Commercial Ag Updates - Rutgers Plant and Pest Advisory https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu Rutgers Cooperative Extension Fri, 08 May 2026 22:29:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 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-orchards-through-a-season-with-limited-yields/ Managing Orchards Through a Season With Limited Yields  https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955580612/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Fri, 08 May 2026 22:29:37 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39387 The recent freeze event April 20-21, 2026, has had wide ranging impacts on fruit crops statewide, including but not limited to peaches, nectarines, cherries, apples, pears, and plums. Across the state, significant injury to blossoms and young fruit has been confirmed, with many orchards reporting substantial crop loss. The extent of damage remains highly variable by location, elevation,...

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]]> The recent freeze event April 20-21, 2026, has had wide ranging impacts on fruit crops statewide, including but not limited to peaches, nectarines, cherries, apples, pears, and plums. Across the state, significant injury to blossoms and young fruit has been confirmed, with many orchards reporting substantial crop loss. The extent of damage remains highly variable by location, elevation,...

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]]> 39387 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/laser-weeder-demonstration-in-vegetable-field-trials-at-rarec/ Laser Weeder Demonstration in Vegetable Field Trials at RAREC https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/955313378/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Tue, 05 May 2026 14:43:28 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39367 Wednesday, May 13th at 10 am Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC) 121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 Come see vegetable field trials evaluating the LaserWeeder G2 by Carbon Robotics. Laser weeding and laser crop thinning will be demonstrated in spinach, kale, and cilantro   Come see this new weed control technology in action! […]

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Rutgers Agricultural Research and Extension Center (RAREC)

121 Northville Rd, Bridgeton, NJ 08302

Come see vegetable field trials evaluating the LaserWeeder G2 by Carbon Robotics.

Laser weeding and laser crop thinning will be demonstrated in spinach, kale, and cilantro

Come see this new weed control technology in action!

More information is available on the attached...

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]]> 39367 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/39298-2/ Networks to Reduce Risk: Field trip to Montclair Community Farms and Program Wrap up https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954886709/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:13:14 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39298 Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the final event of the Networks to Reduce Risk: Building Viable NJ Farms program! We’re celebrating with a special field trip to Montclair Community Farms from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This fun wrap‑up event offers a great chance to explore urban agriculture, learn about sustainability and […]

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Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for the final event of the Networks to Reduce Risk: Building Viable NJ Farms program! We’re celebrating with a special field trip to Montclair Community Farms from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This fun wrap‑up event offers a great chance to explore urban agriculture, learn about sustainability and community food systems, and connect with fellow participants....

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]]> 39298 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/fruit-ipm-updates-week-of-4-06-2026-2-2/ Fruit IPM Updates Week of 4/20/2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954511685/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:43:37 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39282 Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit development across New Jersey progressed rapidly over the past week under continued warm conditions; however, a significant freeze event has resulted in widespread injury to blossoms and young fruit across much of the state. Reports from across the state indicate substantial losses in many orchards, particularly in low-lying areas […]

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Tree Fruit Phenology Update

Tree fruit development across New Jersey progressed rapidly over the past week under continued warm conditions; however, a significant freeze event has resulted in widespread injury to blossoms and young fruit across much of the state. Reports from across the state indicate substantial losses in many orchards, particularly in low-lying areas and blocks that were at...

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]]> 39282 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/ag-drone-webinar-tuesday-april-28th-700pm/ Ag Drone Webinar, Tuesday, April 28th 7:00PM https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954435854/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:56:01 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39278 Using Drones in Agriculture Webinar Date: April 28, 2026 Time: 7:00-8:30 PM This program will highlight research projects, and real-world uses of drones in agricultural operations and will foster discussion and networking for anyone interested in using drones in their agricultural operation. 7:00 PM Drone Technology: A Tool for Crop Production and Management – Stephen […]

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Webinar
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM

This program will highlight research projects, and real-world uses of drones in agricultural operations and will foster discussion and networking for anyone interested in using drones in their agricultural operation.

7:00 PM Drone Technology: A Tool for Crop Production and Management
– Stephen Komar, ANR Agent...

