UNH Dairies Receive 2019 Quality Milk Award from Dairy One

The Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center and the Organic Dairy Research Farm, both facilities of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire, have been awarded...

Next Director Named for NH Agricultural Experiment Station

Dr. Anton Bekkerman, associate director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and associate professor of economics at Montana State University, has been named the next director of the New...

UNH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Safeguarding Animal and Public Health in State, Region

As the world continues to focus on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, New Hampshire should not let its guard down about additional diseases of potential importance to the state and nation....

Are Rivers the Livers of Watersheds?

Wilfred Wollheim, associate professor of natural resources and the environment, presents “Are Rivers the Livers of Watersheds? River Network Capacity to Remove Nutrient Pollution,” at the 2020 Farm,...

UNH Ecologist Named Ecological Society of America Fellow

Serita Frey, professor of soil microbial ecology at the University of New Hampshire and a researcher with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, has been named a fellow by the Ecological...

Paging UNH Alum Dr. Tim Marquis, '15

Tim Marquis graduated with his bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture in 2015, and will complete medical school at the University of Connecticut...

Long-Term Greenhouse Gas Benefits from Salvaging Dead Trees Balance Short-Term Excess Emissions

The next major eastern spruce budworm outbreak likely will hit Northeastern United States forests over the next few years, putting more than 11.4 million acres of forest and 94.8 million metric tons...

UNH Research Leads to New Drinking Water Standard in Granite State

The state of New Hampshire has adopted a new, lower drinking water standard for arsenic after University of New Hampshire researchers found Granite Staters would be willing to invest in water...

A History of Responding to Our Nation's Crises

More than 130 years ago, Congress established the nation’s state agricultural experiment station system. Throughout history, these public research organizations, most at land-grant state universities...

UNH to Conduct First Cold-Hardy Hydrangea Study to Help Regional Cut Flower and Landscape Industry

New Hampshire has seen a dramatic increase in cut flower farms, underscoring the need for reliable research to support the state’s flower industry. To that end, University of New Hampshire...

Rotating Crops Over Time Boosts Corn Yields, Even in Droughts

Rotating crops over time increases the yield of corn, even during unfavorable weather conditions such as droughts, according to new research findings from the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at...

UNH, Hubbard Brook Research Foundation Help Relaunch Cooperative Providing Essential Research Funding

Following a three-year hiatus, the Northern States Research Cooperative has been revitalized, thanks to $2 million in funding for the 2020 fiscal year from the U.S. Forest Service. The competitive...

Mice and Mushrooms: Non-Picky Eaters More Effective at Spreading Spores than Previously Thought

Small mammals such as mice and chipmunks who are not picky eaters play a more important role than previously known in dispersing the spores of wild mushrooms and truffles, according to new research...

Residues from Brewery Industry Show Promise as Dairy Heifer Feed

Wet brewers grains, the abundant residues of the brewery industry, show promise as a potential cost-effective, high-nutrient feed replacement for dairy heifers, according to new research from the New...

Learn to Grow Kiwiberries in New England

Come learn about the commercial production of kiwiberries in New England from Will Hastings, vineyard manager and research technician for the NH Agricultural Experiment Station’s Kiwiberry Breeding...

UNH Pathologist Diagnoses Valley Fever in Rescue Dog from Arizona

A pathologist with New Hampshire Diagnostic Veterinary Lab at the University of New Hampshire recently diagnosed the fungal disease Valley Fever in a rescue dog from Arizona. It is the first time the...

Are Rivers the Livers of Watersheds? Should Farmers Plant Cider Apples to Thwart Pests?

Are rivers the livers of watersheds? Should farmers plant cider apples to thwart pests in orchards? Come find out from scientists with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New...

NH Agricultural Experiment Station 2019 Research in Review

Our researchers and graduate students are working on more than 50 research projects to serve the Granite State. Here are a few highlights from 2019. 

UNH Ecologist Named One of Most Highly Cited Researchers in World

Serita Frey, professor of soil microbial ecology at the University of New Hampshire and a researcher with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, has been named one of the most highly...

Migration is Biggest Driver of Population Change in New Hampshire

The Granite State continues to depend on migration for most of its population growth, and the state is becoming more racially diverse, according to new research from the New Hampshire Agricultural...

Grasslands Better than Forests at Taking Advantage of Northeast’s Warming Winters

As climate changes, Northeast winters are warming more rapidly than other times of the year. While this may mean favorable growing conditions start earlier in the year, some ecosystems, such as...

Connecting the Dots for Pollinator Conservation

The NH Agricultural Experiment Station recently hosted “Connecting the Dots for Pollinator Conservation:  Wildflower Meadows and Pollinator Habitat.” Pollinators are essential for most of the fruit...

EPA Recognizes UNH Researchers for Innovative Technology Used to Monitor Water Quality

Researchers with the University of New Hampshire have been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their innovative efforts in using low-cost technology to monitor water quality in...

UNH Researchers Study Puerto Rico Hurricane to Understand Impact of New England Storms on Watersheds

Large, extreme events such as hurricanes and superstorms are becoming more frequent under a changing climate. Researchers with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of...

Investigating New Specialty Crops for New Hampshire

NH Agricultural Experiment Station researcher Dr. Becky Sideman is a professor of plant biology and extension professor and specialist in sustainable horticulture production. She investigates new...

