The demands placed on farm operators, in terms of food safety documentation, are overwhelming. Growers are dealing with changing and conflicting guidelines from their wholesale customers as well as government entities. No matter that the dust has yet to settle on what practices make sense and what documentation requirements are reasonable for farm operators to […]
Continue reading...Risks to Soils and Plants from Saltwater Flooding
By Jim Murphy As you might expect, we are receiving questions from county agents, landscapers, and property owners about saltwater flooding effects on soils and plants and the appropriate remediation. The information below may be helpful in answering these questions. (Thanks to Stephanie Murphy for pulling together a lot of this information). Source: Read More […]
Continue reading...Mid-Atlantic Pumpkin School
Date: January 18, 2013 Location: Rutgers Cooperative Extension Office in Burlington County office in Westampton, NJ. The location is easy to find, just off Exit 5 of the NJ Turnpike.
Continue reading...This week in Turf November 15, 2012
Plant & Pest Advisory, Landscape, Nursery & Turf Edition, November 15, 2012 Diseases of Turfgrass Stem and Crown Rust; Stripe Smut; Take All Patch Pink Snow Mold Announcements Turfgrass Expo – December 4 – 6, 2012 at Trump Taj Mahal Casino/Resort This is a great opportunity to receive the latest turf management information from nationally […]
Continue reading...NJ Fruit Crop Insurance Deadline: November 20
– Win Cowgill and David Lee All fruit growers should note that November 20, 2012 Is the Deadline for Fruit Crop Insurance in New Jersey Important Dates Sales Closing Tree Fruit, Blueberries and NAP -November 20, 2012 for 2013 crop Production Report Due for 2012 -January 13, 2013 Acreage Report Due for 2012- January […]
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