NH Agricultural Experiment Station
A Different Mindset for Farm Viability in New England
Analena Bruce led a study to determine what makes a New England farm viable in today's economy, and her findings show that it goes far beyond food production.Ìý Read More-
06/17/25
New Hampshire’s House Environment and Agriculture Committee Visits UNH
NH House Environment and Agriculture Committee members saw first-hand how UNH research farms support and advance the state's agricultural sector.Ìý -
05/29/25
Small but Mighty: Precision Dairy Health Monitoring with Sensor Technology
UNH's Claira Seely studies how to implement advanced sensor technologies on small New England dairy farms.Ìý -
04/14/25
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... -
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...
Recent Stories
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10/07/15 - UNH Research: Granite Staters Will Pay More for Local ProduceGranite Staters are willing to pay more for locally grown fruits and vegetables, according to preliminary findings of new research funded by theÌýNH Agricultural Experiment Station... Read More
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09/30/15 - UNH Melon Research Produces Higher YieldsResearchers at the Âé¶¹app have found that grafting melons onto the rootstocks of hybrid squash substantially increases the production of melons, a potential... Read More
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09/23/15 - UNH Scientist Develops New Cherry TomatoThe new fruit was developed by Becky Sideman, a researcher with theÌýNH Agricultural Experiment StationÌýandÌýextensionÌýprofessor of sustainable horticulture production, and her... Read More
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09/09/15 - UNH Scientist Discovers New Approach to Managing Parasitic RoundwormsRoundworms that feed on plants cause approximately $100 billion in annual global crop damage. But a new way of disrupting the motility and reproduction of these plant parasitic... Read More
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09/02/15 - Crop Rotation Boosts Soil Microbes, Benefits Plant GrowthIn the first study of its kind, new research from the Âé¶¹app shows that crop rotations, in isolation from other management factors, can increase the functions... Read More
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08/26/15 - Species Lines Blur Between Two Sparrows in New England’s Tidal MarshesAmong birds, the line between species is often blurry. Some closely related species interbreed where their ranges overlap, producing hybrid offspring that can backcross with... Read More
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07/21/15 - Aliens in the WoodsFor the first time, Âé¶¹app scientists have tracked the spread of an exotic tree native to Asia that has invaded Durham-area forests to a single tree planted... Read More
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07/13/15 - New England Poised to Take Bigger Slice of Sweet Potato PieIn the first study of the performance of modern sweet potato cultivars in northern regions, Âé¶¹app researchers have found that sweet potatoes can be a viable... Read More
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06/17/15 - UNH Researchers Use Census, Remote-Sensing Data to Investigate Forest ChangesOne of the most important factors in addressing climate variability is being able to estimate carbon sequestration -- the long-term storage of carbon in the environment.... Read More
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06/04/15 - UNH Scientists, Alumni Recognized for White Mountain National Forest ResearchFaculty and graduate student scientists, and alumni from the Âé¶¹app were among those recognized recently for their work in helping conserve the White Mountain... Read More