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Agriculture
Innovations in Dairy: Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Researchers Drive Advancements in Dairy Farming
Discover how innovative research at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Agricultural Experiment Station is transforming dairy farming with sustainable practices, healthier calves, and methane-reducing feeds. Read More
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07/15/24Using Duckweed as a Green Manure
Discover Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. -
06/26/24Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming Practices
Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and... -
06/07/24Best Radicchio Varieties for New England Farmers
Granite State farmers can boost sustainability by adding high-demand radicchio to their crops, and research at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø is aiding that effort by... -
04/04/24Maine Farmers Receptive to Seaweed Feed
New research involving Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø scientists reveals Maine organic dairy farmers prioritize cost and supply issues but are open to paying more for...
Recent Stories
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03/21/24 - Foraging Ahead to Improving Soil HealthÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø research explores how cutting frequency in pasture lands can boost soil health, enhancing Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø family farms' sustainability. Read More -
12/03/23 - From Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø to Maryland: A Kiwiberry Road TripÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø's kiwiberry research gets a boost from a new NE SARE grant, advancing regional agriculture with innovative, sustainable farming practices. Read More -
10/19/23 - Tartary Buckwheat: A Climate-Ready Crop for the FutureDiscover Tartary Buckwheat: The Climate-Resilient Superfood. Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers explore this nutritious grain's potential in the face of changing weather patterns. Read More -
07/25/23 - Preventing Mushy Blueberries by Managing Spotted Wing DrosophilaÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers are investigating cultural controls to manage invasive spotted wing drosophila (SWD) in berry patches and fruit orchards. Read More -
06/13/23 - New Study Examines Bee Communities Across Apple Orchards in Every Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø 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 -
11/29/22 - Preventing Coccidiosis Using Sodium ButyrateStation scientist Pete Erickson, professor of dairy management in the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø College of Life Sciences and Agriculture, has found evidence that the compound sodium butyrate—a nutrient... Read More -
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 -
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 -
07/18/22 - Sizing Up Cover Crop Seeding RatesThe use of cover crops is becoming more and more widespread in Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø and across the country as farmers, agriculturalists, political leaders and the public recognize the... Read More -
07/11/22 - Making a Living Producing Food?In New England, small- and mid-sized farms face numerous barriers to achievingÌýviability. Many farmers across the region rely on a host of agriculture-adjacent enterprises, like... Read More