NH Agricultural Experiment Station
Using Duckweed as a Green Manure
Discover UNH research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. Read More-
07/02/24
Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide Solutions
Households on public water systems are willing to pay an average of $13.07 a month, or $156.84 annually, on their monthly bills to protect themselves... -
06/26/24
UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
UNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and... -
06/19/24
Microplastics in Estuaries
Estuaries in New England are crucial for wildlife and aquaculture, but microplastics pose a growing threat. UNH researchers are studying microplastic... -
06/17/24
Aquatic Plants Could Help Reduce Water Pollution
Tiny aquatic plants called duckweed and their microbes could be engineered to cleanse chemicals from runoff water. Anna O'Brien's research at UNH...
Recent Stories
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10/07/20 - UNH Scientists Receive $2M Grant to Support Organic Dairy IndustryResearchers with University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and Agriculture have received a near $2 million grant to help organic dairies remain profitable in the face... Read More
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09/28/20 - The Importance of EstuariesLast week, the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station celebrated National Estuaries Week. A number of our researchers conduct research on the Great Bay Estuary. Learn more... Read More
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09/21/20 - Listeria Found in Wild Gray Foxes in New HampshireListeria has been found in two New Hampshire wild gray foxes by investigators at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire. A zoonotic... Read More
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09/14/20 - Learn How to Grow Melons in Your GardenVine-ripened cantaloupe are delicious, yet few New Hampshire gardeners grow them. Come learn virtually about proven tips and solutions for growing great melons including how to... Read More
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08/31/20 - UNH Researcher to Develop New Gene Editing ToolsA researcher at the University of New Hampshire has received a USDA grant to develop new gene editing tools that could help scientists unravel how certain bacteria—which were... Read More
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08/17/20 - UNH’s Kiwiberry Experts to Discuss How to Grow Tropical-Tasting Fruit in N.H. GardensKiwiberries are tropical-tasting fruits that have grown in the backyards and private gardens of the region for more than 140 years. Granite Staters interested in adopting this... Read More
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08/11/20 - UNH Mourns Passing of Long-Time Researcher Dr. J. Brent LoyThe University of New Hampshire community is mourning the passing of Dr. J. Brent Loy, University of New Hampshire professor emeritus and long-time NH Agricultural Experiment... Read More
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08/10/20 - No Till, No ProblemNatalie Lounsbury, a graduate student studying agroecology in UNH’s Natural Resources and Earth System Sciences Ph.D. program, has received a 2020 Switzer Fellowship. Read More