NJ Farmers Worry About Rising Costs
22 Jun 2022, Posted by in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, NewsFarmers are dealing with notable increases in the prices of fuel and fertilizer. Click here for the video. Click here for a transcript.
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Analyzing Farm Inputs: The Cost to Farm Keeps Rising
31 Mar 2022, Posted by in Economics and Prices, National News, NewsAFBF staff economist Shelby Myers authored a “Market Intel” article (as part of a series) that dives deeper into the rising prices of farm production expenses like fertilizer, seed and pesticides, energy, machinery and land that are pushing farmers further away from breakeven and questioning…
Conservation Reserve Program Signup Deadline July 23
18 Jun 2021, Posted by in Economics and Prices, National News, News, Science and Environmental IssuesUSDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup deadline is July 23. Additionally, the USDA-FSA will accept applications for the CRP Grasslands funding from July 12 to August 20. Click here for more information from USDA-FSA.
N.J. has too many deer and legislators need to do something about it.
19 Feb 2021, Posted by in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News, UncategorizedRyck 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…
USDA’s farmers.gov/cfap website a great resource
13 Aug 2020, Posted by in Economics and Prices, News, UncategorizedThe US Department of Agriculture has developed a website specifically to assist farmers whose operations have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The site includes a lot of helpful information, specifically about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) which provides direct relief to producers…
Don’t skip a chance to get PPP funding
23 Jul 2020, Posted by in Economics and Prices, National News, NewsThe Aug. 8 deadline for applying for a Paycheck Protection Program loan is quickly approaching and there’s still about $130 billion remaining of the $660 billion authorized by Congress. If you’re one of the millions of small-business owners who haven’t applied, then you could be…
Farm Service Agency still open for business during Covid-19
28 Apr 2020, Posted by in Economics and Prices, News, UncategorizedThe USDA is finalizing rules for Covid-19 financial assistance for farmers. In addition to regular FSA programs, the agency will likely play a key roll in any additional disaster assistance due to this pandemic. All producers should be prepared to contact their local Farm Service…
NJ Economic Development Authority Announces New Initiatives to Support Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
26 Mar 2020, Posted by in Economics and Prices, News, State NewsThe New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved a suite of new programs designed to support businesses and workers facing economic hardship due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. The package of initiatives includes a grant program for small businesses, a zero-interest…
View the Most Recent Price Reports for the Hackettstown Auction
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NJ State Board of Ag announces position on minimum wage
13 Dec 2018, Posted by in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, News, State News, UncategorizedThe New Jersey State Board of Agriculture recently announced their positions on the minimum wage issue. Click here to read it.