NH Agricultural Experiment Station
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 enhance soil health. Read More-
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... -
06/07/24
Best Radicchio Varieties for New England Farmers
Granite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by... -
05/08/24
Kiwiberry Breeder Is UNH’s 2024 Innovator of the Year
Iago Hale, associate professor of specialty crop improvement, has been named UNH’s 2024 J. Brent Loy Innovator of the Year, recognizing his...
Recent Stories
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12/17/18 - NH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Partners with Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal RescueThe New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at the University of New Hampshire has partnered with Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue to help diagnose the cause of deaths... Read More
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12/10/18 - UNH Research: Younger People Moving to New Hampshire on RiseMore younger people moved to New Hampshire from other parts of the country in recent years, a substantial shift in demographic trends seen during the Great Recession and its... Read More
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12/03/18 - UNH Veterinary Pathologist Identifies First Case of Skunk Adenovirus-1 in U.S., Third in WorldA pathologist with the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Lab has identified the first case of Skunk Adenovirus-1 in the United States. The rare respiratory disease was found in... Read More
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11/26/18 - AAAS HonorUNH environmental science professor William McDowell has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Read More
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11/12/18 - Pest and Nutrient Management in Caterpillar TunnelsNew Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station researcher Dr. Becky Sideman is studying tomato growth in caterpillar tunnels at the UNH Woodman Horticultural Research Farm. Learn... Read More
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11/05/18 - Pay-As-You-Throw Trash Policy Cuts Solid Waste DisposalTowns that have implemented pay-as-you-throw and other user fee-based pricing policies to reduce municipal solid waste have seen a substantial reduction in trash disposal rates,... Read More
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10/29/18 - A Treat, Not a Trick: UNH Brewing Kiwiberry BeerArea residents soon will enjoy a tasty sour fall beer made of kiwiberries that was brewed at the University of New Hampshire thanks to a new partnership between researchers with... Read More
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10/22/18 - Kiwiberries and Climate Smart DiversificationThis material is based upon work that is supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, under award numbers 233561 and 1017760. For... Read More
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10/02/18 - Long-Time UNH Researcher, Lab Honored with EPA Environmental Merit AwardA long-time New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station researcher and members of his laboratory recently were recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for their... Read More
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10/02/18 - Environmental HonorsThe EPA has honored James Houle and the UNH Center for Freshwater Biology with Environmental Merit Awards for clean water achievements. Read More