Commercial Ag Updates - Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu Rutgers Cooperative Extension Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:04:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://users.feedblitz.com/f64928b038649c5d7c16ea46d8cf1989/PPATrial27.png Commercial Ag Updates - Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu 99120511 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/northeast-sare-to-host-farmer-grant-qa-sessions-in-november/ Northeast SARE to Host Farmer Grant Q&A Sessions in November https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972230453/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Northeast-SARE-to-Host-Farmer-Grant-QA-Sessions-in-November/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:04:43 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40728 Question and Answer Sessions for the Farmer Grant program are taking place on Tuesdays at Noon throughout the month of November. Register once to attend any of the sessions. Northeast SARE Farmer Grants provide the resources farmers need to explore new concepts agriculture conducted through experiments, surveys, prototypes, on-farm demonstrations or other research and education […]

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Question and Answer Sessions for the Farmer Grant program are taking place on Tuesdays at Noon throughout the month of November. Register once to attend any of the sessions.

Northeast SARE Farmer Grants provide the resources farmers need to explore new concepts agriculture conducted through experiments, surveys, prototypes, on-farm demonstrations or other research and education techniques....

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]]> 40728 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/njdep_ca_102026/ NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control – Compliance Advisories related to licensing and product registration https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972123173/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~NJDEP-Bureau-of-Pesticide-Control-Compliance-Advisories-related-to-licensing-and-product-registration/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:34:03 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40688 If you have a NJDEP pesticide license, please review this information.   The NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control have issued two Compliance Advisories this week Compliance Advisory DEP 2026-08 – click here (related to pesticide licensing) Compliance Advisory DEP 2026-09 – click here (related to pesticide product registration)   Below is from NJDEP Bureau of […]

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If you have a NJDEP pesticide license, please review this information.

The NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control have issued two Compliance Advisories this week

Compliance Advisory DEP 2026-08 – click here (related to pesticide licensing)

Compliance Advisory DEP 2026-09 – click here (related to pesticide product registration)

Below is from NJDEP Bureau of Pesticide Control –...

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]]> 40688 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/grant-opportunity-for-beginning-farmers-to-adopt-conservation-practices/ Grant Opportunity for Beginning Farmers to Adopt Conservation Practices https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/972089570/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Grant-Opportunity-for-Beginning-Farmers-to-Adopt-Conservation-Practices/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:51:04 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40684 The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) is accepting applications for the Next Generation Farmer Fund through December 1, 2026! Beginning farmers or ranchers under the age of 40 (as of December 31, 2027) are eligible to receive $10k-$50k to support implementation of new conservation practices during the 2027 growing season. These practices must be new […]

]]> The National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) is accepting applications for the Next Generation Farmer Fund through December 1, 2026!

Beginning farmers or ranchers under the age of 40 (as of December 31, 2027) are eligible to receive $10k-$50k to support implementation of new conservation practices during the 2027 growing season. These practices must be new on the land where the project will take...

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]]> 40684 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/registration-deadline-october-30th-remote-course-drone-pilot-training-for-farmers-on-november-6-13-2027/ Registration Deadline, October 30th – Remote Course – Drone Pilot Training for Farmers on November 6 & 13, 2027 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971998358/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Registration-Deadline-October-th-Remote-Course-Drone-Pilot-Training-for-Farmers-on-November/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:40:59 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40660 This comprehensive online hybrid training prepares farmers and agricultural producers to obtain their FAA Drone Part 107 certification exam, which is required for all commercial drone operations. Featuring the same rigorous test preparation content as the in-person sessions, this online format allows you to complete coursework remotely while mastering the fundamentals of small, unmanned aircraft...

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This comprehensive online hybrid training prepares farmers and agricultural producers to obtain their FAA Drone Part 107 certification exam, which is required for all commercial drone operations. Featuring the same rigorous test preparation content as the in-person sessions, this online format allows you to complete coursework remotely while mastering the fundamentals of small, unmanned aircraft...

