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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03/31/15 - UNH Plant Root Research Aims to Boost Local Nursery Production, Reduce Winter Losses and CostsNearly every gardener knows that one of the best strategies in choosing plants is to consult the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, which identifies plants based on how tolerant the... Read More
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03/03/15 - UNH Announces New Land-Grant University Online ResourceThe University of New Hampshire announces the official launch of and participation in the National Land-Grant Impacts website, a centralized online resource that highlights the... Read More
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02/25/15 - Fifteen years of breeding produces new varieties of squash, pumpkins and melons for a wide marketJ. Brent Loy’s cucurbit breeding program at the University of New Hampshire, largely funded by the NHAES, represents the longest continuous squash and pumpkin breeding program in... Read More
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02/24/15 - UNH Researcher to Discuss Farming and Climate Variability at March 7 EventJohn Aber, professor of natural resources at the University of New Hampshire and researcher with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station, will discuss future climate and land use... Read More
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02/13/15 - Flame Retardants Found to Cause Metabolic, Liver ProblemsGale Carey, professor of nutrition, and her team of researchers found that laboratory rats that were exposed to polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, experienced a disruption... Read More
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02/07/15 - UNH Recognized for University Research Farms in National RankingThe University of New Hampshire has been ranked as hosting one of the top 20 sets of university farms in America. UNH has four horticulture, agronomy, and dairy farms, as well as... Read More
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01/29/15 - Frey Elected to NEON Board of DirectorsDr. Serita Frey, professor of soilmicrobial ecology in the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, and researcher with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station, has been elected... Read More
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01/20/15 - UNH to Break Ground on New Facility for NH Veterinary Diagnostic LaboratoryAfter 44 years at its current location at the University of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NHVDL) soon will have a new-and-improved home on... Read More
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01/06/15 - UNH Scientists Successfully Grow Onions Overwintered in Low TunnelsIn response to high demand for year-round local produce, researchers with the University of New Hampshire report they have successfully grown bulbing onions planted in fall for a... Read More
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01/05/15 - Macfarlane Greenhouses Host 2015 Tri-State Greenhouse IPM Workshop Jan. 7The Tri-state Greenhouse IPM Program is a collaboration among growers and specialists from ME, IPM graphicNH and VT. This year’s workshops offer sessions on diverse IPM tactics,... Read More