July 26, 2010

UMass Extension will offer cooking demonstrations every other Thursday at the farmers market in Holyoke, according to Mayor Elaine A. Pluta. The market, which has seen slow sales this summer, is expected to get a boost as food coupons available under a variety of food assistance programs become available next week.

The Republican

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July 24, 2010

The season’s first appearance of Late Blight has been confirmed by the UMass Plant Diagnostic Laboratory. The fungal disease devastates potato and tomato crops. Farmers and home gardeners alike need to be on the lookout for telltale brown stem lesions, and to be prepared to destroy infected plants, says UMass Extension’s Ruth Hazzard.

The Recorder

July 22, 2010

Extension entomologist Bob Childs quoted that "it’s going to be 10 years for Worcester to get a handle on [the Asian Longhorned Beetle infestation), and they will get a handle on it."

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Associated Press

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July 21, 2010

UMass Cranberry Experiment Station graduate student Katie Ghantous is pictured conducting research project in weed suppression without use of chemicals in organic cranberry bog.

SouthCoast Today