Archives for March 2013

March 5, 2013 Wes Kline

Summary: FDA presentations on Food Safety Modernization Act

In this update we summarize of some of the material most recently presented by the Food and Drug Administration on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
FSMA Proposed – Sec. 105 Rule

Also find a compliance decision tree for US growers of fruits, vegetables, nuts, mushrooms, herbs, or sprouts. This rule will impact most growers in New Jersey. If you have questions do not hesitate to contact Meredith Melendez or myself.

Filed Under: Food Safety

March 4, 2013 Dave Schmitt

Start Fire Blight Control Now

Mark Longstroth at MSU reminds us that now is the time to start fire blight control measures by pruning out overwintered cankers. Now is also a good time to review the current research and control recommendations for season long management programs.

Remember to check the NEWA site during bloom for infection event predictions.

Filed Under: Tree Fruit

March 1, 2013 Administrator

March 15th Crop Insurance Deadline

By gardenstatecropinsuranceeducationinitiative

March 15th is sales closing for all corn, soybean, grain sorghum, spring oats, spring forage seeding, sweet corn, processing beans, processing tomatoes, and AGR Lite crop insurance policies!
Questions about crop insurance? call your crop insurance provider or our office at 1-800-308-2449

Source: NJ Crop Insurance Education

Filed Under: Commercial Ag Updates