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Garden State’s $1.5B agriculture industry ‘going strong’ thanks to innovation

16 Oct 2023, Posted by admin in Economics and Prices, Local Farms and Food, News, State News

Despite challenges, state’s farms are ‘still going strong’ thanks to innovations The basics: Agriculture is New Jersey’s third-largest industry, generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue. The industry is facing challenges such as a tough regulatory environment, high operating costs, competition and unpredictable weather conditions….

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PESTICIDE CONTAINER DISPOSAL

04 Oct 2023, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State News

The NJDA has released a DEP advisory to farmers regarding the proper disposal of empty pesticide containers. This two-page document summarizes helpful tips and the rules for various situations regarding disposal and recycling. This guide explains how/where to make the disposals, including contact telephone numbers…

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Equine Advisory Awards Presented

16 Jun 2023, Posted by admin in News, State News

The Equine Advisory Board and the State of NJ honored many in the equine industry as part of June being “month of the horse” Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Joe Atchison read and presented the proclamation from Governor Murphy.  He then went on to present several…

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Are You Ready for the New FDA Antibiotic Rule?

31 May 2023, Posted by admin in News, Science and Environmental Issues

New rules governing many livestock antibiotics go into effect in June.  Producers will need a veterinary prescription to purchase most antibiotics.  Click here for more information from Michael L Westendorf PhD, Rutgers University; Jon E Higgins VMD  Acorn Farmvets LLC and Dan Wunderlich, New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

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BBB Tip: How to spot a deepfake and avoid scams

10 Apr 2023, Posted by admin in News

New technology makes it nearly impossible to tell fake video or audio clips from real ones. Now, as the software used to create these “deepfakes” becomes more widespread, scammers are using it to steal money and sensitive information. Click here to learn what a deepfake…

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