UMass Extension Fruit Program

The study marks the first major research milestone in a national effort to develop new tools that help growers combat one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears.

Could Western Mass. be to food’s future what Boston is to biotech? UMass is betting on it with $120 million.
With the global population projected to hit nearly 10 billion by 2050, the future of food is all about access

UMass Amherst is launching a $120 million effort to address real-world concerns as the global food system faces critical challenges related to climate change and sustainability, food safety and a growing population expected to reach 10 billion people by 2050. 

U.S. lawmakers push for spotted lanternfly invasive species status
A group of USA lawmakers is pushing for the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) to be officially recognised as an invasive species, highlighting the significant risk it poses to the country's agricultural sector. The proposed legislation identifies SLF as a priority biosecurity issue and calls for increased investment in research and management to support long-term control and mitigation.