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]]> 39278 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/fruit-ipm-updates-week-of-4-06-2026-2/ Fruit IPM Updates Week of 4/13/2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954130649/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:38:20 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39261 Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit development resumed rapidly across New Jersey this past week following earlier frost events, with warm temperatures accelerating phenology. While some frost damage may be present in advanced blocks—particularly in southern counties—overall development is progressing quickly and bloom is widespread. A freeze event is expected overnight Monday 4/20 into...

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Tree Fruit Phenology Update

Tree fruit development resumed rapidly across New Jersey this past week following earlier frost events, with warm temperatures accelerating phenology. While some frost damage may be present in advanced blocks—particularly in southern counties—overall development is progressing quickly and bloom is widespread. A freeze event is expected overnight Monday 4/20 into...

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]]> 39261 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/salem-county-agronomy-twilight-meeting-1-may-1-2026-2/ SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1 (May 1, 2026) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954113177/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:41:17 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39256 SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1 Date & Time: May 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM(Program starts at 5:00 PM; please arrive a few minutes early) Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 51 Cheney Rd., Woodstown, NJ 08098 Registration:Call: 856-769-0090Email: molly.english@salemcountynj.gov Credits Approved: CORE: Basic Safety and Handling: 02 1A: Agricultural Plant: 02 10:...

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]]> SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1

Date & Time: May 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
(Program starts at 5:00 PM; please arrive a few minutes early)

Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 51 Cheney Rd., Woodstown, NJ 08098

Registration:
Call: 856-769-0090
Email: molly.english@salemcountynj.gov

Credits Approved:

  • CORE: Basic Safety and Handling: 02
  • 1A: Agricultural Plant: 02
  • 10:...

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]]> 39256 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/imbibitional-chilling-injury-risk-in-corn/ Imbibitional Chilling Injury Risk in Corn https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/954110255/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:27:31 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39250 Corn planting is underway across New Jersey (NJ), and early-season weather will strongly influence stand establishment. After a sharp temperature drop from unusually warm conditions earlier in April, the state is now experiencing a highly variable spring pattern with alternating cool and brief warm periods, followed by a gradual shift toward more stable spring conditions […]

]]> Corn planting is underway across New Jersey (NJ), and early-season weather will strongly influence stand establishment. After a sharp temperature drop from unusually warm conditions earlier in April, the state is now experiencing a highly variable spring pattern with alternating cool and brief warm periods, followed by a gradual shift toward more stable spring conditions into early May. Across...

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]]> 39250 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/farm-safety-needs-assessment-2/ Farm Safety Needs Assessment Closing May 1 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953921096/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39236 The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group is conducting a survey to evaluate the priority needs of New Jersey farmers for training and resource development related to safety and health.  As a New Jersey farmer, you are invited to complete this survey by Friday, May 1, 2026. Click here to access the survey and learn […]

]]> The Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group is conducting a survey to evaluate the priority needs of New Jersey farmers for training and resource development related to safety and health.  As a New Jersey farmer, you are invited to complete this survey by Friday, May 1, 2026. Click here to access the survey and learn more. 

Participation in this research study is voluntary. If you...

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]]> 39236 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/april-28th-evening-webinar-using-drones-in-agriculture/ April 28th Evening Webinar: Using Drones in Agriculture https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953837798/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:22:22 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39227 Using Drones in Agriculture Free Webinar Date: April 28, 2026 Time: 7:00-8:30 PM A 3-year USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Grant was awarded to a team of Agricultural Agents at Rutgers to study the use of drones in agriculture. Please join this team on Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00PM to learn about their work […]

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Free Webinar
Date: April 28, 2026
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM

A 3-year USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Grant was awarded to a team of Agricultural Agents at Rutgers to study the use of drones in agriculture. Please join this team on Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00PM to learn about their work and the use of drones for agriculture. This program will...

