Fruit & Vegetable Crops

EPNs 101: An Introduction to Beneficial Nematodes
Nematodes are the most abundant and diverse group of animals on Earth. Some infect plants and animals, but entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) only infect insects. This blog series has everything you need to know about using EPNs for biological control of i
Nematodes are the most abundant and diverse group of animals on Earth. Some infect plants and animals, but entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) only infe... Learn More
New Research Report Published: Figs for NH
We have just published a new research report that describes a project focused on winter protection of figs grown in-ground in Durham NH. Learn More
Listen to Weekly Tree Fruit IPM Updates
Subscribe to the Northeast Tree Fruit IPM YouTube channel for real-time insights from experts in the region.
Subscribe to the Northeast Tree Fruit IPM YouTube channel for real-time insights from experts in the region. Learn More
Nighttime observation of winter cutworm
Winter Cutworm Alert
This soil-dwelling caterpillar may be an emerging pest for many vegetable and strawberry growers in the region.
This soil-dwelling caterpillar may be an emerging pest for many vegetable and strawberry growers in the region. Learn More
Update for 2021 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference
The New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference Planning Committee has made the difficult decision not to hold an in-person New England Vegetable and F... Learn More
NH Vegetable & Berry Growers Association Annual Meeting Presentations Now Available
The NH Vegetable and Berry Growers' Association Annual Meeting was held virtually on March 27, 2021. We had a fantastic lineup, and these presentation... Learn More
The Fruit Pest Hotline is back!
Dial Fruit Pest Hotline (603-862-3763) Anna Wallingford here, your new extension specialist in entomology and IPM! I’ve been calculating my degree ... Learn More
Farmers sought for interviews ($50 incentive) for UNH study on farm viability
The Food Systems Lab at the University of New Hampshire is conducting a research study about increasing farm income and local and regional food produc... Learn More
Input Needed about Farmer Training Program
 Some of our colleagues in Maine at Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & Environment have put together a survey to get input from farmers in... Learn More
Got bird problems in sweet corn? Let URI researchers know!
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island are currently distributing an online survey about fresh market sweet corn. If you grow fresh market swee... Learn More