You are invited to apply for the ...

Given that a vine-ripened cantaloupe (muskmelon) is one of the most divine treats of summer, it is surprising that few northern New England gardeners grow them. After a couple of unsuccessful...

I am frequently contacted by owners of agricultural businesses in the state and region who would like to hire UNH students. There are a few ways for you to connect with these students, and here’s...

Our colleagues at the UMASS vegetable team just sent this alert at 1pm Friday, 7/24/2020: Cucurbit downy mildew was confirmed on cucumbers in Franklin County, MA this morning. Disease was just...

Measuring the foliar nutrient levels allows fruit growers to evaluate results from past fertilization and gives the most reliable data on which to base recommendations for future fertility...

We've been getting many calls about problems with pre-emergent and other soil-applied herbicides and it sounds like this dry weather has a role to play. Click on these links to listen in to our...

A new report has been confirmed this summer in Grafton County, by our state entomologist, Piera Siegert. Please let us know if you have damage that you believe is caused by leek moth....

This month the CDC released Interim Guidance designed to help agricultural workers and...

One likely answer is the ‘B’ gene. This gene, also called “precocious yellow”, causes the stem of the squash to be yellow rather than green. Oved Shifriss, a plant breeder with Rutgers University...

Welcome to Spotlight on Research! Every year, researchers publish thousands of studies and in hundreds of journals – and most aren’t really accessible to the general public. In...

What to Clean, What to Sanitize and What to Disinfect

The differences between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfection were described in Part One. The online guidance for...

Welcome to Spotlight on Research! Every year, researchers publish thousands of studies and in hundreds of journals – and most aren’t really accessible to the general public. In...

Pick-your-own is a key marketing strategy for many NH farms, and it is an important way for farmers to connect directly with their customers. While many farmers are reporting increasing demand for...

Iago Hale, UNH professor and kiwiberry breeder, recently provided us with his latest updates for commercial production of kiwiberry (aka hardy kiwi).

Variety recommendations and...

UNH Extension will host an online forum (using Zoom) for New Hampshire farmers to discuss how they are adapting in these uncertain times, due to COVID-19. Participation by phone is...

The information here is intended to help guide the fruit and vegetable farming community in the face of COVID-19. If you have concerns or additional suggestions please contact the UNH Extension...

In November 2019, we posted an update about hemp production in NH in this blog, and promised additional updates as they...

On March 1st, American Farmland Trust is launching their new New England Farmer Microgrants Program (NEFMP). Please read on to learn more about this opportunity:...

University of Vermont researchers are conducting a 2-year study to improve our understanding of the fertility needs of high tunnel tomatoes grown in the ground. I just received the following note...

If you are growing crops during the winter months, whether in high tunnels, low tunnels, or heated greenhouses, aphids are a common pest. If you have any, we want to know what kinds you have!...

The majority of produce farms in NH are “Qualified Exempt” under the guidelines for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)'s Produce Safety Rule (PSR).  Being qualified exempt means you have...

Spotted wing drosophila (SWD) is an invasive fly that has become a serious pest of small fruit crops, like blueberries, raspberries, and day neutral strawberries.

In this webinar, members...

Unlike traditional June-bearing strawberries, day-neutral varieties are less affected by daylength and initiate flowers as long as temperatures remain approximately 40–85°F. Also unlike June-...

On Monday, November 4, 2019 - the 11th Annual NH Direct Marketing Conference will be held from noon – 5:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Country Club, 80 Country Club Lane, Greenland, NH 03840.

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The UNH Kiwiberry Research and Breeding Program is hosting a hands-on demonstration of proper pruning and training practices for the commercial production of kiwiberries. 

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Yes, you read it correctly. If you have tomato leaf mold, Chris Smart and her team at Cornell are studying this pathogen; and she needs samples.  She also would like samples of bacterial canker,...

Squash vine borer traps in southern New Hampshire continue to capture very high numbers, one of the highest  and latest populations we’ve seen in the past decade. Pumpkins and many squash...

Calling all farmers that have an innovative idea to improve the sustainability of farm practices! Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Farmer Grants are now open for...

