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.
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I Planned to Decline the Vaccine. Getting COVID Changed My Mind.
21 Jun 2021, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental IssuesJohnny Painter, a third-generation Pennsylvania farmer shares why he changed his mind and decided to get the Covid-19 vaccine. He’s also encouraging all others in the agriculture community to do the same. Click here to read his story.
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.
Ag Convention DRAFT index of resolutions
11 Mar 2021, Posted by in News, State NewsThe 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.
Pesticide Licenses Delayed due to Covid-19
23 Nov 2020, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsBe 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…
Fisher: During the fall harvest, please give our farmers a brake
30 Oct 2020, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, News, State NewsNJDA 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.
Russo: Yet Another Economic Threat to New Jersey — Too Many Deer
29 Oct 2020, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsAnthony 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…
Deer overpopulation is real in NJ. Our current maintenance approach isn’t enough
29 Oct 2020, Posted by in News, Science and Environmental Issues, State NewsGene Huntington, an ecological land planner and the founder of Steward Green writes the the ongoing emergency of deer over-population will not improve without intervention that includes a science-based approach to ensure success. . “The severely out-of-balance deer population leads to millions of dollars in…
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…
NJDA Secretary urges consumers to purchase local flowers for Mother’s Day
04 May 2020, Posted by in Local Farms and Food, News, State NewsNJDA Secretary Douglas Fisher released a letter today urging everyone to help support the New Jersey floriculture industry by purchasing flowers and plants from local greenhouses, nurseries and garden centers. Click here to read Secretary Fisher’s letter.