Vegetable Crops

In November 2019, we posted an update about hemp production in NH in this blog, and promised additional updates as they become available. We have news... Learn More

Dr. Tom Davis (UNH Professor of Plant Biology/Genetics) would like to study evolved resistance to glyphosate-containing herbicides (i.e., Roundup). He... Learn More

Blackbirds and starlings can be a severe problem in sweet corn; the birds shred the husks and peck the kernels, rendering the ears unmarketable. Even ... Learn More

The majority of produce farms in NH are “Qualified Exempt” under the guidelines for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)'s Produce Safety Rul... Learn More

In March 2019, we wrote a blog post here describing the current status of hemp production in the state. You can read the post here, but the take-home ... Learn More

Hip Peas Farm in Hooksett embraces whole-farm planning Learn More

Registration is now open for the 2019 New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference and Trade Show. The event will take place December 10-12, 2019... Learn More

Are you a vegetable farmer already using tarps? Or are you wondering if and how tarps could work best on your farm? The Cornell Small Farms Program... Learn More

Cabbage aphid, sometimes called ‘gray aphid’ because of its’ waxy gray appearance, is a major pest of brassica crops. It has been particularly problem... Learn More

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 ... Learn More