UMass Extension Fruit Program

The UMass Extension Fruit Program's mission is to assist fruit growers with all aspects of horticultural and pest management. It is part of the Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment within the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Massachusetts.

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
farmers.gov

Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.

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Spotted Lanternfly Update
SLF, Invasive insect

Connecticut has established Spotted Lanternfly populations in both West Haven and Greenwich. Both locations are close to Long Island NY, which announced its own established SLF population on August 14, 2020.

Good news: MA does not, as of September 23... Read more »

2020 Cider Apple Maturity and Observations
Cider Apple: Major

Cider apple maturity video updates, September 8, 2020. Cider Chick YouTube Channel

New UMass IPM Fruit Loop Podcast; Episode 20
UMass IPM Fruit Loop

New UMass IPM Fruit Loop Podcast, Episode Number 20 is up and ready for a listen! UMass IPM Fruit Loop

2020 apple maturity report updated

Apple maturity report updated, 31-August, 2020. McIntosh, Gala, Honeycrisp, Ginger Gold, Silken, Akane, MAIA-SM. https://ag.umass.edu/fruit/2020-apple-maturity-report

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