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. […]
Continue reading...August 14, 2023 Dave Schmitt and Kaitlin Quinn
Tree Fruit IPM Report for August 14, 2023
Peach: Oriental Fruit Moth: A biofix point for OFM was set on 4/10 in both northern and southern counties. All timings for OFM have past. Additional treatments are only necessary if trap captures exceed 6 adults/trap: Brown Rot: Brown rot is now appearing in ripening fruit in all regions. Most rotting fruit is the result […]
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