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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11/29/16 - UNH Research Finds White Deaths Exceed Births in One-Third of U.S. StatesMore whites died than were born in a record high 17 states in 2014 compared to just four in 2004, according to new research from the Carsey School of Public Policy and supported... Read More
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11/28/16 - Bye Waste, Hello WarmthAt UNH’s Organic Dairy Research Farm, UNH researchers have launched an innovative composting program that provides a high-quality compost product and captures the heat energy for... Read More
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11/21/16 - Composting at the UNH Organic Dairy Research FarmAt UNH’s Organic Dairy Research Farm, UNH researchers have launched an innovative composting program that provides a high-quality compost product and captures the heat energy for... Read More
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10/31/16 - UNH Researchers One Step Closer to Predicting Bacteria Outbreaks in Great Bay OystersUniversity of New Hampshire scientists are one step closer to being able to predict when oysters in the Great Bay Estuary may be at risk of being infected with a bacteria that has... Read More
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10/10/16 - UNH Scientists Receive $1.7 Million to Investigate Human Impact on Soil MicrobesSoil microorganisms play a critical role in the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, which is a central factor in climate change.... Read More
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10/10/16 - Getting DirtyTwo major federal grants are supporting UNH research on soils and climate change. Read More
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10/03/16 - Sampling a SuperfruitThe Durham Farmers' Market is typically quiet on a rainy afternoon, but on a recent Monday, it was abuzz. Customers were sampling a new fruit: the kiwiberry. That’s right. The... Read More
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09/19/16 - Black Tarps Over Cover Crops Suppress Weeds in Organic No-Till Vegetable GardenUniversity of New Hampshire researchers have found that using black tarps and cover crops successfully suppressed weeds in an organic vegetable system, allowing scientists to... Read More
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09/06/16 - Plastic Bags -- Ban, Tax or Recycle?Each year, Americans use more than 100 billion plastic bags, most of which are thrown away and end up in landfills or on the side of the road. As a result, local, state, and... Read More