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2012 Farm Bill News

The Senate Agriculture Committee released a summary of the 2012 Farm Bill they approved on April 26, 2012.

Click here for a copy of the bill summary.

 

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News Media Round-Up

"Feyl tapped as executive director for Highlands" from AmericanFarm.com

"Highlands Council names Morris County freeholder as executive director" from the Star Ledger (4-20-12)

"The Cost of Green Grass " from the New York Times (4-19-12)

"Spring is hopeful for farmers" from the Courier Post (3-31-12)

"Warm weather was peachy, but recent freeze has fruit farmers scrambling to save souring crops" from the Star Ledger (3-27-12)

"Overnight freeze may have been easier on South Jersey crops than feared" from the Press of Atlantic City (3-27-12)

"Opinion: Solar farms shouldn't sprawl all over agricultural land" from the Trenton Times (3-21-12)

"From fuel to fertilizer, the cost of farming has skyrocketed" from the Press of Atlantic City (3-07-12)

"Tree-killing pine beetles get early start in South Jersey" from the Press of Atlantic City (2-27-12)

"Gloucester county Office of Land Preservation making headway in the new year" from the Gloucester County Times (2-26-12)

"N.J. Assembly panel backs higher minimum wage" from philly.com (2-24-12)

"Residents tell state officials that plan to direct economic growth is just more over-regulation" from the Press of Atlantic City (2-14-12)

"Minimum-wage proposal in N.J. stirs debate, especially in farm sector"  from the Philadelphia Inquirer (2-09-12)

"Farmers Plan Biggest U.S. Crop Boost Since 1984, Led by Corn: Commodities" from Bloomberg.com (2-07-12)

"Building slump cuts landscaping needs, hurts state's nursery tree sales" from the Press of Atlantic City (2-06-12)

"N. Jersey Democrat wants to raise minimum wage to $8.50 an hour, among nation's highest" from the Philadelphia Inquirer (1-20-12)

"In Closter, fairness debate stirs over farmland-assessed homesteads" from Northjersey.com (1-19-12)

"Seeking common ground on N.J. forests" from the Philadelphia Inquirer (12-27-11)

"N.J. wine producers fight to direct ship bottles out of state" from the Asbury Park Press (12-26-11)

"Bill to aid state wineries heads to Assembly" from the Gloucester County Times (12-18-11)

"Monmouth Park faces shutdown in 2012 if a new lease deal can't be reached in seven days" from the Star Ledger (12-12-11)

 

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The IRS has special guidance documents just for farmers.

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The New Jersey
Farm Bureau Mission


The mission of the New Jersey Farm Bureau is to represent agricultural producers and enterprises at all levels of government - local, state, federal and international. This representation includes the influence of regulations and laws, the creation of positive public relations, and the seeking out of initiatives, activities and ventures to help the profitability of the producer members. This organization will remain faithful to the democratic process managed by representatives from every part of the state.

Contact NJFB
Phone: 609-393-7163
Fax: 609-599-1209
168 West State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08608
mail@njfb.org

 

 

State Legislative Update

Click here for the May 2012 update.


Farmers are advised . . . all licensed pesticide applicators under DEP rules who store pesticides on their business site are required to notify their local fire company of such storage by May 1 of each year.

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Meats and Cheese Drive Slight Increase in Retail Food Prices

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NJFB submitted comments to the SADC on the proposed Direct Marketing AMP.

Click here to read the comments.


In 2009, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati ruled that pesticide applications “to” or “near” waters of the United States are qualified point-source pollutants.  As such, these applications now require National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) permit coverage under the Clean Water Act (CWA).

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New Jersey Farm Bureau submitted comments regarding the new State Strategic Plan.  

Click here to read the comments.


Last January, Gov. Christie signed into law a bill that establishes standards for turf fertilization, requires certification of professional fertilizer applicators, and regulates labeling and the sale of specialty fertilizers for turf.  Implementation took effect in January, 2012.

Rutgers-NJAES has launched ProFACT, the internet-based training program that will guide implementation of the law. 

Click here to go to ProFACT. 


Minimum Wage: NJFB has posted a one page fact sheet entitled: "Minimum Wage Increase Proposal-Impacts on Agriculture." 

It contains a brief description of the proposed bills (S-3, A-2162) and talking points for farmers to use when discussing the legislation.


Farmland Assessment
Know the Facts

NJFB, has updated its farmland assessment fact sheet.  
Click here for a copy.


  NJFB's Summary of the Common Motor Vehicle Regulations Impacting Farmers is now available online.

Click here for a copy of the booklet.

 

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