Tomato and pepper transplanting has begun in southern New Jersey. With the on and off again heavy rains we have been getting all growers should consider applying at-transplanting fungicides for root rot control. Please click here to see this article from last week. Root rot in pea has been reported. Infected plants will wilt and […]
Continue reading...April 29, 2020 Rick VanVranken
USDA ‘Farmers to Families Food Box Program’ Info Webinar TODAY at 2pm for Farmers, Shippers, Suppliers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 2 p.m. ET, for farmers, shippers and other suppliers interested in learning more about the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This webinar is an opportunity for these parties to learn how to supply produce, […]
Continue reading...April 29, 2020 Hemant Gohil
SBA resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications
The SBA (Small Business Administration) has resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program applications from participating lenders on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 10:30am EDT. If you haven’t requested Small Business Administration funds, do it soon. For Details please visit – https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program#section-header-0
Continue reading...April 28, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
On-Farm Direct Marketing in 2020 Webinars – Every Tuesday Night in May
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agents are hosting a 4-part webinar series, every Tuesday in May from 7:00-8:00PM to assist farmers with on-farm direct marketing operations to develop strategies for the 2020 season. This 4-part, weekly program will present and discuss the following topics: Session 1 (May 5th): Maintaining Social Distancing and Safe Food Handling Practices: […]
Continue reading...April 28, 2020 Rick VanVranken
NJ Dept of Agriculture Memo RE: Labor Housing Guidance Forthcoming
We’ve been asked to share the attached memo from NJDA Secretary Fisher regarding guidance on ag labor housing as it relates to COVID 19.
Continue reading...April 27, 2020 Michelle Infante-Casella
Ask the Ag Agent Weekly Online/Call-In Forum and New Web Page
Ask the Ag Agent was created when COVID-19 forced a new normal in communications nationwide. Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agricultural Agents working with “Ask the Ag Agent” education and outreach are committed to the agriculture industry and all interested in growing plants, raising livestock and essential resources related to agriculture. The program now features a new Ask […]
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