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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10/22/15 - UNH Agriculture, Life Sciences Researchers Honored for InnovationsResearchers from the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire recently were honored for their... Read More
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10/07/15 - UNH Research: Granite Staters Will Pay More for Local ProduceGranite Staters are willing to pay more for locally grown fruits and vegetables, according to preliminary findings of new research funded by the NH Agricultural Experiment Station... Read More
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09/30/15 - UNH Melon Research Produces Higher YieldsResearchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that grafting melons onto the rootstocks of hybrid squash substantially increases the production of melons, a potential... Read More
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09/23/15 - UNH Scientist Develops New Cherry TomatoThe new fruit was developed by Becky Sideman, a researcher with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station and extension professor of sustainable horticulture production, and her... Read More
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09/09/15 - UNH Scientist Discovers New Approach to Managing Parasitic RoundwormsRoundworms that feed on plants cause approximately $100 billion in annual global crop damage. But a new way of disrupting the motility and reproduction of these plant parasitic... Read More
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09/02/15 - Crop Rotation Boosts Soil Microbes, Benefits Plant GrowthIn the first study of its kind, new research from the University of New Hampshire shows that crop rotations, in isolation from other management factors, can increase the functions... Read More
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08/26/15 - Species Lines Blur Between Two Sparrows in New England’s Tidal MarshesAmong birds, the line between species is often blurry. Some closely related species interbreed where their ranges overlap, producing hybrid offspring that can backcross with... Read More
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07/21/15 - Aliens in the WoodsFor the first time, University of New Hampshire scientists have tracked the spread of an exotic tree native to Asia that has invaded Durham-area forests to a single tree planted... Read More
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07/13/15 - New England Poised to Take Bigger Slice of Sweet Potato PieIn the first study of the performance of modern sweet potato cultivars in northern regions, University of New Hampshire researchers have found that sweet potatoes can be a viable... Read More
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06/17/15 - UNH Researchers Use Census, Remote-Sensing Data to Investigate Forest ChangesOne of the most important factors in addressing climate variability is being able to estimate carbon sequestration -- the long-term storage of carbon in the environment.... Read More