For its 2024 public hearing on water issues, the NJ Clean Water Council has chosen to seek public input on the impacts of the PFAS family of chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals.” The virtual meeting (Microsoft Teams) will be held on Tuesday, December 17…
The SADC recently added two important documents to its website for the new formula value. One is a summary report of the outreach and research that was done, key findings and the valuation for the new formula. Click here to read the summary. The second…
Hurricane Helene Farm Relief Effort In the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, Farm Bureau organizations in and near the affected region are providing resources to assist their fellow farmers. States where agriculture was heavily impacted include Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina,…
Testimony as Prepared by Linda Pryor, American Farm Bureau Federation United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security September 11, 2024 Chairman Duncan, Ranking Member DeGette and members of the Committee, my name is Linda Pryor. I…
The following article was provided by American National Insurance Company. Your home is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Protecting it – and the loved ones who call it home – should always be top of mind. Yet, every year, approximately…
This month, the Murphy Administration released an expansive plan that sets specific actions to be taken by agencies across state government to protect the health and welfare of residents from the impacts of extreme heat caused by a changing climate. Click here to read more.
The USDA has issued a Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the current Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program in New Jersey. The proposed action is required to implement an update to the NJ CREP agreement with the objective to expand the program to up to 30,000 acres…
Most agricultural operations are covered by the OSHA rule to log work related injuries. OSHA work related injuries and illnesses forms are required for all business with 11 or more employees, and there are 3 forms you need to be familiar with for compliance. If…
Agricultural employers are encouraged to take precautions during extreme heat conditions. There are numerous online resources that provide recommendations to limit the risk of heat stress. Rutgers Cooperative Extension resources for heat stress prevention. NJAES Factsheet #747: Preventing Heat Stress in Agriculture, updated and published…
By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Competing letters. Much public testimony. And now, a possible heat wave. As lawmakers consider a measure that would add new protections for workers in New Jersey who toil in extreme heat, forecasters say the state could soon be…