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]]> 40660 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/farm-credit-east-to-offer-business-skills-training-in-bridgeton-and-virtually/ Farm Credit East to Offer Business Skills Training in Bridgeton and Virtually https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971880158/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Farm-Credit-East-to-Offer-Business-Skills-Training-in-Bridgeton-and-Virtually/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:03:05 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40649 Farm Credit East is a helpful partner to farmers in our region for many reasons. FCE offers training opportunities along with financial services. Starting soon, FCE is offering their GenerationNext program. This program may be beneficial to the future of your farm and can help train leadership to take care of the business-end of farming. […]

]]> Farm Credit East is a helpful partner to farmers in our region for many reasons. FCE offers training opportunities along with financial services. Starting soon, FCE is offering their GenerationNext program. This program may be beneficial to the future of your farm and can help train leadership to take care of the business-end of farming. Take some time to look over what is being offered.

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]]> 40649 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/agricultural-drone-training-opportunity-for-new-jersey-commercial-farmers/ Agricultural Drone Training Opportunity for New Jersey Commercial Farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/971068697/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Agricultural-Drone-Training-Opportunity-for-New-Jersey-Commercial-Farmers/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:31:41 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40590 Rutgers Cooperative Extension is offering a valuable training opportunity for New Jersey commercial farmers on Friday, November 6, and Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Rutgers Snyder Research Farm, 140 Locust Grove Road, Pittstown, NJ. Through a USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Professional Development Grant, the Rutgers Agricultural Drone Team, led by Agricultural...

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]]> Rutgers Cooperative Extension is offering a valuable training opportunity for New Jersey commercial farmers on Friday, November 6, and Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Rutgers Snyder Research Farm, 140 Locust Grove Road, Pittstown, NJ.

Through a USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Professional Development Grant, the Rutgers Agricultural Drone Team, led by Agricultural...

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]]> 40590 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/sustainable-agriculture-seminar-series-2/ Sustainable Agriculture Seminar Series https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970903622/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Sustainable-Agriculture-Seminar-Series/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:25:19 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40576 Sign up today! The first seminar is Tuesday, 10/6 at 12 pm. Are you interested in improving the sustainability of your farm while also increasing your farm’s productivity and success? Join us to explore topics in sustainable agriculture through this virtual seminar series! This initial offering of four sessions will be held on Zoom from […]

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Are you interested in improving the sustainability of your farm while also increasing your farm’s productivity and success? Join us to explore topics in sustainable agriculture through this virtual seminar series! This initial offering of four sessions will be held on Zoom from 12-1 pm ET on the below dates and cover an introduction to...

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]]> 40576 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/2027-rutgers-educational-sessions-at-ne-agricultural-expo-in-atlantic-city/ 2027 Rutgers Educational Sessions at NE Agricultural Expo in Atlantic City https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970871981/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Rutgers-Educational-Sessions-at-NE-Agricultural-Expo-in-Atlantic-City/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:20:03 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40559 Everyone should be very excited for this event in 2027. The NE Agriculture Expo and Rutgers Educational Sessions will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, 777 Harrahs Boulevard. The final day of educational sessions and trade show ends on Thursday, January 21, 2027. The trade show already has an abundance […]

]]> Everyone should be very excited for this event in 2027. The NE Agriculture Expo and Rutgers Educational Sessions will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2027 at Harrah’s in Atlantic City, 777 Harrahs Boulevard. The final day of educational sessions and trade show ends on Thursday, January 21, 2027. The trade show already has an abundance of vendors signed up for booths in 2027.

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]]> 40559 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/managing-alternaria-in-brassicas/ Managing Alternaria in Brassicas https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969492503/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Managing-Alternaria-in-Brassicas/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:16:25 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40512 Managing Alternaria in Brassicas Alternaria leaf blight, head rot, or black spot are primarily caused by the fungus Alternaria brassicicola. This disease primarily develops in cool, wet weather. On leaves, symptoms start with round brown spots that develop concentric circles. A yellow halo often extends around the outside of the lesion. More lesions will develop […]

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Alternaria leaf blight, head rot, or black spot are primarily caused by the fungus Alternaria brassicicola. This disease primarily develops in cool, wet weather.

On leaves, symptoms start with round brown spots that develop concentric circles. A yellow halo often extends around the outside of the lesion. More lesions will develop across the leaf surface. Black,...

