Agriculture
Maine Farmers Receptive to Seaweed Feed
New 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-
03/21/24
Foraging Ahead to Improving Soil Health
UNH research explores how cutting frequency in pasture lands can boost soil health, enhancing New Hampshire family farms' sustainability. -
12/03/23
From New Hampshire to Maryland: A Kiwiberry Road Trip
UNH's kiwiberry research gets a boost from a new NE SARE grant, advancing regional agriculture with innovative, sustainable farming practices. -
10/19/23
Tartary Buckwheat: A Climate-Ready Crop for the Future
Discover Tartary Buckwheat: The Climate-Resilient Superfood. UNH researchers explore this nutritious grain's potential in the face of changing... -
07/25/23
Preventing Mushy Blueberries by Managing Spotted Wing Drosophila
UNH researchers are investigating cultural controls to manage invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in berry patches and fruit orchards.
Recent Stories
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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
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11/29/22 - Preventing Coccidiosis Using Sodium ButyrateStation scientist Pete Erickson, professor of dairy management in the UNH College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, has found evidence that the compound sodium butyrate—a nutrient... Read More
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11/18/22 - Alternative Forages for Seasonal SlumpsIn farming, a ‘summer slump’ refers to the periods of the growing season when traditional forage plants—eaten by livestock—don’t grow well or aren’t readily available. Scientists... Read More
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10/19/22 - Droughts Are a New Reality for New England. Diverse Crop Rotations Can Help.When it comes to crop rotations, complexity is key to boosting levels of nitrogen—a soil nutrient that is critical to crop production. That's according to new research involving... Read More
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07/18/22 - Sizing Up Cover Crop Seeding RatesThe use of cover crops is becoming more and more widespread in New Hampshire and across the country as farmers, agriculturalists, political leaders and the public recognize the... Read More
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07/11/22 - Making a Living Producing Food?In New England, small- and mid-sized farms face numerous barriers to achieving?viability. Many farmers across the region rely on a host of agriculture-adjacent enterprises, like... Read More
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05/26/22 - Research Makes National Strawberry Month SweeterFive pounds of strawberries might seem like a lot, but that is approximately how much each person eats each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Given... Read More
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07/08/21 - NH Bulletin: Interest in local food doesn’t always mean more sales for farmersThe New Hampshire Bulletin reports on a new report from University of New Hampshire researchers Jess Carson, Analena Bruce, and Isaac Leslie that found that half of Granite... Read More
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10/19/18 - 2018 Dietetic Internship Class Achieves 100 Percent Pass Rate on National Registration ExamIt's an exciting milestone for the university's nutrition program, which just introduced two new master's degree options. Read More