Before scheduling an audit review the standards to understand what is required. Go to https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/auditing/gap-ghp/harmonized and download the latest versions dated February 8, 2021. There have been changes since the 2018 version so review carefully. Compare the new version with your written food safety plan and make the necessary changes. If you need technical assistance […]
Continue reading...April 21, 2021 Melissa Bravo
Soybeans planted already? Weather and preherbicide considerations
Some producers took advantage of their efforts to fit fields last week and have planted full season beans at the time of this post. Soil temperatures were above 55ºF to 60ºF at planting. Peas and potatoes are also planted. A cold front last night coupled with gusty winds dropped surface soil temperatures below 50ºF in […]
Continue reading...April 21, 2021 Megan Muehlbauer
NJDEP Notice to Ag Businesses Regarding Open Burning April 21 2021
Due to the low temperatures predicted this evening April 21, 2021, the New Jersey DEP has issued an Open Burning Permit for Agricultural Businesses. Please see attached for details. NJDEP Notice to Ag Businesses re Open Burning 21April2021 Note:The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and New Jersey Forest Fire Service caution all farmers and […]
Continue reading...April 21, 2021 Kris Holmstrom
Allium leaf miner update: 04/21/21
Allium Leaf Miner Allium leaf miner (ALM) feeding/egg laying scars continue to increase in chive plantings near Milford, Hunterdon County and Lawrenceville, Mercer County as of this Tuesday. Chives in home gardens in central Morris County and southern Cape May County were also found to be infested this past weekend, with adults actively flying in […]
Continue reading...April 21, 2021 Rick VanVranken
Communicating the Value of COVID-19 Vaccines With Your Farm Employees
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Posters available in multiple languages – “Vaccines (shots) are one of the tools we have to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.” In an effort to increase participation in the COVID-19 vaccination program among farm workers, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), through the national Extension Foundation, is working with Cooperative Extension across the […]
Continue reading...April 20, 2021 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit IPM Report for April 20, 2021
Tree Fruit Phenology: Tree Fruit Phenology remains about normal. In southern counties most peach orchards are at petal fall. Redhaven was at approximately full bloom on 4/12, and 90% petal fall on 4/20. Plums are past petal fall and pears are at late bloom to petal fall. Red Delicious is at full bloom. Sweet cherries […]
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