Commercial Ag Updates - Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu Rutgers Cooperative Extension Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:16:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 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/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.

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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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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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]]> 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 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 […]

]]> 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 sustainable agriculture and soil health management.

This...

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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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]]> 40402 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/call-before-you-dig/ Call Before You Dig https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968341712/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Call-Before-You-Dig/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:08:46 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40354 “Call Before you Dig” is the slogan used remind people to find underground utilities before doing any digging or excavation. Striking an underground utility line during routine farm projects—like installing fence posts, deep ripping, or laying drainage tile—can lead to dangerous injuries, costly repairs, and severe service outages. It is important for farmers, ranchers and […]

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“Call Before you Dig” is the slogan used remind people to find underground utilities before doing any digging or excavation. Striking an underground utility line during routine farm projects—like installing fence posts, deep ripping, or laying drainage tile—can lead to dangerous injuries, costly repairs, and severe service outages. It is important for farmers, ranchers and others to...

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]]> 40354 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/cyclospora-video/ Cyclospora Video https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968337953/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Cyclospora-Video/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:41:49 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40352 Annalisa Hultberg from the University of Minnesota Extension has produced a short (under 10 minutes) informational video to provide updates on the outbreaks and recalls associated with the Cyclospora parasite. Many fruit and vegetable farmers may be getting questions from their customers about their produce and its safety. If you want to learn more about this foodborne […]

]]> Annalisa Hultberg from the University of Minnesota Extension has produced a short (under 10 minutes) informational video to provide updates on the outbreaks and recalls associated with the Cyclospora parasite. Many fruit and vegetable farmers may be getting questions from their customers about their produce and its safety. If you want to learn more about this foodborne parasite and how to talk...

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]]> 40352 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/salem-county-agronomy-twilight-meeting-2-save-the-date-flyer-2/ Salem County Agronomy Twilight Meeting 2 – This Coming Monday! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968220425/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Salem-County-Agronomy-Twilight-Meeting-This-Coming-Monday/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:54:04 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40321 Please join us Monday, August 31, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Salem County in Woodstown for an evening of timely field crop production updates. Rutgers Cooperative Extension – Salem County 51 Cheney Road, Woodstown, NJ Program begins at 6:00 p.m.; please arrive early. Schedule & Topics 6:00 p.m. – Welcome & […]

]]> Please join us Monday, August 31, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 p.m. at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Salem County in Woodstown for an evening of timely field crop production updates.

Rutgers Cooperative Extension – Salem County
51 Cheney Road, Woodstown, NJ

Program begins at 6:00 p.m.; please arrive early.

Schedule & Topics

6:00 p.m. – Welcome & Introduction – Salvatore...

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]]> 40321 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/soybeans-at-full-pod-r4-growth-stage-what-farmers-need-to-know-now-to-protect-yield-potential/ Soybeans at Full Pod (R4) Growth Stage: What Farmers Need to Know Now to Protect Yield Potential https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/968217887/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Soybeans-at-Full-Pod-R-Growth-Stage-What-Farmers-Need-to-Know-Now-to-Protect-Yield-Potential/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:21:35 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40300 With the New Jersey soybeans reaching the R4 (full pod) growth stage, the crop is entering a crucial period for yield development. The plants shown below are at around R4 growth stage. For farmers in Southern New Jersey, this is a crucial time to scout fields closely and minimize stresses that can affect pod and […]

]]> With the New Jersey soybeans reaching the R4 (full pod) growth stage, the crop is entering a crucial period for yield development. The plants shown below are at around R4 growth stage. For farmers in Southern New Jersey, this is a crucial time to scout fields closely and minimize stresses that can affect pod and seed development.

