Crop scouting reports and pest management tips
Below are links to in season reports and outreach I post on a regular basis on the Plant Pest Advisory Site for row crop, poultry and livestock producers. Consumer Price … Read More
soybeans
Crop progress last two weeks of June
July 2, 2021 Corn: Crop condition for early season planted corn is looking good across Salem County. Before yesterday’s rain, early season planted corn on non-manured, non-dairy acreage was exhibiting … Read More
Crop progress continues with much needed rain
Corn and soybean crop emergence and stand populations are looking good across the county. Corn: Much needed rainfall in recent weeks has invigorated field crop plantings. From emergence to four … Read More
Surface soil moisture dry but adequate in root zone this week
Two weeks into planting season has field crops and vegetable crops out of the ground and looking very good. Soil temperatures range from 58F to 72F in tilled to light … Read More
Monitoring seven day and month of precipitation departure
As planting season progresses, producers in south Jersey are keeping an eye on soil moisture. While year to date precipitation in inches is near normal for most of the state, … Read More
Spray tank checklist to manage problem weeds in corn and soybean available
Here are two url links to recently created “A Spray Tank’s Last Checklist in Soybean“; and “A Spray Tank’s Last Checklist in Corn” courtesy of Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist, … Read More
Crop and Livestock Group Signup
February 17, 2021 Salem, Gloucester, and Cumberland growers: Please send me a text to sign up for a group alert for the following weekly scouting report updates when applicable. Or … Read More
Your thoughts on Soybean Stem Borer
The beginning of the start of field work for the 2021 growing season is just around the corner. If you grow soybeans or are a custom applicator or custom harvestor … Read More
Integrated Weed Management Webinar hosted by Univ. Maryland
A two-part, integrated weed management workshop has been organized by extension faculty at the University of Delaware, University of Maryland, and Virginia Tech and will be offered as two-hour programs on … Read More
Looking to connect? 2021 Grower Survey
Answer ten questions about your farming operation and planning for 2021 by clicking on this link at Salem County Grower Survey (and surrounding areas)