Agriculture & Gardens

Spotlight on research: the root microbiome and the “soil-borne legacy”
Welcome to Spotlight on Research! Every year, researchers publish thousands of studies and in hundreds of journals – and most aren’t really accessible... Learn More
Assessing cold damage on fruit buds
During this recent spell of continued cold weather, many sites experienced some pretty cold temperatures just as our fruit crops are in bud, in full b... Learn More
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Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting of Surfaces: Part Two
Using These Chemicals on the Right Surfaces at the Right Time
Using These Chemicals on the Right Surfaces at the Right Time Learn More
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Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting of Surfaces: Part One
The Differences between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting
The Differences between Cleaning, Sanitizing and Disinfecting Learn More
Onion Thrips -Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
Over-informed on IPM - Episode 019: Onion thrips and bacterial rots
Anna discusses the state onion IPM with Dr. Ashley Leach (previously Cornell AgriTech, now Purdue University), and how resistant cultivars, fertility, and chemical controls integrate to protect high quality onion crops.
Anna discusses the state onion IPM with Dr. Ashley Leach (previously Cornell AgriTech, now Purdue University), and how resistant cultivars, fertility,... Learn More
Spotlight on research: Wollastonite, silicon, pumpkins & powdery mildew
Welcome to Spotlight on Research! Every year, researchers publish thousands of studies and in hundreds of journals – and most aren’t really accessible... Learn More
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George Hamilton Named to the NACAA Hall of Fame
George Hamilton, food & agriculture field specialist for UNH Cooperative Extension in Hillsborough County, has been selected as the 2020 Northeast... Learn More
Broad Mite Damage to Pepper Fruit
Broad Mites in Pepper
Commercial pepper production appears to be at particularly high threat of broad mite infestation in recent years. Recognize the injury and know the tools for management.
Commercial pepper production appears to be at particularly high threat of broad mite infestation in recent years. Recognize the injury and know the to... Learn More
COVID-19 Precautions from Field to Market
The point of COVID-19 precautions in the field and at the market is to spend as little time in close contact with others as possible to prevent the po... Learn More
Buying Pigs From Out of State
By Colt W. Knight, Ph.D., Assistant Extension Professor/Livestock Specialist, University of Maine; Elaina Enzien, Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops ... Learn More