Nematodes in Atlantic Soybean Production Webinar December 5 from 1:00-3:00 PM. Virtual. This webinar will include results from Soybean Cyst Nematode seed treatment trials, Root-Knot Nematode on-farm trials, emerging management strategies, and feature a panel discussion on needs to improve nematode management in the region. The webinar is free, but registration is needed for access […]
Continue reading...November 28, 2022 Wes Kline
Two Food Safety Webinars
On December 8th there will be two webinars related to on-farm food safety. The first is part of our Lunchtime On-the-Go On-Farm Food Safety Webinar Series. Using Sanitizers in a Postharvest Setting: Selecting a Sanitizer and Understanding its Label Presented by: Donna Clements, Produce Safety Alliance Coordinator and NE Regional Extension Associate, Food Science Cornell […]
Continue reading...November 28, 2022 Wes Kline
USDA Assistance for On-Farm Food Safety Expenses
We mentioned a new program from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to off set some expenses to help an operation prepare for food safety requirements earlier this year. The “Food Safety Certification For Specialty Crops (FSCSC)” will cost share expenses for: Developing a food safety plan for first-time food safety certification. Maintaining or updating […]
Continue reading...November 22, 2022 Melissa Bravo
New Director of NJ State Animal Health Division
Dr. Amar Patil Named Director Of NJDA’s Division Of Animal Health November 21, 2022 “(TRENTON) – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher today announced the appointment of Dr. Amar Patil as Director of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health. The appointment was approved by the New Jersey State Board of […]
Continue reading...November 15, 2022 Rick VanVranken
NJ Governor Murphy Authorizes 2022 Bear Hunt
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher shared today that Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 310 (attached) concerning the black bear population. EO 310 rescinds EO 34 and states that, “…in consultation with the [DEP] Commissioner, I have determined that a regulated bear hunt that takes place on both state and private lands is necessary to […]
Continue reading...November 13, 2022 Melissa Bravo
Public Input on Draft Environmental Documents for Deregulation of American Chestnut Developed Using Genetic Engineering
“The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comment on two draft documents involving a petition from the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY) seeking deregulation of an American chestnut variety modified for tolerance to chestnut blight. The first document is […]
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