NH Commercial Oyster Farming Industry Gains Ground, Has Substantial Growth Potential

New Hampshire’s commercial oyster farming industry is strong and growing, with the substantial growth potential to increase production, according to a researcher with the New Hampshire Agricultural...

Summertime at Woodman Farm

The Woodman Horticultural Research Farm focuses on the research, teaching, and outreach on the production of horticultural and ornamental crops. Research projects include Integrated Pest Management (...

Jessica Fury: From Dairy Cows to Reindeer

A love of animals set Jessica Fury ’19 on a path to a UNH education. Now, that same passion has her about to embark on a unique career: Fury is moving from the UNH Organic Dairy Research Farm where...

UNH Research Supports Granite State’s Native Bees

At the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire, scientists are conducting research that not only assesses the state of our native bees but also developing...

Every Day is Earth Day at the NH Agricultural Experiment Station

Earth Day may come just once a year, but for scientists with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire, every day is Earth Day. Experiment station...

NH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Recognized as Leaders in Mitigating Antimicrobial Resistance

The New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory recently was recognized by the state for its efforts to mitigate antimicrobial resistance by rapidly identify infections in animals and performing...

UNH Alum Returns Home for Pathology Externship at NH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

Jackie Marinoff’s dream of becoming a veterinarian has taken her far from the University of New Hampshire since she graduated in 2013 with her undergraduate degree in equine studies/pre-veterinary...

UNH Hosts Greenhouse Open House March 23-24

Come learn about home gardening, landscaping, current research, and other growing information at the University of New Hampshire Greenhouse Open House at the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses Friday,...

Stronger Storms Hamper Ability of Streams and Rivers to Clean Up Pollution

Freshwater streams and rivers naturally clean up some forms of pollution originating from urban and agricultural areas, but increased storm intensity reduces this ability, which underscores the need...

UNH Celebrates Contributions of Researcher Brent Loy

J. Brent Loy, professor emeritus of plant biology and genetics, and a researcher with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station, was honored at a special twilight celebration Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017,...

Feeding Field Peas to High-Producing Lactating Dairy Cows

AndréBrito, associate professor of dairy nutrition and management, and researcher with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station, discusses his research project Feeding Field Peas to High-Producing...

Picking Strawberries in November: UNH Researchers Extend NH Growing Season for Strawberries

Researchers with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire have succeeded in quadrupling the length of the Granite State’s strawberry growing season as part...

UNH Welcomes Nearly 1,000 Fourth-Graders to Fairchild Dairy June 6-8

University of New Hampshire will welcome nearly 1,000 area school children to the Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center for the 30th School-To-Farm Days June 6 to 8, 2017. This educational...

Scientists to Discuss Latest Research at UNH Macfarlane Research Greenhouses March 31

Researchers with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station will discuss their latest research at the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses at a Research Field Day Friday, March 31. The event, which will be...

Identifying Infections in Animals Now Takes Minutes at the NH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

When the state experiences an outbreak of an infectious disease in animals, the time it takes to identify the disease can have a significant impact on the treatment and outbreak response. Now, that...

Sustainable Agriculture Spring Seminar Series Kicks Off at UNH March 6

The NH Agricultural Experiment Station will host a spring seminar series featuring distinguished researchers who will discuss various aspects of sustainable agriculture, with the first seminar set...

Are New Hampshire’s Bobcats Well-Connected?

New Hampshire is a pretty good place to live if you are a bobcat. And understanding how well bobcats move around the state within different habitats – called landscape connectivity – is critical to...

Black Tarps Over Cover Crops Suppress Weeds in Organic No-Till Vegetable Garden

University of New Hampshire researchers have found that using black tarps and cover crops successfully suppressed weeds in an organic vegetable system, allowing scientists to forgo tilling, which can...

Meet Your Milk at UNH Open Barn June 18

The NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and the Granite State Dairy Promotion invite the public to come “meet your milk” at...

UNH Researchers Find Forage Radish is the Cream of Cover Crops

A two-year study into cover crops at UNH allowed scientists to determine not just the average values for each cover crop but also the consistency of each cover crop’s performance.

UNH CREAM Students Host 2016 Open House at Fairchild Dairy April 24

University of New Hampshire students enrolled in the Cooperative Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) course will host an open house at the UNH Thomas P. Fairchild Dairy Teaching and...

Learn About Aquaponics, Carnivorous Plants at UNH Greenhouses April 1-2

Ever wondered how fish and plants can work together in an aquaponics system? How about how to incorporate carnivorous plants into your landscape? Visitors to the University of New Hampshire...

Spring Arrives at the UNH Macfarlane Research Greenhouses April 1-2

Ready to get out and start planting? Come welcome spring with a visit to the University of New Hampshire Macfarlane Research Greenhouses during the annual spring open house Friday and Saturday, April...

UNH Researchers Discuss New DNA-Editing Technology at Science Café March 1

Researchers with the NH Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire will discuss the potential of CRISPR technology to revolutionize the field of biology and genetic...

UNH CREAM Students Host 2015 Open House at Fairchild Dairy Center May 3

University of New Hampshire students enrolled in the Cooperative Real Education in Agricultural Management (CREAM) course will host an open house at the UNH Thomas P. Fairchild Dairy Teaching and...