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]]> 39227 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/fruit-ipm-updates-week-of-4-06-2026/ Fruit IPM Updates Week of 4/06/2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953682896/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:20:28 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39179 Tree Fruit Phenology Update While tree fruit phenology seemed to advance rapidly late last month into early April across New Jersey, temperatures dropped below freezing overnight early in the week, slowing development and prompting frost warnings, negatively impacting advanced crops and cultivars in bloom. Warmer temperatures are forecast for the weekend and into next week, […]

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Tree Fruit Phenology Update

While tree fruit phenology seemed to advance rapidly late last month into early April across New Jersey, temperatures dropped below freezing overnight early in the week, slowing development and prompting frost warnings, negatively impacting advanced crops and cultivars in bloom. Warmer temperatures are forecast for the weekend and into next week, resuming and...

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]]> 39179 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/north-jersey-tree-fruit-twilight-meeting-i-3-2/ North Jersey Tree Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953535692/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:54:15 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39173 North Jersey Tree Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting  Supported by New Jersey Vegetable Growers Association   April 30, 202 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Ort Farms 25 Bartley Rd. Long Valley, NJ 07853   4:15 PM – Registration and Tour of Farmers Market 4:30 PM – Wagon Tour of the Farm 5:00 PM – Light Dinner (Sponsored […]

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North Jersey Tree Fruit and Vegetable Twilight Meeting 

Supported by

New Jersey Vegetable Growers Association

April 30, 202

4:30 PM-7:30 PM

Ort Farms

25 Bartley Rd.

Long Valley, NJ 07853

4:15 PM – Registration and Tour of Farmers Market

4:30 PM – Wagon Tour of the Farm

5:00 PM – Light Dinner (Sponsored by NJ Vegetable Growers Association)

5:30 PM – Proper Pesticide Handling, Personal...

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]]> 39173 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/fruit-ipm-updates-week-of-3-30-2026/ Fruit IPM Updates Week of 3/30/2026 https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/953252714/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:03:12 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39119 Tree Fruit Phenology Update Tree fruit phenology is progressing across New Jersey, with development in southern counties remaining slightly advanced and northern regions beginning to catch up. Overall, the 2026 season is showing a more compressed phenology window than typical. Warm temperatures this week significantly advanced phenology. In apples, most varieties have reached tight cluster...

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Tree Fruit Phenology Update

Tree fruit phenology is progressing across New Jersey, with development in southern counties remaining slightly advanced and northern regions beginning to catch up. Overall, the 2026 season is showing a more compressed phenology window than typical. Warm temperatures this week significantly advanced phenology.

In apples, most varieties have reached tight cluster...

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]]> 39119 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/apple-scab-update/ Apple Scab Update https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952258766/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:45:34 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39088 Apple Scab Update   Apple scab models are currently forecasting potential infection periods from March 31st-April 2nd. This is based on a green tip date of March 22nd which was observed across the state aside from the most northern counties. Conditions may be optimal for further scab infection events on April 5th-6th. Model outputs are most […]

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Apple scab models are currently forecasting potential infection periods from March 31st-April 2nd. This is based on a green tip date of March 22nd which was observed across the state aside from the most northern counties. Conditions may be optimal for further scab infection events on April 5th-6th. Model outputs are most accurate within 48-72 hours of the date in...

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]]> 39088 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/salem-county-agronomy-twilight-meeting-1-may-1-2026/ Salem County Agronomy Twilight Meeting-1 (May 1, 2026) https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/952217219/0/plantpestadvisorycommercialagupdates/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:24:04 +0000 https://plant-pest-advisory.rutgers.edu/?p=39077 SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1 Date & Time: May 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM(Program starts at 5:00 PM; please arrive a few minutes early) Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 51 Cheney Rd., Woodstown, NJ 08098 Registration:Call: 856-769-0090Email: molly.english@salemcountynj.gov Credits Applied For: CORE: Basic Safety and Handling 1A: Agricultural Plant 10:...

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]]> SALEM COUNTY AGRONOMY TWILIGHT MEETING-1

Date & Time: May 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
(Program starts at 5:00 PM; please arrive a few minutes early)

Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office, 51 Cheney Rd., Woodstown, NJ 08098

Registration:
Call: 856-769-0090
Email: molly.english@salemcountynj.gov

Credits Applied For:

  • CORE: Basic Safety and Handling
  • 1A: Agricultural Plant
  • 10:...

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