The water rule under the Food Safety Modernization Rule (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) has been under review for some time. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finalized the harvest and post-harvest water portion which includes water used during harvest, for hand washing, cleaning equipment, cooling, and cleaning produce. As with other FSMA rules, […]
Continue reading...January 3, 2023 Wes Kline
Harvest and Post-Harvest Agricultural Water Requirements Start in 2023 Under The Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule
December 27, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Updated Disaster Declarationss & Livestock Forage Disaster Program
Weekly LFP Program Eligibility Maps and Table These maps and table depict the weekly LFP program eligibility by county for the US and Puerto Rico, based on grazing periods, drought intensity, and forage types – https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/livestock-forage/index On the LFP list as of a download on December 22, 2022 are: NATIVE PASTURE 10-03-2022 34-NJ Hudson FULL […]
Continue reading...December 20, 2022 Tim Waller
Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree – Tim Waller & Bill Errickson Podcast on Ask the Agent
Just in time for the holiday season! Please listen and SHARE with clientele. Listen to our NEW “Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree” podcast by clicking here Agents Tim Waller (Cumberland) and Bill Errickson (Monmouth) were invited by Rutgers – Ask the Agent – hosts Steve Komar (Sussex), Bill Bamka (Burlington), and Lisa Chiariello (Sussex), to […]
Continue reading...December 19, 2022 Hemant Gohil
Notes from the 2022 Pinot Noir Wine Tasting and Evaluations
A Pinot Noir wine tasting and evaluation workshop for winemakers was held on November 3, 2022, at the Alba Vineyards, in Warren County. Pinot Noir is one of the most famous wine varieties in the world. In New Jersey (NJ), several vineyards are growing it, making high-quality Pinot Noir wine, and blending it. However, the […]
Continue reading...December 15, 2022 Michael Westendorf
Finish the Fight Against Scrapie: Brains Needed!
Finish the Fight Against Scrapie: Brains Needed! For more information, please call: 609-241-2236. The United States is nearing the goal line after a 70 year battle against SCRAPIE, a fatal disease that affects the brain of sheep and goats. Sheep and goat producers can help the USDA achieve this goal. The current program has been […]
Continue reading...December 9, 2022 Rick VanVranken
Online ‘Annie’s Project’ Course for NJ Farmers Registration Still Open
Offering important farm management lessons to help women* farmers succeed Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) will present a new online version of the popular Annie’s Project, over the course of six weeks, one evening per week, starting this Wednesday, January 11. Registration (click here) is still open at the $100 price until the program begins and […]
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