Portions of this story are courtesy of Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Fields of Devotion, the science-in-action film featuring Rutgers University plant biologists developing disease-resistant food crops, is bringing farmers and university researchers together to discuss ways to jointly tackle New Jersey’s food production challenges. The film, directed by Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) […]
Continue reading...August 18, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
‘Fields of Devotion’ premiers on NJ-PBS on Saturday, August 19th at 5 PM.
August 18, 2023 Meredith Melendez
FSMA PSR Qualified Exempt? Keep Up with Your Paperwork!
If your farm is considered qualified exempt from the FSMA Produce Safety Rule you have probably needed to provide paperwork to the NJDA at least once. Farms should be reviewing and updating their documentation that proves qualified exemption status annually and be prepared to show this again to the NJDA when required. Guidance and template […]
Continue reading...August 16, 2023 Kris Holmstrom
Vegetable IPM Update 8/16/23
Sweet Corn Fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in whorl stage plantings remain a presence. In scouted fields, some infestations in whorl corn are in excess of 20%, and are likely much higher in the southern coastal areas. Growers are advised to check whorl and seedling stage corn plantings weekly for signs of FAW. Consider treating if […]
Continue reading...August 16, 2023 Pat Hastings
NJDA Ag Recycling Program — 1 CORE Credit Award: See Dates for Atlantic, Monmouth, & Salem Sites
Pesticide container disposal is offered to agricultural, professional, and commercial pesticide applicators who hold a NJDEP pesticide license. One core credit will be given to pesticide license holders who follow required processing steps and bring th… Read More »
Continue reading...August 14, 2023 Rick VanVranken
Canadian Government Sets New Rules For Importing Romaine Lettuce From US This Fall
As reported in The Produce Reporter by Blue Book Services on August 1, 2023, the Canadian government has released new temporary licensing rules for importers of US romaine lettuce beginning September 28 and running through December 20, 2023. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CA FIA) summarized these new requirements in their statement outlining the rules: […]
Continue reading...August 14, 2023 Meredith Melendez
Produce Safety Planning Workshops for Beginning Farmers
This fall the Rutgers On-Farm Food Safety Team is rolling out two brand new classes as part of our From the Ground Up initiative to support new farmers and all small-medium size farms. Our goal in creating these two complementary programs is to give farmers the power to achieve success in food safety and business. […]
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