College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
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. Read More
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12/18/25Science Meets Shoreline
In New Hampshire, the wellness of freshwater bodies is largely managed by watershed associations. While those associations are often rich with... -
12/17/25Powerful New Research Technology Comes to UNH
https://www.unh.edu/research/university-instrumentation-centerUNH's acquisition of an automated isothermal titration calorimeter will increase... -
12/16/25Frey Earns 2025 Excellence in Research Award
Serita Frey, professor in the UNH Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, was selected as the winner of the 2025 Excellence in Research... -
12/10/25Smarter 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.
Recent Stories
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07/17/24 - New Species Discovery: Unraveling the Blueberry Gall Midge ComplexDiscover the Blueberry Gall Midge Complex and its impact on agriculture. Learn how taxonomic research aids pest management and promotes sustainable farming practices. Read More -
07/15/24 - Using Duckweed as a Green ManureDiscover UNH research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. Read More -
07/12/24 - Grandy Named Fellow of Soil Science Society of AmericaStuart Grandy, professor of soil biogeochemistry and fertility and co-director of the UNH Center of Soil Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology (Soil BioME), was recently named a... Read More -
07/09/24 - Sustainable Shrimp Farming: Reducing Nitrogen Using Seaweed and OystersDiscover how UNH researchers use integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) with seaweed and oysters to reduce nitrogen pollution in sustainable shrimp farming. Read More -
07/08/24 - New Agroforestry Project Studies Integration of Farming and ForestsUNH leads a new USDA-funded agroforestry project that studies integrating crop and animal farming in forested areas for enhanced food production, carbon sequestration and climate... Read More -
07/02/24 - Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide SolutionsHouseholds on public water systems are willing to pay an average of $13.07 a month, or $156.84 annually, on their monthly bills to protect themselves from PFAS — potentially... Read More -
06/26/24 - UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming PracticesUNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and enhance soil health. Read More -
06/19/24 - Microplastics in EstuariesEstuaries in New England are crucial for wildlife and aquaculture, but microplastics pose a growing threat. UNH researchers are studying microplastic movement and accumulation to... Read More -
06/17/24 - Aquatic Plants Could Help Reduce Water PollutionTiny aquatic plants called duckweed and their microbes could be engineered to cleanse chemicals from runoff water. Anna O'Brien's research at UNH aims to improve stormwater... Read More -
06/13/24 - COLSA Faculty Spotlight: Bonnie BrownDiscover why COLSA Professor Bonnie Brown chose New Hampshire, how Richard Dreyfuss inspired her career, and the five must-have items in her fridge. Read More