College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
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 private-public partnership. Read More-
10/08/25
Increasing the Benefits and Reducing the Risks of Pain Management Using Opioids
UNH researcher Cheryl Whistler investigated the role of gut microbiota in opioid response. She found that butyrate, whether produced by microbes or... -
09/26/25
COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Adam Brockett
Adam Brockett did not grow up thinking that he would become a scientist. In sixth grade, he argued with conviction against the idea, announcing to... -
09/23/25
UNH Contributes to Two Teams Chosen as Finalists for NSF Innovation Program
Two teams featuring University of New Hampshire participants — one focused on sustainable seafood and another on precision forest management — are... -
09/16/25
Securing New Hampshire’s Energy Future
UNH researcher Constantine Spandagos works to transform energy systems and help communities transition to modern, sustainable energy sources.
Recent Stories
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03/09/20 - Rotating Crops Over Time Boosts Corn Yields, Even in DroughtsRotating 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... Read More
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03/02/20 - UNH, Hubbard Brook Research Foundation Help Relaunch Cooperative Providing Essential Research FundingFollowing 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... Read More
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02/25/20 - Construction Cancels Greenhouse Open HouseThe 2020 UNH open house at the Macfarlane Research Greenhouse formerly scheduled for Saturday, March 28, has been cancelled. Read More
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02/24/20 - Fungi Feud: State-of-the-Science Paper Resolves Mycorrhizae ControversySerita Frey, UNH professor of natural resources and the environment and researcher with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, recently authored a state-of-the-science... Read More
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02/17/20 - Mice and Mushrooms: Non-Picky Eaters More Effective at Spreading Spores than Previously ThoughtSmall 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,... Read More
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02/13/20 - Fungi FeudSerita Frey, UNH professor of natural resources and the environment, recently authored a state-of-the-science article on whether or not mycorrhizal fungi contribute to the soil... Read More
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02/10/20 - Residues from Brewery Industry Show Promise as Dairy Heifer FeedWet 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... Read More
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02/06/20 - Pavlov’s CellsThe phrase “Pavlov’s dogs” has long evoked images of bells, food and salivating dogs. Read More
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01/29/20 - Record Turnout for the Winter Writing RetreatThis January, a record turnout of 70 graduate students gathered for the Graduate School’s annual Winter Writing Retreat. Previously known as the Live Free or Die Writing Boot Camp... Read More