A side-by-side comparison of soybean planting practices was featured this year in our demonstration plots at the Burlington County Agricultural Center in Moorestown. Field History: A 2020 crop of popcorn preceded the soybeans we planted earlier this year. Following popcorn harvest in fall 2020, cereal rye was planted at a rate of 1-1.5 bushels per […]
A 4-H story is an opportunity for a 4-H member to reflect upon their 4-H experiences and communicate how and why 4-H has affected them. Burlington County Leaders Council recognizes 4-H members for engaging in rich learning experiences resulting in outstanding knowledge and life skill development. Burlington County 2021 Story Award Winners are Nathanael M. and […]
Though not yet found in NJ, keep tar spot to your radar when scouting corn. Tar spot is a fungal disease of corn that causes small, raised, black spots to appear on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces (Photos 1 & 2). With severe disease, spots may also be observed on corn husks and […]
The 2021 Aspen Hills Holiday Project is up and running. Burlington County 4-H is continuing its tradition of providing gifts and other items to the residents of the Aspen Hills facility (formerly the Buttonwood Hospital) in Pemberton, NJ. This project makes such a difference in the lives of residents of Aspen Hills. Similar to last […]
Palmer amaranth is a formidable weed from the Southwest that’s gaining ground in New Jersey soybean fields (Photo 1). The challenge in managing palmer amaranth is the plant’s ability to develop resistance to herbicides; populations across the United States have developed resistance to eight herbicide groups (i.e. modes of action) with individual populations commonly resistant […]
If your pesticide applicators license expires on October 31, 2021, there are only a few days left to earn the continuing education units (CEUs) you need to maintain your license. Information on how to check the status of your license and CEUs is included at the bottom of this post. Be aware that 100% of […]
Entomologists throughout the region have sounded the alarm – the fall armyworm population has reached outbreak level this year. Severe damage was reported in New York where armyworm larvae defoliated 50-acres of alfalfa, seemingly overnight. Significant damage to lawns and managed turfgrass has been observed in neighboring states. Fall armyworm is a caterpillar pest of […]
The Burlington County 4-H Carrot Club spend their Saturday’s at the Burlington County Agricultural Center educating the public about their club and answering general 4-H question.
Have you ever wondered how you could give back to your community? Join Burlington County 4-H Active Citizenship club to learn more about opportunities to serve the community you live in and what it means to be a responsible citizen on Saturday, October 2, from 12:30-2:00PM
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service will conduct the next Census of Agriculture in 2022. Why participate? The Census is the only source of uniform, comprehensive, and impartial data on land use, operator characteristics, production practices, income, and expenditures of U.S. agriculture. Statistics from these data demonstrate the value of agriculture in this country and […]
