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A woodchuck mows down an entire row of new cabbage transplants... A porcupine is destroying a hedge of hemlocks... Flying squirrels are keeping…

The Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) preferred the potato to its host weed and has spread to become a serious pest throughout the US and Eastern Canada.…

Once thought of as the most destructive insect pest on apples, this European native now exists wherever apples are grown in the U.S. Since the…

Among the several species of plant bugs that invade New Hampshire fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops, the one that does the most damage is the…

One of the most common recommendations foresters make to forest landowners has little to do with the management of their trees. Although most…

Aphids (plant lice) are the most common pest in New Hampshire greenhouses. Varying in size, color, and numbers, New Hampshire growers are constantly…

The redbanded leafroller (Argyrotaenia velutinana) became an important apple pest after the introduction of DDT to control codling moths in the late…

The information below, and in a printable table, will help you to determine the best time to start your seeds. You must first, determine the last…

The printable version of 'Blueberry Varieties for New Hampshire' available for download contains a list that was developed to help New…

The Business Retention program promotes a thriving economy by helping communities identify the challenges and barriers to the survival and growth of…

Being part of an action group working on a community-defined project can be extremely rewarding. It can also present many challenges, including…

Broilers are hybrid chickens bred for fast growth and finish. Typically raised to about 5 pounds, they are usually processed between 7 and 9 weeks of…

We have two species of borers that attack trunks or branches of peach trees in New Hampshire. The most destructive (and larger of the two) is the…

The Community Profile program provides an opportunity for communities to affirm strengths, identify opportunities for change, envision a vibrant…

Introduction This handbook has been prepared to help readers develop an appreciation of how northeastern forests develop and an understanding of…

In recent years several exotic insects have either entered NH or are nearby on our doorsteps  Native plants have no natural defenses against…

A Primer for Current and Prospective New Hampshire Landowners

New Hampshire is home to approximately 40 species of black flies. Of these species, only 4 or 5 are considered to be significant human biters or…

Haymaking combines science and art. Old timers knew just the right feel of hay before it was ready to put into the barn. It’s hard to quantify that…

As New Hampshire becomes more urban, the potential for conflict between the farming and non-farming communities increases. By using *best management…