For Ashley Carnes ’23, one of the perks of her summer gig that she looks forward to every day is the opportunity to set up an afternoon scavenger hunt.

The participants? A trio of warty pigs.

Amid all the on-the-job education taking place on a daily basis and the steady checklist of routine tasks to complete – like beginning the morning by feeding dozens of different animals before cleaning their enclosures – Carnes takes particular pleasure in leaving some treats for the pigs to discover after she’s gone home for the day.

Research on the chemistry of ocean deserts shows how phytoplankton survive in such tough conditions.

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 management and the potential impacts to New Hampshire of growing new crops in the region and using new tools and practices in the growth and harvesting of favorite New England crops.

The 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 value of these crops to improving soil health; reducing erosion; controlling pests, diseases, and weeds; and increasing biodiversity. NHAES researchers reported on a way to improve research and recommendations for cover crop seeding rates by accounting for seed size.

Different aquatic bodies play different roles in the release of methane gas. Wetlands, lakes, and reservoirs all play large roles in releasing methane directly into the atmosphere. Rivers and streams, however, were historically seen as pipelines for simply moving material between bodies of water. However, new research led by Andrew Robison '21G shows that small streams are sources of methane to the atmosphere and that nearly half of the methane within small streams actually oxidizes – the chemical process of combining with oxygen.

The New Hampshire Geodata Portal website provides easier access to online GIS maps for the state.

With new funding from the National Institutes of Health, UNH wilil continue its genomic surveillance of COVID-19 variants in New Hampshire.

In New England, small- and mid-sized farms face numerous barriers to achieving viability. Many farmers across the region rely on a host of agriculture-adjacent enterprises, like agritourism (or agro-tourism) ranging from farm stays and farm-to-table meals to events like corn mazes, cider mills, pumpkin patches, and similar activities.

The University of New Hampshire at Manchester has named 244 students to the Dean's List for superior scholastic performance during the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. 

An emeritus English professor is remembered.