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Growing Better in New Hampshire


Our agriculture and horticulture specialists use the best research-based information to give New Hampshire farmers, businesses and citizens with the tools they need to succeed.  We provide workshops, fact sheets, programs, on-site consultations and comprehensive pest, plant and soil diagnostics.






Articles

Rules and Best Practices for Safe Pesticide Application in New Hampshire: A Roundtable Discussion Webinar Series
Webinar series for Greenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center Professionals meets third Tuesday from October 2026 - March 2027. Virtual but registration re... Learn More
Spotted Lanternfly Arrives in New Hampshire: What Farmers Should Know Learn More
Alert: Cucurbit Downy Mildew Protective Spray Now Warranted - August 26, 2026 Learn More

Resources

Mummy berry, caused by the fungus Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi, is a significant disease affecting highbush and lowbush blueberries across New Hampshi... Learn More
Information about washing, drying, removing ring bands, stacking, labeling, preventing contamination, and detecting spoilage. Learn More
Bitter rot is a fungal disease that primarily causes fruit rot of apples and pears. The symptoms of bitter rot predominately appear on the fruit in Ju... Learn More
Frogeye leaf spot and black rot caused by the fungus Botryosphaeria obtuse (Schwein) is an economically important disease of apple in the Northern and... Learn More
Proper calibration of the low-pressure boom sprayer is necessary to ensure uniform and economical application, free of overdoses and skips. This fact ... Learn More
La calibración adecuada del rociador de barra de baja presión es necesaria para garantizar una aplicación uniforme y económica, libre de sobredosis y ... Learn More

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