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Although there are plenty of references on insect pests, there are relatively few references that feature beneficial insects. I wrote this publication...

Why Demographic Data Matters Information Brief

An introduction to fiscal impact analysis. What is FIA? What situations call for a fiscal impact analysis, the pros and cons, how it is performed, and...

Animal manures and animal manure-based composts are rich in plant nutrients such as Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) and provide organi...

What is a soil test?<br /> <br /> The soil testing lab takes your soil sample, dries it, and runs a small portion of the sample through a series of ...

Blossom-end rot (BER) is a disorder that commonly affects tomato, pepper and squash. Symptoms are caused by the death of a group of cells in the young...

Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops among home gardeners, and with good reason: not only are tomatoes delicious and versatile, they are relativ...

Sweet corn is a popular vegetable and is relatively easy to grow. Among market gardeners throughout New England, about half of the vegetable acreage i...

Grafting as a means of propagating fruit trees dates back several thousand years or more. Grafting is used for two principal reasons: most fruit trees...

Wild lowbush blueberries have always called New Hampshire home. These small, flavor and antioxidant-packed fruits are common in abandoned fields, in s...