Fruit & Vegetable Crops

wine grapes
Grape growers in NH: We're updating our info - please help us!
We're updating our survey on grapes grown in the state - please provide your info! Learn More
Is your agricultural business looking for college student workers?
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 y... Learn More
People on wagon
Never Been to an Extension Summer Twilight Meeting? Here’s What to Expect
Extension offers several summer meetings for farmers
UNH Extension’s Twilight Meetings provide space for farmers and people interested in learning more about farming to gather in person or virtually to l... Learn More
Someone calling UNH Extension
The Fruit Pest Hotline is back!
IPM Reporting 24/7
Up to date information on fruit pest status in New Hapshire Learn More
Young pepper seedlings sit in trays waiting to be potted up
Beginning Farming at a Small Scale
Important information to consider when you're just starting your small farm
Starting a small farm business requires high stakes decision making, planning, and learning from those with experience. This series was designed to he... Learn More
Row cover insect netting protecting plants
IPM tools for Delia spp. Attacking Vegetable Crops
Specialty Crop Growers Prepare to Shift Management Practices to Protect Against Destructive Flies
Recent changes in local and federal pesticide laws in our region have led to a push by researchers to develop better IPM strategies for managing Delia... Learn More
Western bean cutworm adult on corn ear. Photo credit: Adam Sisson, Iowa State University, bugwood.org
Pest Alert: Western Bean Cutworm in Sweet Corn
We are hearing reports of western bean cutworm activity in sweet corn this week. This species is relatively new to our region and can cause injury to ... Learn More
Cucurbit Downy Mildew Alert
The current risk for cucurbit downy mildew (CDM) in New England, including southern NH, is moderate according to the CDM IPM forecasting model: https:... Learn More
Leek moth larvae, photo taken by Mariusz Sobieski
Leek Moth in NH
Leek moth has now been found in several gardens and farms in Grafton and Coos Counties in New Hampshire. The caterpillar of this moth feeds on Alliums... Learn More
Researcher next to tomato plants
New Research Report Published: High Tunnel Tomato Fruit Cluster Pruning
We have just published a new research report that describes a project focused on cluster thinning in high tunnel tomato. Learn More