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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08/14/14 - UNH Researchers Leaders in Breeding Better StrawberriesStrawberry shortcake. Strawberry rhubarb pie. Strawberry ice cream. Summertime in New England wouldn’t be the same without these bountiful, sweet, juicy berries. But not... Read More
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07/17/14 - UNH Researchers Work to Save Endangered New England CottontailScientists with NHAES are working to restore New Hampshire and Maine’s only native rabbit after new research has found that cottontail populations in northern New England have... Read More
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07/08/14 - Researchers Investigating Hydroponics Use to Meet Winter Produce DemandsResearchers at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) at the University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and Agriculture have launched a hydroponics project that... Read More
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06/25/14 - Finally, a Mug Shot for a Crop-Killing NH PestThey may be a small insect, but some leafhoppers can carry a big punch, devastating crops and causing millions of dollars in damage. But now New Hampshire farmers have a new... Read More
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06/16/14 - Fairchild Dairy Center Receives 2013 Quality Milk Award from Dairy OneThe Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center, a facility of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) at the University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and... Read More
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06/11/14 - UNH Names Innovative Composting Facility after Sustainable Agriculture PioneerThe University of New Hampshire has named its high-tech composting/energy capture facility at the Organic Dairy Research Farm in honor of the sustainable agriculture pioneer who... Read More
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06/09/14 - New UNH ‘Hotel’ Reserved for Highly Select NH ClienteleJust in time for the summer tourist season in New Hampshire, NH Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) researchers at the University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and... Read More
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06/09/14 - UNH Research: New England Lakes Recovering Rapidly From Acid RainFor more than 40 years, policy makers have been working to reduce acid rain, a serious environmental problem that can devastate lakes, streams, and forests and the plants and... Read More
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05/27/14 - Health Issues, Relationship Changes Trigger Economic Spirals for Low-Income Rural FamiliesWhen it comes to the factors that can send low-income rural families into a downward spiral, health issues and relationship changes appear to be major trigger events. Fortunately... Read More
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05/20/14 - NHAES Researchers Receive $482,500 Grant to Study Nitrogen Loss in SoilsMay 21, 2014 Researchers at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Life Sciences and Agriculture at the University of New Hampshire, have received a $482,500 USDA... Read More