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...]
Agricultural News
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...]
SECRETARY PERDUE’S STATEMENT ON NATIONAL AG DAY
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding National Agriculture Day and President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation … [Read More...]
Gardening News
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...]
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...]
Landscaping & Nursery News
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...]
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...]
