2023 New Jersey Agricultural Convention & Trade Show – Educational Sessions & Workshops at Harrah’s Resort and Waterfront Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023. TIme: 10 AM. Location: WILDWOOD 2 & 3 [… Read More »
Continue reading...January 19, 2023 Pat Hastings
REGISTER & STUDY NOW: Pesticide Certification Testing Thursday 10am at NJACTS for New & Renewing New Jersey Applicators!
January 19, 2023 Pat Hastings
Requirements for Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing
Prior to regulations changes in November of 2001, only those private applicators using restricted use pesticides were required to be certified and licensed. The regulations require agricultural producers using either general or restricted use pesticide… Read More »
Continue reading...January 18, 2023 Pat Hastings
USDA is requesting input on rodent control in agriculture (due Monday January 23rd)
[Posted to NACAA listserv, and provided courtesy of Rick Van Vranken]. Request to agricultural producers: if you (as a Private Applicator) and/or your agent (a Commercial Applicator) makes applications of rodenticides, please respond to this survey you… Read More »
Continue reading...January 16, 2023 Melissa Bravo
Recent Agriculture Bills Passed in NJ Senate and Other News
Bill A1929 Aca (1R) Session 2022 – 2023 – signed in to Law, September 22, 2022. “Directs Department of Agriculture to establish New Jersey Minority, Women, and Underserved Farmer Registry.” For more information see: https://njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1929 For a synopsis of this bill see, https://wrnjradio.com/bill-assisting-minority-women-farmers-signed-into-law/ Bill A285. Session 2022 – 2023. ASSEMBLY, No. 285. Establishes “New Farmers […]
Continue reading...January 16, 2023 Andy Wyenandt
Damping-off: Identifying and Controlling Pathogens in Transplant Production in 2023
It is extremely important to know which pathogen is causing damping-off problems and which fungicide to properly apply. The key to controlling damping-off is being proactive instead of reactive. Always refer to the fungicide label for crop use, pathogens controlled, and application rates. Damping-off is caused by a number of important vegetable pathogens and is […]
Continue reading...January 11, 2023 Melissa Bravo
Pennsylvania Advises PA Poultry Owners to House Poultry Indoors
Poultry owners, please be aware of the advisory in Pennsylvania copied below regarding the continued spread of High-Path Avian Influenza. The appropriate New Jersey letters are found in the following links: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Letter for Veterinarians Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Letter to Poultry Owners Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Letter to Live Bird Markets Highly […]
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