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Grass-Fed Organic Dairy Management May Be Key to Sector’s Resilience in New England
How is organic grass-fed management different? There is some overlap in the practices used in organic grass-fed (OGF) management and more traditional organic dairy operations. Both types of operations must follow USDA protocols of not using antibiotics, hormones or genetically modified... Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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09/06/22The Changing Lamprey River
The Lamprey River Hydrological Observatory has been collecting data on the chemistry and hydrology of the 212-square-mile Lamprey River watershed,... -
07/18/22Sizing Up Cover Crop Seeding Rates
What are cover crops? A cover crop is a plant used primarily to improve soil health, reduce erosion, enhance water availability, smother weeds,... -
07/15/22Measuring Methane in Streams
Different aquatic bodies play different roles in the release of methane gas. Wetlands, lakes, and reservoirs all play large roles in releasing... -
07/11/22Making a Living Producing Food?
In New England, small- and mid-sized farms face numerous barriers to achieving viability. Many farmers across the region rely on a host of...
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