         

(Photo Credit: Ramandeep Kumar Sharma; Aug 24 2026)

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]]> 40300 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/farmer-health-and-wellness-services-available-for-burlington-camden-gloucester-and-atlantic-counties/ Farmer Health and Wellness Services Available for Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Atlantic Counties https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967941899/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Farmer-Health-and-Wellness-Services-Available-for-Burlington-Camden-Gloucester-and-Atlantic-Counties/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:07:43 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40256 Could your farm or a local agricultural event benefit from free health and wellness services? The Pinelands Alliance, in partnership with NOFA-NJ and Virtua Health, was awarded a SARE grant entitled “Mobilizing for Farmer Wellness” which aims to bring health screenings and education to farmers and farmworkers in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Atlantic Counties. The […]

]]> Could your farm or a local agricultural event benefit from free health and wellness services? The Pinelands Alliance, in partnership with NOFA-NJ and Virtua Health, was awarded a SARE grant entitled “Mobilizing for Farmer Wellness” which aims to bring health screenings and education to farmers and farmworkers in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Atlantic Counties.

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]]> 40256 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/agri-technology-nursery-agronomy-fruit-and-vegetable-research-twilight-meeting-at-rarec-wednesday-august-26-2026-2/ Pesticide Recertification Credits Approved for: Agri-Technology, Nursery, Agronomy, Fruit and Vegetable Research Twilight Meeting at RAREC: Wednesday August 26, 2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967935809/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Pesticide-Recertification-Credits-Approved-for-AgriTechnology-Nursery-Agronomy-Fruit-and-Vegetable-Research-Twilight-Meeting-at-RAREC-Wednesday-August/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:39:32 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40240 NJDEP pesticide recertification credits approved for this meeting are: CORE (1), PP2 (4), 1A (4), and Category 10 (4).    Agri-Technology, Nursery, Agronomy, Fruit and Vegetable Research Twilight Meeting at RAREC Wednesday August 26th, 2026 (4 pm until dark) Location: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC), 121 Northville Road, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302 Hosted […]

]]> NJDEP pesticide recertification credits approved for this meeting are: CORE (1), PP2 (4), 1A (4), and Category 10 (4). 

Agri-Technology, Nursery, Agronomy, Fruit and Vegetable Research Twilight Meeting at RAREC

Wednesday August 26th, 2026 (4 pm until dark)

Location: Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC), 121 Northville Road, Bridgeton, New Jersey 08302

Hosted by: Ramandeep...

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]]> 40240 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/blueberry-webinar-series-september-2026-registration-is-open/ Blueberry Webinar Series September 2026 – Registration is Open! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/967301243/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Blueberry-Webinar-Series-September-Registration-is-Open/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:04:02 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40175 Registration is open for a 4-part live virtual webinar series for commercial blueberry producers co-organized by Rutgers University and Penn State University. Scan the QR-code on the attached flyer or follow the link to register: https://extension.psu.edu/commercial-blueberry-update When: Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026 (11:00 AM-12:30 PM ET) Registration deadline: September 7, 2026...

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]]> Registration is open for a 4-part live virtual webinar series for commercial blueberry producers co-organized by Rutgers University and Penn State University. Scan the QR-code on the attached flyer or follow the link to register: https://extension.psu.edu/commercial-blueberry-update

When: Tuesdays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
(11:00 AM-12:30 PM ET)

Registration deadline: September 7,...

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]]> 40175 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/august-twilight-meeting-for-vegetable-growers-2-2/ Research Twilight Meeting for Vegetable Growers – RSVP by August 10 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/966998909/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates~Research-Twilight-Meeting-for-Vegetable-Growers-RSVP-by-August/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:30:55 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=40156 Join us for a Research Twilight Meeting at the picturesque Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm on Wednesday, August 12, 2026! Attendees will gain practical information on management of corn earworm and cucurbit downy mildew paired with timely reminders on resistance management. We will tour the research plots and share updates on the current research […]

]]> Roadside sign for the Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm.Join us for a Research Twilight Meeting at the picturesque Rutgers Snyder Research and Extension Farm on Wednesday, August 12, 2026! Attendees will gain practical information on management of corn earworm and cucurbit downy mildew paired with timely reminders on resistance management. We will tour the research plots and share updates on the current research activities underway, including new...

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