New Jersey earmarks $3.7 million to combat the spotted lanternfly population. Counties and towns can apply for funds to battle the pests with qualified plans.
Jersey tomatoes are delicious and today they are free! The NJ Dept. of Agriculture is giving away tomatoes today on the Atlantic City and Wildwood boardwalks.
Still in a nymphal stage this time of year, looking like a black, engorged tick with white dots, they may not be so easy to spot. But they don't yet have wings, only the ability to hop.
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher said when talking about Jersey Fresh produce, that means Grade-A, top quality, locally grown fruits, and veggies.
New Jersey in 2022 is trying to get ahead of population outbreaks of the gypsy moth caterpillar, following a few quiet years for the tree-killing pest.
"They're just on a roll. They're going to continue to populate and flourish and move onward into new territories," said New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas Fisher.
This is the perfect time of year for you to "manage" the spotted lanternfly, the invasive pest that's laying eggs in nearly every New Jersey county, experts suggest.
"They are really just taking a step back from a robust season. They are working all of the time. They really do work year-round," State Secretary of Agriculture Doug Fisher said.