Fruit Program News
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Does crop insurance pay?
October 29, 2016 -
2016 Drought Information and Resources
September 16, 2016 -
Apple maturity reports have started...
August 22, 20162016 apple maturity reports have started, click here for details...
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Disaster Assistance Drought Survey
August 1, 2016 -
2016 Insecticides for Blueberry, Strawberry, Brambles and Grapes for Controlling SWD (UConn)
July 8, 2016 -
Clemson smartphone app series tackles fruit diseases and pests
May 6, 2016 -
Updates to the 2016 New England Small Fruit Management Guide
April 21, 2016 -
Mass Aggie Seminars 2016
December 29, 2015The 2016 Mass Aggie Workshop Series has been unveiled. See the full slate of workshops here.
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Fruit nutrient management guidelines
November 21, 2015A Nutrient Management page has been added to umassfruit.com. Both tree and small fruit nutrient management recommendations and guidelines have been added to assist fruit growers in meeting the requirements of the Massachusetts Plant Nutrient Management Regulations, which for Agriculture, goes into effect December 5, 2015.
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Perennial Crops - Sales Closing Date for Crop Insurance is Nov. 20
October 30, 2015Perennial Crops - Sales Closing Date for Crop Insurance
November 20th, 2015 is the last day to purchase a new, change or cancel an existing crop insurance or Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy. Growers are encouraged to read the fact sheet for apples and peaches as they consider their 2016 risk management needs. All other perennial crops are covered byNAP which is administered by the Farm Service Agency (FSA). Growers can also contact the UMass Extension Risk Management Education team for assistance understanding these programs.