TRENTON, N.J. — According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service in New Jersey, there were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sunday, October 20, 2019. Topsoil moisture supplies were 0 percent very short, 18 percent short, 82 percent adequate, and 0 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies were 0 percent very short, 10 percent short, 90 percent adequate, and 0 percent surplus. Pasture and range conditions ranged from 0 percent very poor, 0 percent poor, 21 percent fair, 79 percent good, and 0 percent excellent.
Reporters Comments, By County
Cumberland, Dr. Wesley Kline – Much needed rain arrived Sunday with a light rain all day. The following crops are being harvested: apples, snap beans, basil, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cilantro, cabbage, collards sweet corn, cucumbers, summer dandelion, eggplant, escarole, endive, kale, leeks, parsley, peppers, radishes, winter squash, pumpkins, Swiss chard, spinach and sweet potatoes. Crops being planted: Cover Crops
Monmouth County, Bill Sciarappa – After a dry spell, about 1-2 inches from a nor’easter fell to loosen up hard soil. Halloween activities on the farm and markets are running really well.
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