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Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems
Rising Above Traditional Crop Disease Scouting
Discover how UNH researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-sized farms. Read More
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09/06/24Estrogen in Clover?
Researchers at UNH find drought increases phytoestrogen levels in red clover, impacting dairy cows’ health. Kura clover shows promise as a resilient... -
08/14/24Innovations in Dairy: UNH Researchers Drive Advancements in Dairy Farming
Discover how innovative research at New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station is transforming dairy farming with sustainable practices, healthier... -
07/15/24Using Duckweed as a Green Manure
Discover UNH research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. -
06/26/24UNH 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...
Recent Stories
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06/13/23 - New Study Examines Bee Communities Across Apple Orchards in Every New Hampshire CountyCOLSA graduate student Shyloh Favreau worked with a team to categorize bee species in Granite State apple orchards in an NHAES-supported study. Read More -
06/01/23 - Seed Breeding, Smart Insoles Receive UNHInnovation Fund GrantsTwo disparate faculty research projects — squash and pumpkin seeds and smart insole sensors — got a boost from the inaugural UNHInnovation Fund recently. The fund awarded two $50,... Read More -
05/23/23 - For Young Adults, Heart Health Begins with SleepNHAES study: Poor sleep harms metabolism in emerging adults; consistently oversleeping also has adverse effects. Read More -
05/18/23 - Should You Be Topping Your Brussels Sprouts?Research led by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment StationÌýscientist Becky Sideman examined "topping" — or removal of the top stem — of Brussels sprout varieties grown in New... Read More -
04/11/23 - Researchers Examine Using Flowering Plants to Attract Hover Flies for Pest ControlUNH alumni and faculty from the NH Agricultural Experiment Station conducted research on insectary plants as habitats for hoverflies, a natural pest control solution. Read More -
11/29/22 - Preventing Coccidiosis Using Sodium ButyrateStation scientist Pete Erickson, professor of dairy management in the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, has found evidence that the compound sodium butyrate—a nutrient... Read More -
11/18/22 - Alternative Forages for Seasonal SlumpsIn farming, a ‘summer slump’ refers to the periods of the growing season when traditional forage plants—eaten by livestock—don’t grow well or aren’t readily available. Scientists... Read More -
11/01/22 - Healthy Food for AllHow does food and nutrition insecurity affect physical, mental and social well-being? How does it vary by race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality? These are questions that... Read More -
07/27/22 - Download the NHAES 2022 Inspired Horticultural Research Report today!The latest edition of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station’s Inspired magazine and research report is here! The latest edition explores station research into horticulture... Read More -
07/18/22 - Sizing Up Cover Crop Seeding RatesThe use of cover crops is becoming more and more widespread in New Hampshire and across the country as farmers, agriculturalists, political leaders and the public recognize the... Read More