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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09/14/18 - Goal: Sustainable FoodA new aquaponic greenhouse aims to provide a model to increase sustainable food production. Read More
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08/27/18 - Summertime Means Field Work for UNH Student ResearchersLearn more about Chad's research: https://mypages.unh.edu/gunnlab/people-0 ttp://cfhammer1.wixsite.com/mysite/about-me Read More
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08/20/18 - New Guidelines Provide Farmers in Nation’s Breadbasket a Roadmap in Changing WorldMidwest farmers experiencing more erratic rainfall and prolonged dry periods that have devastated crops now have new guidelines to help them manage the effects of climate... Read More
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08/13/18 - Early-Season Heating Shows Promise Boosting Ginger HarvestFor the relatively new crop known as “baby ginger,” delaying the harvest date increases yields in New Hampshire, according to preliminary research from the New Hampshire... Read More
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08/06/18 - UNH Dairies Receive 2017 Quality Milk Award from Dairy OneTwo UNH dairy facilities have been awarded a 2017 Quality Milk Award from the nationally recognized nonprofit dairy farmers cooperative Dairy One. Read More
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07/31/18 - New Hampshire Union Leader: UNH Researchers Open Doors To Show Off Their Many Innovative Agricultural ProjectsOn August 18, members of the public can tour UNH's Woodman Horticultural Research Farm and learn about strawberry, kiwi and pollinator research. Read More
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07/24/18 - NHPR: As Road Salt Ends Up in NH Rivers, Scientists Worry About Fish and Plant HabitatUNH researchers found that, on average, some 11 percent of streams in the Merrimack River watershed are affected by elevated salinity. Read More
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07/23/18 - New England Streams Impacted by High Salt ConcentrationsUniversity of New Hampshire researchers estimate that more than 10 percent of streams in the Merrimack River watershed, which covers areas of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, are... Read More