NH Agricultural Experiment Station
Predicting Better Colostrum for Healthier Calves
UNH research helps dairy farmers improve colostrum quality with data-driven insights on timing, environment, and nutrition to boost calf health and herd productivity. Read More-
04/07/25
Land. Sea. Space.
What does it mean to be a Land, Sea and Space Grant university?ÌýThe triple designation signifies a collaboration between the U.S. government partners... -
03/31/25
On Farms, Tillage Intensity Shown to Affect Beneficial Insect Communities
UNH study reveals how tillage intensity and pesticide-treated seeds impact beneficial arthropods, influencing pest control, weed reduction, and... -
03/18/25
Electromagnetic Therapy Potential Tool for Improving Dairy Herd Health
UNH partners with MagnaWave to explore pulsed electromagnetic therapy for dairy cows, showing promise for mastitis treatment and udder health... -
03/03/25
Living Labs: How Experimental Forests Offer Insights into Small Mammal Population Dynamics
UNH study reveals how small mammals adapt reproduction to forest seed cycles, influencing seed dispersal, tree regeneration, and forest ecosystem...
Recent Stories
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10/10/16 - UNH Scientists Receive $1.7 Million to Investigate Human Impact on Soil MicrobesSoil microorganisms play a critical role in the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere, which is a central factor in climate change.... Read More
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10/10/16 - Getting DirtyTwo major federal grants are supporting UNH research on soils and climate change. Read More
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10/03/16 - Sampling a SuperfruitThe Durham Farmers' Market is typically quiet on a rainyÌýafternoon, but on a recent Monday, it was abuzz. Customers were sampling aÌýnew fruit: the kiwiberry.ÌýThat’s right. The... Read More
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09/19/16 - Black Tarps Over Cover Crops Suppress Weeds in Organic No-Till Vegetable GardenÂé¶¹app researchers have found that using black tarps and cover crops successfully suppressed weeds in an organic vegetable system, allowing scientists to... Read More
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09/06/16 - Plastic Bags -- Ban, Tax or Recycle?Each year, Americans use more than 100 billion plastic bags, most of which are thrown away and end up in landfills or on the side of the road. As a result, local, state, and... Read More
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09/01/16 - COLSA Students Excel in Telling the Story of ScienceOne of the most challenging aspects for any scientist is successfully explaining to lay audiences with little or no scientific background the details and importance of complex... Read More
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08/22/16 - UNH Scientists Unravel Genetic Ancestry of Cultivated StrawberryScientists from the Âé¶¹app have unlocked a major genetic mystery of one of the ancestors of cultivated strawberry. A genetic analysis conducted by New... Read More
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08/08/16 - UNH Research: Cold Weather Makes for Tastier SpinachOld Man Winter’s coldest months are a boon to New Hampshire growers interested in adding spinach to their winter crop. Researchers at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station have... Read More
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08/01/16 - SARE Grant Expands UNH Tomato ResearchÂé¶¹app researchers have received a three-year grant for nearly $250,000 that will substantially expand research that aims to improve nutrient and pest... Read More