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
weeds
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
Wild garlic emergence prolific this year
Wild garlic dominates cropland and pastures throughout Salem County this spring. Garlic is difficult to observe in small grains so be on the look out now before canopy. A … Read More
Crop progress week of April 5
Soil temperatures in the 50’s and excellent soil moisture content are condition perfect this week for potato planting as seen in this photo of Timothy Coleman planting along Shirley Road … Read More
Crop progress week of March 30
April 1: Crop progress reporting for the past seven days:
Recent Extreme Weather Events: Animal Deaths Linked to Toxic Plant and Pest Outbreaks
Bravo, M.A. 2021. Recent Extreme Weather Events: Animal Deaths Linked to Toxic Plant and Pest Outbreaks. NEPPC, January 5 (virtual) Northeastern Plant Pest Conference Abstract: “Centuries of research and post-mortem … 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
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
Selecting Hay for Horses and Other Livestock-Webinar Series
The following webinars are available as video recordings on the Rutgers Equine Center website and by clicking the links below…. Session 1: November 16th 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Current … Read More