Fruit & Vegetable Crops

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
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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
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A Curated Online Library to Help Bring Your Farm or Food Business into FSMA Compliance
NECAFS' Clearinghouse is an online, curated library of Farm Food Safety resources from reputable sources around the country. Learn More
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Writing a Farm Description for your Farm Food Safety Plan
Writing a Farm Description is a smart strategy for getting started on your Farm Food Safety Plan (FFSP). An FFSP is not required for farms whether the... Learn More
Carrots on a table
Updated Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training
Updated Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training information. Learn More
Dan Birnstihl
Birnstihl joins the Extension Food & Agriculture Team
New program assistant to work on farm food safety and integrated pest management. 
New Food and Agriculture program assistant Dan Birnstihl will work on farm food safety and integrated pest management.  He'll collect information on c... Learn More
Arugula growers: your input wanted!
Do you grow arugula? Have you experienced arugula crop losses? If so, we want to hear from you! The Northeast Arugula Team (NEAT)&nb... Learn More
Two faceless women stand in a field of grass, one holds a basket of apples.
NH Farm Network Seeks Beginner Farmer Liaison
The NH Farm Network (a new collaborative across various organizations) needs the input and perspectives of beginner farmers in order to develop an inc... Learn More