Looking to connect? 2021 Grower Survey
Answer ten questions about your farming operation and planning for 2021 by clicking on this link at Salem County Grower Survey (and surrounding areas)
Month: October 2020
Check out the Soil Profile Newsletter: Grass farming puts carbon in soil article
“Pasture-based farming systems are among the oldest forms of agriculture and as such underappreciated as a sustainable source of natural products for human health, nutrition, and ecosystem services.” – Dr. … Read More
Considerations for agritourism operations during the covid19-pandemic fact sheet
An excellent article and resource fact sheet developed by Rutgers Extension related to Agritourism. For more information read this article by Richard VanVranken|October 21, 2020. Resources https://agritourism.rutgers.edu/pdfs/Considerations_for_Agritourism_Operations_During_the_Covid19_Pandemic.pdf
My first encounter with Spotted Lanternfly
Salem County, October 20, 2020 Spotted lanternflies are planthoppers. Lycorma delicatula and Lycorma imperialis are interchangeable scientific names that highlight its unique markings.These ‘true bugs’ are called planthoppers for their … Read More
Soybean crop progress
|Observations| Highly variable stages of development by field within the county. Many fields have tall plants (3ft) podded top to bottom. These beans are at high risk of … Read More
Rutgers Cooperative Extension welcomes new Ag Agent to Salem County
Looking to Connect? Answer ten questions about your farming operation and planning for 2021 by clicking on this link at Salem County Grower Survey (and surrounding areas) October … Read More