U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation … [Read More...]
Agricultural News
AMERICAN FLOWER INDUSTRY SUFFERING STAGGERING LOSSES
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has American consumers focused on purchasing necessities like toilet paper, hand soap and food. What they’re not purchasing … [Read More...]
AGRICULTURE IS ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE AND RELIABLE FOOD SUPPLY
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued guidance on March 17 for the agriculture industry on essential businesses and how those businesses can … [Read More...]
CANCELLED – MARCH 16 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS (ACBFR) MEETING
Out of an abundance of caution for the health and well-being of attendees, the American Farm Bureau Federation has cancelled the March 13-16 Young Farmer and … [Read More...]
Gardening News
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: THE POWER OF FLOWERS
Life in New Jersey, in fact everywhere, has been fundamentally changed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we adjust to this new reality, it has been immensely helpful … [Read More...]
RUTGERS NJAES PLANT DIAGNOSTIC AND SOIL TESTING SERVICES STILL PROCESSING SAMPLES
The Rutgers Plant Diagnostic and Soil Testing Laboratories are currently closed to the public. However, lab employees will be processing samples during … [Read More...]
AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY REVEALS THE 2020 GREAT AMERICAN GARDENERS
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) today announced the distinguished recipients of the 2020 Great American Gardeners Awards. Individuals, organizations, … [Read More...]
FRIENDS OF THE FRELINGHUYSEN ARBORETUM POSTPONE EVENTS
The Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morristown, New Jersey, have made the difficult decision to postpone their scheduled events for the remainder of … [Read More...]
Landscaping & Nursery News
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...]
NJLCA EVENTS POSTPONED
All immediate New Jersey Landscape Contractor Association (NJLCA) events are postponed until further notice due to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). The … [Read More...]
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE LANDSCAPE COMPETITION CANCELLATION
For 43 years, the National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) (formerly Student Careers Days) has been a critical nexus for landscape and horticulture … [Read More...]
MID-ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) announced that registration is open for its 50th annual event that will take place at the Baltimore Convention … [Read More...]
