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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12/04/17 - Stronger Storms Hamper Ability of Streams and Rivers to Clean Up PollutionFreshwater streams and rivers naturally clean up some forms of pollution originating from urban and agricultural areas, but increased storm intensity reduces this ability, which... Read More
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11/27/17 - State’s Food Pantries Enjoy Fresh Food Grown at UNH Farms and FacilitiesNew Hampshire residents who rely on the state’s food pantries have been enjoying fresh food donated by the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire,... Read More
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11/20/17 - Wood Pellets Outperform Fossil Fuels, Natural Gas in Reducing Greenhouse GasesDURHAM, N.H. – Using wood pellets for home heating fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than half over fossil fuels and natural gas, according to new research from the NH... Read More
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11/07/17 - "Food Evolution" Screening Set for Nov. 16UNH will host a screening of the film "Food Evolution" on Nov. 16, followed by a panel discussion featuring New Hampshire Commissioner of Agriculture Lorraine Merrill. Read More
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11/06/17 - UNH Professor’s Book Demonstrates Power of Using Imagery for Geospatial AnalysisA new book by University of New Hampshire professor Russ Congalton demonstrates the power of incorporating remotely sensed imagery in geospatial analysis. Read More
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10/23/17 - UNH Research: Sustaining Local Farms Top Factor in Deciding to Buy Fresh ProduceWhen it comes to buying fresh produce, northern New Englanders value maintaining local farmland, supporting the local economy, and buying produce without pesticides, according to... Read More
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10/19/17 - Breeding Better BerriesUNH scientists are developing the first strawberry varieties specifically for organic agriculture in the United States. Read More
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10/18/17 - UNH Scientists to Develop First Strawberry Varieties Specifically for U.S. Organic ProductionScientists with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire have launched a research project that aims to develop the first varieties of... Read More