David Owens, Extension Entomologist, owensd@udel.edu During Ag Week, several resources were mentioned that may be of interest. MyIPM App For Row Crops: pest photos, overviews, cultural, biological and chemical controls with insecticide trade names, rates, and other key information is… Continue Reading
Wes Kline, Ag & Natural Resources County Agent, Cumberland Co., Rutgers University; wkline@njaes.rutgers.edu The water rule under the Food Safety Modernization Rule (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) has been under review for some time. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)… Continue Reading
Wes Kline, Ag & Natural Resources County Agent, Cumberland Co., Rutgers University; wkline@njaes.rutgers.edu The FDA has finalized traceability requirements under FSMA. The rule takes effect January 20, 2023, but enforcement will be delayed until January 20, 2026. All operations will… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu and Emmalea Ernest, Scientist – Vegetable & Fruit Crops; emmalea@udel.edu Growers using plastic mulch may be interested in the Sustainable Mulch Management Newsletter from Washington State University. This newsletter is issued twice… Continue Reading
Gordon Johnson, Extension Vegetable & Fruit Specialist; gcjohn@udel.edu When poultry growers lose a contract to grow chickens for an integrator, these poultry houses are retired or are left unused, and income is lost. There are over 1200 such houses on… Continue Reading
