Covering Public Safety, Engineering and Agriculture
in collaboration with RCE Specialists & Agents
Friday, May 31 – 9am-1pm
Mays Landing campus Student Center
Register at atlanticcapedroneday.eventbrite.com
March 1, 2019 Rick VanVranken
Atlantic-Cape Community College Offers DRONE DAY – A Learning Symposium
February 27, 2019 Thierry Besancon
2019 Mid-Atlantic Field Crop Weed Management Guide
The 2019 updated version of the “Mid-Atlantic Field Crop Weed Management Guide” is available. This guide is collaboratively developed by weed scientists from Penn State, , Univ. of Delaware, Univ. of Maryland, Rutgers University, Virginia Tech, and West Virginia Univ.
The guide covers weed management for field corn, sorghum, soybean, small grains, and forage and pastures. Information concerning the use, restrictions, and recommendations of burndown, preemergence, and postemergence herbicides labeled on these crops can be found in the guide, including relative effectiveness data from locally conducted research. Description of the various premixes as well as guidance for managing troublesome weeds are also part of the guide.
The guide can be ordered on-line at https://extension.psu.edu/mid-atlantic-field-crop-weed-management-guide. Available on-line are the printed copies for $25; an enhanced pdf copy for use on computers and tablets for $15 or both a hard copy and pdf for $35.
A sample of the guide can be downloaded at the following address https://extension.psu.edu/downloadable/download/sample/sample_id/880/
February 26, 2019 Rick VanVranken
Ag Special Use Permits on State Owned Land – Bidding Open Until 3pm, Friday March 1.
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection is putting out to bid Agriculture Special Use Permits on land owned by the Department and managed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. The Special Use Permits (SUP) will afford more farmers access to agricultural opportunities on State lands. For generations, the Department has worked closely with farmers to the mutual benefit of agriculture, our natural resources, and our resource users.
The bids are open to all interested farmers. Bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2019.
For information about individual farm parcels and submitting a bid, visit the SUP Bid Forms and Information Packets page.
February 26, 2019 Rick VanVranken
March 15 Crop Insurance Sales Closing Deadline Approaching
March 15, the next Crop Insurance Sales Closing Deadline, is the last date you can purchase a policy for the following insurable crops in New Jersey for 2019:
- Corn/Silage
- Spring Forage Seeding
- Grain Sorghum
- Oats
- Soybeans
- Processing Beans
- Processing Tomatoes
- Fresh Market Sweet Corn
- as well as Whole Farm Revenue Protection
Contact your private crop insurance provider for details.
January 15, 2019 Rick VanVranken
2019 NJ State Agricultural Convention & Trade Show – Feb 5, 6, 7
Harrah’s Resort & Waterfront Conference Center – Atlantic City
- Rutgers Cooperative Extension agents and specialists have finished the educational sessions with topics covering a wide range of topics.
- The Vegetable Growers Association says the trade show is just about sold out with industry vendors from near and far.
- The NJ Dept of Agriculture has shared the preliminary schedule for the State Board of Agriculture’s policy sessions.
The only thing left is for you to register and join us in Atlantic City. Registration/membership details and hotel reservations can be found on the VGANJ convention website.
January 2, 2019 Rick VanVranken
RU Ready to Farm – Beginner Farmer Workshop at NJ Ag Convention
Rutgers Cooperative Extension is hosting the RU Ready to Farm Beginner Farmer Workshop during the New Jersey Agricultural Convention & Trade Show at Harrah’s Resort & Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City on Thursday, February 7, 2019 from 8:30 am – 4 pm. Please share this with anyone interested in starting a farm, those new to farming, or established farmers looking for new opportunities. All are welcome to attend.
Topics covered in this workshop include:
- Resources on land availability in the state
- Tips on where to access capital
- Shared experiences from successful farmers
- Insight on what to look for when assessing potential farm properties
- Methods of effective marketing and promotion of farm products
- Current organic and conventional agricultural regulations
For the program agenda and to register for this workshop, click here.
