From Douglas H. Fisher, Secretary, NJ Department of Agriculture The New Jersey Department of Agriculture is committed to keeping you informed of how the ongoing shutdown of federal services will impact agriculture in New Jersey. As of this afternoon, we know the following from a conference call today with USDA and the National Association of […]
Continue reading...September 27, 2013 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
FDA Publishes Resorces for Produce Growers
The FDA has released a fact sheet with multiple resources for produce growers regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act. Included resources are: Produce rule Preventive controls rule Key issues (agricultural water, biological soil amendments etc.) Backround information on FSMA FDA videos and presentations For more information click on the highlighted “fact sheet” words above.
Continue reading...September 27, 2013 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
Instructions on How to Comment on the Proposed FSMA Rule
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the most sweeping reform of food safety laws in over 70 years. Signed January 4, 2011 by President Obama, FSMA aims to create an integrated food safety system and improve the quality of food products to the public by reducing foodborne illness. On January 4, 2013, the U.S. […]
Continue reading...September 27, 2013 Wes Kline and Meredith Melendez
The Food Safety Modernization Act: What Does it Mean for Your Farm Operation?
FSMA Informational Meeting October 22, 2013 Rutgers EcoComplex 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Free of Charge Sponsored by: New Jersey Department of Agriculture and New Jersey Farm Burea For more details click the highlighted link.
Continue reading...September 27, 2013 Andy Wyenandt
Vegetable Disease Briefs – 9/28/13
Basil downy mildew remains active. The weather this time of year is ideal for downy mildew development across many crops. Growers should remain diligent going into the fall with regular scouting and preventative fungicide applications.
Continue reading...September 27, 2013 Mark VanGessel
Considerations for Small Grain Weed Control
Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Specialist; mjv@udel.edu For no-till fields, a non-selective herbicide needs to be used prior to planting. If grasses or perennial weeds are present, glyphosate is a better choice than paraquat. Fields worked with a vertical tillage implement for residue management still need a non-selective herbicide. These implements are not weed control tools. There […]
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