USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting nominations for county committee members on Monday, June 15, 2020. Elections will occur in certain Local … [Read More...]
Agricultural News
USDA NASS N.J. FIELD OFFICE RELEASES 2019 N.J. BLUEBERRY, CRANBERRY, AND PEACH FRUIT SUMMARY
New Jersey blueberry growers harvested just over 46 million utilized pounds from 9,300 acres. The value of utilized production was over $85 million for 2019, … [Read More...]
USDA NASS REMAINS OPERATIONAL AMID COVID-19, FARMERS ASKED TO COMPLETE SURVEYS ONLINE
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) statistical reports remain on schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read More...]
ORGANIC PRODUCE SALES JUMP 22% IN MARCH; UP 8% IN Q1
Total organic fresh produce sales were up 22 percent for the month of March, with overall first quarter sales up eight percent in retail conditions unlike any … [Read More...]
Gardening News
PHS LAUNCHES HARVEST 2020 INITIATIVE
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) believes all people can play a role in combating food insecurity. PHS is launching Harvest 2020, a multi-faceted … [Read More...]
U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM SET TO REOPEN JUNE 8
Beginning June 8, the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., will reopen with operational changes in place to protect staff and federal resources. The new … [Read More...]
NEW JERSEY SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE MOTHER’S DAY LETTER
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Like many holidays, Mother’s Day has an iconic gift – flowers. What better way to pay homage and express your appreciation to … [Read More...]
USDA CONFIRMS RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM RACE 3 BIOVAR 2 IN GERANIUM PLANTS IN GREENHOUSE
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the detection of Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 … [Read More...]
Landscaping & Nursery News
NEW MT100 MINI TRACK LOADER FROM BOBCAT COMPANY DELIVERS GREATER RATED OPERATING CAPACITY, INCREASED LIFTING PERFORMANCE FOR PEAK PRODUCTIVITY
As the global leader in compact equipment, Bobcat Company is enhancing its industry-leading equipment and providing new and innovative designs, along with … [Read More...]
AMERICANHORT ANNOUNCES CULTIVATE’20 VIRTUAL
With continuing uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic, AmericanHort has made the decision to transform Cultivate, the annual tradeshow and conference, from … [Read More...]
NEW JERSEY PESTICIDE STORAGE INVENTORY DUE MAY 1ST: DOWNLOAD RUTGERS TEMPLATES
All licensed pesticide applicators, as well as dealers, who store pesticides are required by law to send a copy of their storage inventor(ies) with an … [Read More...]
NEW JERSEY LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY RECEIVES PERMISSION TO CONTINUE OPERATIONS
The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association (NJLCA) has received clarification on Governor Phil Murphy’s Executive Order No. 107. The association … [Read More...]
