NH Impact
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... -
05/20/24
Regenerating Northern Oak Forests Using Prescribed Fire
Research at UNH explores prescribed fire to boost Northern red oak regeneration, ensuring its ecological and economic benefits in New England's...
Recent Stories
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03/21/24 - Foraging Ahead to Improving Soil HealthUNH research explores how cutting frequency in pasture lands can boost soil health, enhancing New Hampshire family farms' sustainability. Read More
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03/13/24 - Alternative Syrups: What Are They and How Can They Improve Resiliency of Maple Syrup Industry?UNH doctoral candidate David Moore, a member of the Ecohydrology Lab at the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, led research into best management practices for... Read More
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03/08/24 - State Taps UNH for NH Outdoor Recreation Management PlanUNH researchers conducted a survey on New Hampshire residents' relationship to outdoor recreation, in support of a statewide outdoor recreation plan. Read More
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03/08/24 - Extension Support Leads to Crop Aid for NH FarmersAfter freezes in February and May of 2023 that resulted in significant fruit crop loss, UNH Extension helped NH farmers get aid. Read More
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03/06/24 - Improving Tools to Track Carbon EmissionsLearn how University of New Hampshire scientists have optimized CO2 sensors for moving water systems, offering better insight into greenhouse gas emissions from rivers and streams... Read More
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03/04/24 - UNH Once Again Well Represented on '40 Under Forty' ListThe University of New Hampshire was once again strongly represented on the Union Leader’s annual 40 Under Forty award list this year, with eight state residents to have earned... Read More
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03/01/24 - Snow Depth a Key Factor in Regional Fox PopulationsDiscover how snow depth influences red fox populations in northern New England. UNH research reveals climate's pivotal role over prey availability and competition. Read More
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02/20/24 - Leadership Visit to Fidelity Focuses on Forging of Strong Workforce ConnectionIn 2018, as the newly appointed leader of the University of New Hampshire, President Jim Dean’s first official business visit was to Fidelity Investment’s Merrimack, New Hampshire... Read More
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02/19/24 - UNH Researchers Helping Strawbery Banke Fight Flooding IssuesRising sea levels and more frequent flooding have combined to become an increasingly alarming challenge for the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth, where basements on this... Read More
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02/12/24 - Studying Fisher Mortality in the Granite StateDiscover why North American fisher populations decline. UNH researchers study mortality causes with $1.2M grant. Key insights for conservation efforts. Read More