NH Agricultural Experiment Station
(Buck)thorns in the Side of Northeast Woodlands
Research identifies the six most problematic invasive woody species in Northeast woodlands and lays the groundwork for more coordinated management efforts. Read More
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08/19/25Reducing Wildlife-Vehicle Collisions in New Hampshire
Rem Moll is learning what factors create wildlife-vehicle collision "hotspots" and how to mitigate them to reduce collision frequency. -
07/29/25Building a More Resilient Food System in New Hampshire
UNH researchers study how regional consumers view the acquisition and consumption of local food with the goal of addressing obstacles and supporting... -
07/22/25Interdisciplinary Research Moving New Hampshire Agriculture and Forestry Forward
The Collaborative Research Enhancement Team Exploration (CREATE) program supports multidisciplinary research to take on complex problems. -
07/15/25Seedless Table Grape Research Continues to Show Encouraging Results
A seven-year UNH study reveals the seedless table grape varieties that are the best candidates for commercial growing in New Hampshire.
Recent Stories
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06/15/23 - From the Dining Halls to the Farm FieldsUNH's composting program, which began in the 1990s, is a collaborative effort encompassing UNH Dining Services, Health & Wellness, Farm Services and other units. Read More -
06/13/23 - New Study Examines Bee Communities Across Apple Orchards in Every New Hampshire CountyCOLSA graduate student Shyloh Favreau worked with a team to categorize bee species in Granite State apple orchards in an NHAES-supported study. Read More -
06/05/23 - UNH Research Focuses on Making Whelk Fisheries More SustainableCollaborative research led by UNH scientists and alum aims to make the channeled whelk industry more sustainable and result in the resurgence of the species, as well as preserve... Read More -
06/04/23 - A Look at UNH’s Potentially Blight-resistant American Chestnut PlotOne of the largest remaining plots of American chestnut trees in New Hampshire is located at the UNH Kingman Research Farm. The one-acre research plot is a joint effort between... Read More -
05/23/23 - For Young Adults, Heart Health Begins with SleepNHAES study: Poor sleep harms metabolism in emerging adults; consistently oversleeping also has adverse effects. Read More -
05/19/23 - Exploring the Link Between Forest Biodiversity and Psychological WellbeingNHAES-supported study explores mental wellbeing in biodiverse settings, assesses if recreating in biodiverse settings helps enhance mental health. Read More -
05/18/23 - Should You Be Topping Your Brussels Sprouts?Research led by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station scientist Becky Sideman examined "topping" — or removal of the top stem — of Brussels sprout varieties grown in New... Read More -
05/11/23 - Helping a Forest to Grow: Spreading Fungal Spores by Wind Vs. Small MammalsAn interdisciplinary team of UNH researchers recently shared their findings into how wind and small mammals—eastern chipmunks, southern red-backed voles and woodland jumping mice—... Read More -
04/18/23 - Mapping the Value of Water Quality ImprovementsUNH researcher Wil Wollheim maps and data to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that looked at households' willingness to pay for... Read More -
04/11/23 - Researchers Examine Using Flowering Plants to Attract Hover Flies for Pest ControlUNH alumni and faculty from the NH Agricultural Experiment Station conducted research on insectary plants as habitats for hoverflies, a natural pest control solution. Read More