Learn More about Lightning Protection
01 Jul 2021, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, Uncategorized, WeatherCheck out these loss prevention tips regarding lighting, from American National Insurance. Click here.
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Learn How to Prevent Heat Stress
30 Jun 2021, Posted by in News, WeatherCheck out this fact sheet from Rutgers Cooperative Extension on how to prevent heat stress in agriculture. Click here.
Heat Stress Advisory
23 Jun 2015, Posted by in News, WeatherAt this time of year, heat stress becomes a symptom that you need to be aware of during the hot days of summer. Farm workers should be monitored to prevent a heat illness. OSHA has some helpful tips on preventing heat stress, and what to…
NJ Climatologist’s office makes major expansion to weather, climate data offerings
20 Jun 2014, Posted by in WeatherMore than one billion records of New Jersey weather and climate data are now available on the state climatologist’s revamped website. Click here to read more from the Star Ledger.
After a harsh winter New Jersey Crops are just peachy
13 Jun 2014, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, WeatherThe strawberries are excellent — late, but excellent. Local farmers are predicting that other crops will fare as well after the long, cold winter. At worst, there was a delay in planting due to icy and wet soil. At best, the snow and cold moistened…
Farmers urged to report crop damage from recent wind and hail
27 May 2014, Posted by in WeatherThe New Jersey Department of Agriculture has been hearing reports of crop damage from a hail storm that hit Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Atlantic counties on May 22. The Department is working with USDA Farm Service Agency in helping to assess damage and determine what…
South Jersey farmers assess damage after hailstorm hits tri-county crops
24 May 2014, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, WeatherNew Jersey agriculture officials spent Friday assessing crop damage from a heavy hailstorm that swept through Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland counties Thursday night, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Click here to read more.
With Too Much Rain in the South, Too Little Produce on the Shelves
29 Jul 2013, Posted by in WeatherMajor rain fall, especially in the South, affecting produce in the stores. Click here to read more from the New York Times.
Fires should serve as wake-up call
16 Jul 2013, Posted by in Miscellaneous, News, WeatherA piece from Certified Forester Bob Williams on the forest fire risk. Click here to read more from the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Farmers battling the heavy rains
25 Jun 2013, Posted by in Weatherthe Daily Journal (6-25-13)
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