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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09/01/16 - COLSA Students Excel in Telling the Story of ScienceOne of the most challenging aspects for any scientist is successfully explaining to lay audiences with little or no scientific background the details and importance of complex... Read More
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08/22/16 - UNH Scientists Unravel Genetic Ancestry of Cultivated StrawberryScientists from the University of New Hampshire have unlocked a major genetic mystery of one of the ancestors of cultivated strawberry. A genetic analysis conducted by New... Read More
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08/08/16 - UNH Research: Cold Weather Makes for Tastier SpinachOld Man Winter’s coldest months are a boon to New Hampshire growers interested in adding spinach to their winter crop. Researchers at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station have... Read More
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08/01/16 - SARE Grant Expands UNH Tomato ResearchUniversity of New Hampshire researchers have received a three-year grant for nearly $250,000 that will substantially expand research that aims to improve nutrient and pest... Read More
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07/25/16 - UNH Launches Silvopasture Project at Organic Dairy Research FarmSeeing cows graze in a forest may be an uncommon site in New England but at the Organic Dairy Research Farm at the University of New Hampshire, heifers soon will be dining among... Read More
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07/19/16 - Call of the CowsIt’s the middle of the night, and doctoral student Kayla Aragona has just received a text alert at home on her cell phone from a cow in labor at the UNH Fairchild Dairy Teaching... Read More
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07/18/16 - At the UNH Fairchild Dairy, Cows in Labor Send Text AlertsIt’s the middle of the night, and University of New Hampshire doctoral student Kayla Aragona has just received a text alert at home on her cell phone from a cow in labor at the... Read More
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07/11/16 - UNH Researchers: Lake Neurotoxins May Be Causing NH Loon LossesA harmful neurotoxin produced by cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae blooms, in New Hampshire’s fresh water lakes, which has been linked to ALS in humans, may be contributing to... Read More
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07/05/16 - UNH Graduates Accepted to Veterinary Medical School at High RatesProspective veterinarians hoping to get into one of the nation’s handful of schools of veterinary medicine would be wise to do their pre-vet coursework at the University of New... Read More
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06/30/16 - Salt of the EarthSalt left behind from ocean spray is so concentrated on land in parts of Africa that one can see salt crystals in the soil sparkling in the sun. For farmers in these areas, the... Read More