By now you’ve probably heard from many venues that the educational sessions of our 2021 NJ Ag/VGANJ Convention will be held virtually the last week of February. Members of the Rutgers NJAES Vegetable Working Group and our colleagues that cover other commodities have developed a comprehensive program covering a wide range of topics. The entire […]
Continue reading...January 28, 2021 Kate Brown
Nominate Your Fire Department to Win a Grain Bin Rescue Tube
In support of “Grain Bin Safety Week” (February 21-27, 2021), Nationwide Insurance has partnered with the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety (NECAS), KC Supply, and others to sponsor the “Nominate Your Fire Department Contest”. Winning departments will receive one grain rescue tube and a 6-hour grain entrapment rescue training session at the winner’s location […]
Continue reading...January 28, 2021 Andy Wyenandt
A survey for all basil growers in the US.
As a follow-up to the virtual Basil Workshop held by UMASS, Rutgers University, and the University of Florida in December 2020, UMASS has created a short survey for any US basil grower to participate in. Below is a link to the survey and additional information that basil growers might find useful. The link to the […]
Continue reading...January 27, 2021 Michael Westendorf
Llama and Alpaca Production
Llamas (Lama glama) and alpacas (Lamapacos) are members of the Camelid family, which also includes the vicuna (Lama vicuna) and guanaco (Lama guanicoe). Their inclusion in this family is based upon their characteristic traits of being hornless, cud-chewing ruminants with an even number of toes and padded feet. Their gentle disposition, need for minimal care, […]
Continue reading...January 27, 2021 Michael Westendorf
Hackettstown Livestock Auction Results for July 18, 2023
This auction sells: lambs, sheep, goats, calves, beef cattle, pigs, rabbits, and all types of heavy fowl. Auctions are held every Tuesday with the first sale beginning at 10:30 am and ending with the last sale at 5:30 pm. Hay, straw, grain, and firewood are also for sale. Hackettstown Livestock Auction Farm Fresh Eggs available […]
Continue reading...January 26, 2021 Michelle Infante-Casella
New Jersey Department of Agriculture Moves to New Building in Trenton
The New Jersey Department of Agiculture Administration and Staff have moved from their previous office building to a new location. In the event anyone needs to drop off samples for testing or visit the NJDA for any reason, please be advised of this change of location. The new building address for the NJDA office is: […]
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