NH Agricultural Experiment Station
Can Birds Spread Harmful Bacteria on Dairy Farms?
UNH scientist Andrea Ayala explores how small birds may spread bacteria on dairy farms, with potential consequences for both herd and human health.Ìý Read More-
12/10/25
Smarter Feed, Stronger Returns for New Hampshire Fish Farmers
Karolina Kwasek is researching ways to make fish nutrition better and more economical for the growing aquaculture industry.Ìý -
11/18/25
Can Science Keep Produce Fresh Longer?
UNH scientist Duoduo Wang researches the complex process of ripening to uncover ways to extend ripeness and reduce food waste.Ìý -
11/13/25
Sustaining Striped Bass
A study led by Adrienne Kovach pinpoints where the striped bass caught off the northeast coast originally came from. -
10/08/25
UNH and Stonyfield Organic Strengthen Partnership
The UNH Organic Dairy Research Farm entered into an agreement to sell all of its milk to Stonyfield Organic, further strengthening a long-term...
Recent Stories
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10/28/15 - UNH to Conduct Market Feasibility Study for KiwiberriesThe Âé¶¹app will conduct a market feasibility study to assess the viability of cold-hardy kiwifruit, or kiwiberries, as a novel, high-value horticultural crop... Read More
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10/22/15 - UNH Agriculture, Life Sciences Researchers Honored for InnovationsResearchers from theÌýCollege of Life Sciences and AgricultureÌýand theÌýNH Agricultural Experiment StationÌýat the Âé¶¹app recently were honored for their... Read More
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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



























