Just getting started farming? Get a jump-start on growing your agricultural business with this intensive six day course, which begins in August! Offering a wide variety of topics...

Let us know if leek moth is affecting you by responding to this survey: https://forms.gle/wFeoqPcxERrF7aAe8

While leek moth is not found in...

Do you have pest problems with your Brassica crops? We can help. The Brassica Pest Collaborative (BPC) is a project funded by Northeast-SARE that brings together Extension educators and...

This 3 day workshop will cover Aquaculture and Aquaponics on Day 1, Hydroponics on Day 2, Hands-On Farm Work on Day 3, with hands-on opportunities to work in the greenhouses all three days. ...

UNH Cooperative Extension collaborates with our colleagues in the New England states to bring you a regularly updated Tree Fruit Management Guide for...

We are asking for your participation in a survey on local food distribution being conducted by the UNH Department of Natural Resources. We invite commercial fruit and vegetable farmers like you to...

We have recently updated the prices of the soil & tissue tests offered by UNH Extension. We continually work to keep the program as affordable as possible, with this being the first price...

Brassica crops are not only an essential part of most farms' offerings, they are also on the menu for a whole suite of pests. Whether it's caterpillars, flea beetles, cabbage aphids or cabbage...

Would you like a refresher on pruning apple trees, blueberries, raspberries or grapes? Or would you like to finally learn how to graft fruit trees? If so, we have several opportunities for you,...

The 2019 Meeting of the NH Vegetable and Berry Growers' Association (NHVBGA) took place on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 in Manchester NH. The full program, along with links to presentations, is now...

The University of Vermont Crops & Soil Program will be holding their 10th annual Hop Conference this February! Current and future hops growers should consider attending this workshop to learn...

The NH Vegetable and Berry Growers' Association annual educational meeting offers a full schedule of presentations on an array of interesting topics, as well as 3.5 recertification credits for...

The Monadnock Farm and Community Coalition and Cheshire County Conservation District, in partnership with ...

Although the window has passed for seeding cover crops for this year, it's never too early to think about how you can use cover crops next growing season. Recently, Carroll County Extension Field...

Those interested in the commercial production of kiwiberries, seedless table grapes, and fall-bearing strawberries are invited to the annual “Under the Vines” Field Day from 5 to...

Within the last week (August 15, 2018), cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) has been positively identified in Massachusetts in Franklin County, bordering VT and NH. 

CDM symptoms begin as vein-...

Have you ever wondered exactly how to get good airflow in your high tunnel? Do you have questions about fans, doors, materials, construction? If so, you will want to come and hear what Chris...

We’re seeing potato leafhoppers throughout much of NH now, and it’s time to scout your fields. These can cause serious damage on their favorite host crops, so now is the time to scout and manage...

Those who grow crops in the Brassica family are likely familiar with the cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae, sometimes referred to by growers as “gray aphid”. It is often a significant...

Join us at Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis, NH to learn more about the use of retractable low tunnel flex systems, plastic mulch layers and irrigation systems and how they can be used to help...

This may be the most common question I receive about spinach production: What are the little white spheres that I’m seeing on the leaves? They rub off...

Join us on April 19th to dig-in on soil health! This on-farm twilight meeting at Heron Pond Farm in South Hampton will highlight how to build and improve soil...

In the last few years, New Hampshire growers have experienced some significant leafminer infestations on spinach, swiss chard and beet. The beet leafminer (Pegomya betae Curtis) and the...

Do you need a refresher on how to prune your fruit trees, bushes and vines? There's no better way to learn than to head outside and get some first-hand experience. Our extension specialists will...

U.S. consumers are likely most familiar with the golden cured rhizomes of mature ginger (Zingiber officinale). Growers in the northeastern U.S. have been successfully producing "baby...

In New Hampshire, if you apply pesticides on crops for sale and you employ workers, you need a private pesticide applicator’s license. This is true whether you apply general use or ...

Recent research at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station showed that grafted melon plants showed excellent resistance to sudden wilt, outstanding vigor, and increased yields of very high quality...