To learn the status of your Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) office, please visit the County Office tab at njaes.rutgers.edu. Note that the status of office access listed below is subject to change in this current state of emergency. Personnel in most offices are working remotely or in offices with restricted access, but are still available […]
Continue reading...March 18, 2020 Rick VanVranken
ReadyAG – Dealing With Disaster May Be The Last Thing On Your Mind, But Are You Prepared?
The COVID-19 posts asking if your business could survive if you, as owner/operator/key manager, got sick reminded me that we never ‘plan to fail, but to often fail to plan’! ReadyAG is an online self-assessment tool that is meant to help you do just that. You can download the entire workbook or use the online […]
Continue reading...March 18, 2020 Meredith Melendez
COVID-19 Resources for Best Practices on Farms
North Carolina State University and the University of Florida have made additional resources available for farmers regarding best practices during this COVID-19 outbreak. FAQ for U-Pick Farms Preventive Cleaning and Sanitizing Surfaces for COVID-19 FAQ For Farmers Markets FAQ For Food Service and Retail Workers If you have questions please contact Wes Kline wkline@njaes.rutgers.edu or […]
Continue reading...March 17, 2020 Jim Murphy
Green-up Started
Soil temperatures have been warming and reached the mid-40s °F last week at Rutgers Hort Farm No. 2 in North Brunswick NJ and are creeping into the upper-40s °F early this week. Dr. Clarke recommends that treatment of turf with a history of take-all pa… Read More »
Continue reading...March 17, 2020 Dave Schmitt
Tree Fruit IPM Report for March 17, 2020
Tree Fruit Phenology: Tree Fruit Phenology is advanced. In southern counties some early blooming varieties are at Pink with a few blossoms open. Redhaven was at Bud swell on March 9, and is pre-pink. This is among the earliest observation for this stage over the past 20 years. Only two years were close: 2002 and […]
Continue reading...March 17, 2020 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
Produce Pick-Up and Deliveries During the COVID-19 Outbreak- Keeping things Safe
New Jersey produce buyers and shippers are essential in keeping our produce department shelves stocked for consumers. Questions have come into the Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety Team regarding best practices for the shipping or receiving of produce. Communication is key, and prominent signage is the best way to convey your policies. Here are some suggestions […]
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