Roy Nilson and American Cream draft horses

Roy Nilson was dodging rainstorms and Hurricane Henri to bring in the hay. The first-generation farmer has 10 to 15 acres of second cutting waiting down the road from his new home. He drives his train of three – tractor, baler and hay wagon –

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Crunchy & sweet

by Sally Colby

February 1, 2026

Fresh carrots have always been a staple in grocery stores, where consumers seek uniform, blemish-free, bright orange carrots. However, recent breeding...

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Be patient, proactive & profitable when dealing with pests

by Enrico Villamaino

February 1, 2026

Ask any crop grower in the Northeast or Midwest what keeps them up at night and you will hear a familiar refrain. It’s not just rain roulette or marke...

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Diagnosing plant problems with a systematic approach

by Kelsi Devolve

February 1, 2026

When analyzing a plant problem, it’s best to not immediately jump to conclusions based on the first thing you see. Jonathan Ebba, a UNH Extension land...

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Wily and wooly fruit tree pests

by Enrico Villamaino

February 1, 2026

Woolly apple aphid remains a stubborn and surprising sap sucker, a pest that presses patience and provokes persistent problems for apple growers. Mich...