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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08/21/23 - UNH Spearheads Multi-university Tick Surveillance System ProjectCombatting Tick-Borne Diseases in Northern New England: New Research Initiative to Track Tick Pathogens and Populations. Read More
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08/19/23 - NH Agricultural Experiment Station’s New CREATE Grants Promote Multidisciplinary ScienceUnleash innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration. Explore CREATE: An NHAES research program uniting diverse minds to solve NH's challenges. Read More
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08/09/23 - Examining Perspectives of New England Farmers MarketsResearch led by scientists from UNH's COLSA and Carsey School examines consumer views on farmers markets and other alternative food networks. Read More
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07/28/23 - UNH Researcher Publishes Paper on Role of River Corridors in Critical Zone (CZ) ScienceNHAES research shows that studying streams and rivers with a multidisciplinary approach aids in understanding Earth’s Critical Zones. Read More
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07/25/23 - Preventing Mushy Blueberries by Managing Spotted Wing DrosophilaUNH researchers are investigating cultural controls to manage invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in berry patches and fruit orchards. Read More
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07/21/23 - College Students With Disabilities Are More Food InsecureA UNH study reveals that college students with disabilities face higher food insecurity rates than do students without disabilities. Read More
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06/15/23 - From the Dining Halls to the Farm FieldsUNH's composting program, which began in the 1990s, is a collaborative effort encompassing UNH Dining Services, Health & Wellness, Farm Services and other units. Read More
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06/13/23 - New Study Examines Bee Communities Across Apple Orchards in Every New Hampshire CountyCOLSA graduate student Shyloh Favreau worked with a team to categorize bee species in Granite State apple orchards in an NHAES-supported study. Read More
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06/05/23 - UNH Research Focuses on Making Whelk Fisheries More SustainableCollaborative research led by UNH scientists and alum aims to make the channeled whelk industry more sustainable and result in the resurgence of the species, as well as preserve... Read More
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06/04/23 - A Look at UNH’s Potentially Blight-resistant American Chestnut PlotOne of the largest remaining plots of American chestnut trees in New Hampshire is located at the UNH Kingman Research Farm. The one-acre research plot is a joint effort between... Read More