Dr. Michael Flessner with Virginia Tec has been developed to compare the efficacy of various integrated weed management tactics before and after planting at reducing the impact of common troublesome weed species. Other universities of the Mid-Atlantic Region (Rutgers, West Virginia University, Penn State, University of Delaware, and University of Maryland) have also participated to this project.

A poster providing relative effectiveness of various integrated weed management tactics for summer annual crops is now available (https://agweedsci.spes.vt.edu/extension/publications/iwm.html) and will help growers identify the most effective tactics to manage weeds.

Building Our Capacity: Newest Team Members in Crop Production and Field and Forage

Despite the many challenges 2020 has thrown at all of us, Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources has been successful in filling two positions vital to NJ’s commercial agriculture industries. While these positions are located in Burlington and Salem Counties respectively, they greatly enhance our regional and statewide expertise and outreach resources. [Read more…]

Grape Camp 2019

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 (rain date July 31); 4:30-8:00 pm is Grape Camp 2019. This workshop will cover important topics on mid- and late season vineyard management. It will be held at the Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ.

Light fare will be provided. Please call Joan Medany jmedany@co.gloucester.nj.us or call 856-224-8030 if you are planning to attend.

This site is accessible to the physically impaired. If an additional assistance is needed, please contact Hemant Gohil (Program Organizer) at 856-224-8029prior to the meeting.

With Support from the New Jersey Center for Wine Research and Education (NJCWRE).

South Jersey Tree Fruit Twilight Meeting – II

May 15 @ 5:30 PM

Summit City Farms and Winery

500 University Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028  [Read more…]