Rutgers Cooperative Extension
The accumulation of heat units (Growing Degree Days (GDD)) is increasing rapidly across many areas of New Jersey as we soon enter into the early weeks of April. If past histories or present-day monitoring indicate the need for interventions, then the best control windows for an increasing number of insect/mite pests are beginning to occur. […]
Continue reading...FSMA Produce Safety Rule compliance, third party audit standards, and general best practices all include the need for irrigation, harvest, cleaning, sanitation, handwashing, pesticide application, drinking and postharvest water testing. Not all tests are the same, but all cost money, so make sure what your paying for meets your needs. Here are the questions […]
Continue reading...Recent COVID-19 relief programs have impacts for farmers. The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the 2020 tax year will be automatically extended from April 15, 2021, to May 17, 2021. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury has also extended income tax […]
Continue reading...Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions. The new initiative should offer assistance to New Jersey farmers because the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers will reach a broader set of producers […]
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Small Ruminant Spring Meeting 4-5-21 April 5th from 7pm-8pm Virtually on Webex. Register at https://go.rutgers.edu/RUSmallRuminant
Continue reading...Poultry Basics-April 7th at 12pm, Virtually on Webex. Thinking of acquiring a flock of chickens, or perhaps you already have some but would like of a bit of guidance? Hank Bignell, of Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Warren County will explain all there is to know about beginning and caring for your flock. Are you interested […]
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