NH Agricultural Experiment Station
Using Duckweed as a Green Manure
Discover UNH research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. Read More-
07/02/24
Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide Solutions
Households 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... -
06/26/24
UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
UNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and... -
06/19/24
Microplastics in Estuaries
Estuaries in New England are crucial for wildlife and aquaculture, but microplastics pose a growing threat. UNH researchers are studying microplastic... -
06/17/24
Aquatic Plants Could Help Reduce Water Pollution
Tiny aquatic plants called duckweed and their microbes could be engineered to cleanse chemicals from runoff water. Anna O'Brien's research at UNH...
Recent Stories
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06/07/24 - Best Radicchio Varieties for New England FarmersGranite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at UNH is aiding that effort by identifying top-performing varieties... Read More
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05/08/24 - Kiwiberry Breeder Is UNH’s 2024 Innovator of the YearIago Hale, associate professor of specialty crop improvement, has been named UNH’s 2024 J. Brent Loy Innovator of the Year, recognizing his pioneering work in the kiwiberry... Read More
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05/07/24 - Recognizing Achievements in Aquatic ScienceUNH Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science William H. McDowell was recently named a 2024 Fellow of the international Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) for his research... Read More
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05/01/24 - Faculty Spotlight: Anna O’BrienAnna O’Brien, assistant professor in the department of molecular, cellular, and biomedical sciences, joined the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture in March 2022,... Read More
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04/23/24 - For Dairy, Focusing on the EssentialsDiscover how New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station's research using Agolin in organic dairy cow feed can boost milk production and reduce methane emissions, aiding climate... Read More
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04/18/24 - Listening to Moose TracksExplore UNH's innovative bioacoustic research for non-invasive monitoring and understanding of New Hampshire's vital moose populations and habitats. Read More
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04/17/24 - Out of This World Whelk EggsUNH researcher Elizabeth Fairchild is leading a study examining the effects of changing water temperatures on the fertility and reproduction of channeled whelk. Read More
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04/16/24 - Wetland Restoration Falls Short of Fixing Gulf of Mexico Dead ZoneUNH research indicates that wetland restoration efforts are falling short of expectations to help fix the Gulf of Mexico's dead zone. Read More
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04/04/24 - Maine Farmers Receptive to Seaweed FeedNew research involving UNH scientists reveals Maine organic dairy farmers prioritize cost and supply issues but are open to paying more for sustainable, methane-reducing feed. Read More
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03/21/24 - Foraging Ahead to Improving Soil HealthUNH research explores how cutting frequency in pasture lands can boost soil health, enhancing New Hampshire family farms' sustainability. Read More