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Fertilizers and Chemicals Applied

Courtesy of the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, the report below displays the usage of fertilizer and other chemicals in New Jersey per acre for the years 2002 and 2007.

Item 2002 2007
Commercial 373,719 342,149
Cropland 357,700 328,415
Pastureland 16,019 13,734
Manure 42,626 30,601
Insects 127,982 149,088
Weeds 263,337 243,360
Nematodes 12,767 8,075
Diseases 58,916 56,331
Chemicals 8,177 5,136
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