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
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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
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:
Base 50 GDD tracking 2021 season
March 8, 2021 Growing degree days as calculated by the Climate Smart Farming CSF Growing Degree Day Calculator at http://climatesmartfarming.org/tools/csf-growing-degree-day-calculator/ The blustery winds last week heralded the return of spring. … Read More
Snow geese grazing and wheat coming out of dormancy
Migrating geese grazing late fall planted wheat. March 3, 2021. Depending on when wheat was planted last fall, plants coming out of dormancy this week will be in Feeks growth … Read More