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Since its establishment in 1887, the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) has pioneered innovative research, nurturing sustainable solutions for agricultural, food, and environmental challenges, enriching every corner of the Granite State. Through pioneering interdisciplinary initiatives and state-of-the-art facilities, NHAES remains dedicated to propelling positive change, empowering communities not only within New Hampshire but also beyond its borders. Below, you'll discover news and information about just some of the NHAES research that has had wide-ranging impacts on agriculture and food production; natural resources protection and conservation; and nutrition, health and wellness across the Granite State and throughout the Northeast.

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  • Two woman stand next to the rear side of a cow. Both are smiling. One woman holds a tubing around the cows back.
    Tuesday, March 18, 2025
    Electromagnetic Therapy Potential Tool for Improving Dairy Herd Health
    A UNH–MagnaWave partnership examines pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for milk production and udder health
    Key Research Finding Preliminary findings suggest that PEMF therapy does not negatively affect milk production in healthy, mid-lactation cows, supporting further exploration of its use for mastitis treatment. Mastitis, a costly and pervasive condition in dairy herds, adversely affects cows’ health and reduces their milk quality and production and is estimated to cost U.S. farmers $2 billion in...
  • Scenic sunset view over Bartlett Experimental Forest, showcasing New Hampshire's diverse and thriving ecosystems.
    Monday, March 03, 2025
    Living Labs: How Experimental Forests Offer Insights into Small Mammal Population Dynamics
    12-year UNH study examines the connection between forest seed cycles and small mammal populations
    Ecological Insights and Education at New Hampshire's Experimental Forests The U.S. Forest Service’s Experimental Forests and Ranges program began in the early 1900s to provide long-term research sites for studying ecosystem services, silviculture, wildlife habitat, and forest management. Part of a network of 84 experimental forests across the United States, New Hampshire’s Bartlett Experimental...
  • Aerial view of greenhouses at the Woodman Horticultural Research Farm.
    Monday, February 03, 2025
    Could Manure Help Cool-Climate Farmers Get Closer to Year-Round Farming?
    Research examines whether heat generated from composting manure could provide a low-carbon, cost-effective solution for cold climate crop production.
    For many farmers in the north, short growing seasons—such as New Hampshire’s 135-day period—and increasingly uncertain weather during shoulder seasons limit the food production capacity to sufficiently support local food systems. While indoor systems such as commercial greenhouses can help fill some of the regional systems’ needs, their energy-intensive, high-cost operations prevent most small...
  • A black bear walking through a forest with moss-covered ground and trees in the background, approaching the camera.
    Friday, January 03, 2025
    In Consideration of New Approaches to Wildlife Research
    New UNH research highlights the need for balanced research efforts to protect underrepresented species and guide future conservation
    More than one million species at risk of extinction in the coming decades due to climate- and human-driven impacts on habitats. While thousands of research projects have studied the impacts of these risks and offer mitigation strategies, scientists with the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) found that in more than a century of U.S. mammal...

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