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]]> 40512 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/what-is-the-right-time-to-terminate-irrigation-in-soybean/ What is the Right Time to Terminate Irrigation in Soybean? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440681/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~What-is-the-Right-Time-to-Terminate-Irrigation-in-Soybean/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:42:51 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40509 Knowing the ideal time for terminating soybean irrigation is very important. Stopping irrigation too soon decreases kernel size and grain yield while stopping it too late incurs unnecessary extra cost. Using information on “crop development stage” and “soil moisture levels in root zone” is helpful in determining ideal termination time for irrigation. The right pods...

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]]> Knowing the ideal time for terminating soybean irrigation is very important. Stopping irrigation too soon decreases kernel size and grain yield while stopping it too late incurs unnecessary extra cost. Using information on “crop development stage” and “soil moisture levels in root zone” is helpful in determining ideal termination time for irrigation.

The right pods to check

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]]> 40509 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/wine-tourism-trends-workshop-series-2-2/ Wine Tourism Trends Workshop Series https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969325130/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Wine-Tourism-Trends-Workshop-Series/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:00:44 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40432 MAKING WINE TOURISM TRENDS WORK FOR YOU Workshop Series Unlock the latest wine tourism trends and learn how to turn them into real opportunities for your business. This series of 4 workshops offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and simple strategies to help you attract visitors, enhance experiences, and stay ahead in a fast evolving market. […]

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Unlock the latest wine tourism trends and learn how to turn them into real opportunities for your business. This series of 4 workshops offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and simple strategies to help you attract visitors, enhance experiences, and stay ahead in a fast evolving market.

Thursdays, September 24 through October 15, 2026

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]]> 40432 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/wine-tourism-trends-workshop-series-2/ Wine Tourism Trends Workshop Series https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968905016/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Wine-Tourism-Trends-Workshop-Series/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:08 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40420 MAKING WINE TOURISM TRENDS WORK FOR YOU Workshop Series Unlock the latest wine tourism trends and learn how to turn them into real opportunities for your business. This series of 4 workshops offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and simple strategies to help you attract visitors, enhance experiences, and stay ahead in a fast evolving market. […]

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Workshop Series

Unlock the latest wine tourism trends and learn how to turn them into real opportunities for your business. This series of 4 workshops offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and simple strategies to help you attract visitors, enhance experiences, and stay ahead in a fast evolving market.

Thursdays, September 24 through October 15, 2026

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]]> 40420 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/sustainable-agriculture-seminar-series/ Sustainable Agriculture Seminar Series https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968889542/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Sustainable-Agriculture-Seminar-Series/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:32:06 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40423 Sign up today! The first seminar is Tuesday, 10/6 at 12 pm. Are you interested in improving the sustainability of your farm while also increasing your farm’s productivity and success? Join us to explore topics in sustainable agriculture through this virtual seminar series! This initial offering of four sessions will be held on Zoom from […]

]]> Sign up today! The first seminar is Tuesday, 10/6 at 12 pm.

Are you interested in improving the sustainability of your farm while also increasing your farm’s productivity and success? Join us to explore topics in sustainable agriculture through this virtual seminar series! This initial offering of four sessions will be held on Zoom from 12-1 pm ET on the below dates and cover an introduction to...

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]]> 40423 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/rutgers-on-farm-food-safety-online-fsma-two-day-training-september-29-and-30-2026-900-1200-both-days/ Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety: Online FSMA Two-Day Training, September 29 and 30, 2026 9:00-12:00, both days https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968544572/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Rutgers-OnFarm-Food-Safety-Online-FSMA-TwoDay-Training-September-and-both-days/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:47:23 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40412 Who Should Attend Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § […]

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Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires ‘At...

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]]> 40412 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/wine-tourism-trends-workshop-series/ Wine Tourism Trends Workshop Series https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968523677/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Wine-Tourism-Trends-Workshop-Series/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:53:41 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40402 MAKING WINE TOURISM TRENDS WORK FOR YOU Workshop Series Unlock the latest wine tourism trends and learn how to turn them into real opportunities for your business. This series of 4 workshops offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and simple strategies to help you attract visitors, enhance experiences, and stay ahead in a fast evolving market. […]

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Workshop Series

Unlock the latest wine tourism trends and learn how to turn them into real opportunities for your business. This series of 4 workshops offers practical insights, fresh ideas, and simple strategies to help you attract visitors, enhance experiences, and stay ahead in a fast evolving market.

Thursdays, September 24 through October 15, 2026

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