Jean Epiphan, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Photo Credit: Jean Epiphan Have you heard about all the benefits leaves provide to our landscapes? There are also many downsides to removing leaves. The wide-spread practices of blowing and transporting leaves degrade our environment and quality of life. They pose serious threats to human …
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by Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
The CDC released an update on avian influenza in dairy cows and people for May 10. A few points: For the complete update: salem.njaes.rutgers.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-05-10-Situation-Update-Avian-Influenza.pdf …
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by Sal Mangiafico, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
The Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has several factsheets on protecting workers from avian influenza, including how the virus is passed to dairy cows and to workers. Many of these factsheets are available in both English and Spanish. At the following link, scroll down to …
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Jean Epiphan, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
New Jersey was predominantly forested for thousands of years until widespread clearcutting made way for agriculture and later, sprawling development. Currently, NJ has 40% forest cover from urban city shade trees to public parks, suburban canopies, small woodlots, and large preserves. …
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Douglas Zemeckis, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
“It’s a bird.” “It’s a plane.” “No, it’s a glider!” “What’s a glider?!?” “An underwater robot!” Observing the ocean is inherently difficult whether it is close to shore or hundreds of miles from land. The ocean is so vast and it can cost more than $75,000 per day for an oceanographic vessel with …
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