Ag Convention DRAFT index of resolutions
11 Mar 2021, Posted by News, State News inThe 1-day, virtual NJ State Ag Convention, held February 17, covered a wide range of policy topics. To see a DRAFT index of the resolutions, click here.
The 1-day, virtual NJ State Ag Convention, held February 17, covered a wide range of policy topics. To see a DRAFT index of the resolutions, click here.
The New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station has recently posted a Cooperative Extension bulletin on sulfur nutrition and soil fertility. Check it out by clicking here.
TIME TO TALK ABOUT DEER! On Monday, Feb 22 at 12:15pm, the NJ Assembly Agriculture Committee will receive testimony concerning deer overpopulation & suggestions for effective strategies to address the issue. Visit njleg.state.nj.us and click on the red “Live Proceedings” button to listen in. Most…
Ryck Suydam, president of the New Jersey Farm Bureau, says legislative leadership should make deer overpopulation an immediate priority. “Together, we will explore proven methods to bring the deer overpopulation in our state back into balance by enacting meaningful legislation that protects both our residents…
You are probably thinking, yes, the government definitely can use some brains. This is your chance to contribute! The United States is nearing the goal line after a 70 year battle against scrapie, a fatal prion disease that affects the brain and spinal cord of…
If you want the inside scoop when it comes to policies and perspectives that will affect your farm or agribusiness in 2021, don’t miss the 102nd consecutive American Farm Bureau Convention. This is your opportunity to help set the agenda for the leading voice of…
Be advised the NJ DEP has announced that pesticide licenses will be delayed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This notification was sent to all email addresses associated with a pesticide license. While printing and mailing of licenses is delayed, if you have paid for your…
NJDA Secretary Fisher penned an open letter, reminding motorists to cooperate with agricultural vehicles on roads during the harvest season. Click here to read the letter.
In an October 12 article for NJ.com, wildlife experts explain that deer are more likely to collide with your car now than any other time of the year. . The top 6 NJ counties for deer-vehicle collisions from October-December 2018 were: Monmouth, Burlington, Somerset, Middlesex,…
Anthony Russo, President and CEO, CIANJ says “for our state’s farmers, including many struggling small business owners and their hard-working employees, deer are a constant menace. Deer-related losses to high-value crops in New Jersey exceed $15 million per year. According to state wildlife experts, deer…