NH Agricultural Experiment Station
Cohabitating with New England Cottontails
New research by the NHAES researchers finds that habitat restoration efforts for the at-risk New England cottontail will also benefit a number of shrubland-obligate birds. Read MoreAlso in UNH Today...
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08/04/22Oysters as Nitrogen Bioextractors
Oysters filter particles that contain nitrogen (and carbon) from the water. Wild oysters cycle small amounts of that nitrogen back into the... -
08/02/22Seeing the Story of the Country Through Data
“I once had a reporter jokingly say to me ‘Ken, you were into data analytics before it was cool,’” he says, a smile audible in his voice. “Which, you... -
07/27/22Download the NHAES 2022 Inspired Horticultural Research Report today!
The latest edition of the NH Agricultural Experiment Station’s Inspired magazine and research report is here! The latest edition explores station... -
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,...
Recent Stories
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10/14/19 - Connecting the Dots for Pollinator ConservationThe NH Agricultural Experiment Station recently hosted “Connecting the Dots for Pollinator Conservation: Wildflower Meadows and Pollinator Habitat.” Pollinators are essential for... Read More -
09/30/19 - EPA Recognizes UNH Researchers for Innovative Technology Used to Monitor Water QualityResearchers with the University of New Hampshire have been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their innovative efforts in using low-cost technology to... Read More -
09/05/19 - N.H. Oyster Farming a Growing IndustryNew Hampshire commercial oyster farming industry gains ground, has substantial growth potential. Read More -
09/05/19 - Eyes on a HurricaneUNH researchers study Hurricane Maria's effects on Puerto Rico to understand impact of New England storms on watersheds. Read More -
09/03/19 - UNH Researchers Study Puerto Rico Hurricane to Understand Impact of New England Storms on WatershedsLarge, extreme events such as hurricanes and superstorms are becoming more frequent under a changing climate. Researchers with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at... Read More -
08/26/19 - Investigating New Specialty Crops for New HampshireNH Agricultural Experiment Station researcher Dr. Becky Sideman is a professor of plant biology and extension professor and specialist in sustainable horticulture production. She... Read More -
08/20/19 - Associated Press: Researcher: Oyster farming has room to grow in New HampshireA University of New Hampshire researcher says oyster production in the state is only a small fraction of what it could be. Ray Grizzle, research professor of biological sciences,... Read More -
08/19/19 - NH Commercial Oyster Farming Industry Gains Ground, Has Substantial Growth PotentialNew Hampshire’s commercial oyster farming industry is strong and growing, with the substantial growth potential to increase production, according to a researcher with the New... Read More -
08/12/19 - Summertime at Woodman FarmThe Woodman Horticultural Research Farm focuses on the research, teaching, and outreach on the production of horticultural and ornamental crops. Research projects include ... Read More -
07/29/19 - NH Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Identifies Virus in Chimney SwiftsPathologists with the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at UNH have identified the first reported virus in chimney swifts, an adenovirus called Chimney Swift... Read More