NHAES News & Events

NHAES News & Events
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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.

  • A photo of duckweed laying on top of water in a pond.
    Monday, July 15, 2024
    Could a common aquatic plant replace chemical fertilizer?
    Duckweed, a common aquatic plant in New Hampshire's lakes, ponds and streams could help filter excess nutrients contaminating water, and then be used as a green manure – i.e., living plants that are incorporated or plowed into the soil – in agricultural systems. Research by New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) scientists seeks to understand how effectively growing duckweed in...
  • 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 from PFAS — potentially cancer-causing chemicals — according to new research from the UNH.  
    Tuesday, July 02, 2024
    UNH research finds households willing to pay $13 monthly for 'forever chemical' protection
    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 from PFAS — potentially cancer-causing chemicals — according to new research from the University of New Hampshire.   This amount is insufficient to cover the costs of municipal-level treatment. It does, however, align more closely with the costs of...
  • A photo of radish cover crops sown between rows of standing corn.
    Wednesday, June 26, 2024
    Project to Explore Crop Row Orientation and Cover Cropping Strategies
    The USDA has announced $5.5 million in grant funding through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) to support innovative agricultural production systems research, including a project by University of New Hampshire researchers who will investigate ways to adapt cropping systems for increasingly variable weather. The UNH project, led by Rich Smith, a professor in the department of...
  • A man stands in a body of water dragging a net behind him to collect microplastic particles.
    Wednesday, June 19, 2024
    Collecting baseline data on microplastics in local estuaries helps to predict Great Bay’s future
    Key Research Finding In northern New England estuaries, microplastics accumulate likeliest in areas with weaker water flow, submerged vegetation and limited seabed erosion. Nicknamed 'nurseries of the sea,' estuaries provide critical nesting and breeding grounds for many animal species, help clean and filter ocean waters and support a growing shellfish aquaculture sector in northern...

Upcoming COLSA & NHAES Events

  • Oct
    5
    Ocean Discovery Day: Public Open House 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., All are welcome to Ocean Discovery Day where you'll discover Marine Science and Ocean Engineering at UNH. From ocean acoustics to plankton, there's something for everyone! Designed to engage explorers of all ages, Ocean Discovery Day offers a variety of hands-on activities and presentations. This progr a.m. will be held inside our state-of-the-art Ocean Engineering Lab. Get a glimpse at the latest technology used to map the ocean floor, see how scientists use data sondes to mon...
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