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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07/23/18 - A Career Is CelebratedSpecial issue of "General and Comparative Endocrinology" highlights Professor Emeritus Stacia Sower's accomplishments and research legacy. Read More
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07/15/18 - A Young Ag Scientist's StoryNew Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station scientist Radhika Bartaula, a doctoral student in genetics in the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, recently attended the... Read More
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07/09/18 - Kaitlyn Orde: Extending NH's Strawberry Growing SeasonWhy did you decide to pursue your graduate degree at UNH? I came to UNH for graduate school both to work with my advisor Dr. Becky Sideman and because I wanted to conduct... Read More
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06/18/18 - UNH Scientists Analyze Effectiveness of Unmanned Aerial Systems to Map Seacoast ForestsThe collection of imagery from Unmanned Aerial Systems offer scientists new methods and strategies to assess ecological changes of forests and land cover. Scientists with the New... Read More
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05/29/18 - Maine Forest Management Hampering Ability of Forests to Reap Climate BenefitsOver the last 20 years, Maine’s forests have become younger and less dense. As a result, forests are not providing the most climate benefits that they could through carbon... Read More
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05/21/18 - Andrea Jilling: Investigating the Plant-Microbe RelationshipAndrea Jilling, who will graduate in 2019 with a doctorate in natural resources and Earth system sciences, conducted research with New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station ... Read More
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05/17/18 - Bangor Daily News: Scientists Develop Tool To Conserve New England CottontailUNH scientists will be able to estimate population trends over time using DNA collected from the endangered rabbits’ fecal pellets. Read More
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05/08/18 - Granite Geek: Who Needs CRISPR? UNH Success Shows Plain Old Cross-Breeding Can Modify Plant Genetics Like CrazyEmeritus professor Brent Loy's research represents the longest continuous squash and pumpkin breeding program in North America. Read More
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05/07/18 - Just in Time for Planting Season: New Squash, Melon, and Pumpkin Seeds Developed at UNH Now AvailableGardeners preparing to plant their fruits and vegetables have a number of new summer squash, melon and pumpkins to choose from this year that were developed at the NH Agricultural... Read More
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04/23/18 - Ryan Stephens: Digging Into Truffle ResearchWhy did you decide to pursue a graduate degree from UNH? The main reason I came to UNH was to work with Dr. Rebecca Rowe. In addition, I was really attracted to the... Read More