Agriculture, Nutrition, and Food Systems
Rising Above Traditional Crop Disease Scouting
Discover how Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers are using drones to detect crop diseases early, offering affordable solutions to support New England's small and mid-sized farms. Read More-
09/06/24
Estrogen in Clover?
Researchers at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø find drought increases phytoestrogen levels in red clover, impacting dairy cows’ health. Kura clover shows promise as a resilient... -
08/14/24
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... -
07/15/24
Using Duckweed as a Green Manure
Discover Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. -
06/26/24
Ò×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...
Recent Stories
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07/01/21 -A study by Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchersÌýfound thatÌýhalf of Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø residents are buying food from local farms at least a few times a month.
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07/01/21 - Rescue MissionCOLSA’s department of agriculture, nutrition, and food systems (ANFS), Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Hospitality Services, and Gather, a food pantry and food distribution network based in Portsmouth, are... Read More
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10/09/20 - Organic Dairy GrantWith a new $2 million grant from the USDA, Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers will develop new management techniques that aim to help organic dairies remain profitable. Read More
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06/01/20 - Fingerprinting KiwiberriesA new partnership between Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø and Hartmann's Plant Company in Michigan aims to ensure that every bite of a kiwiberry is as delicious as the next one, a level of product control... Read More
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04/24/20 - Nutrition Students Take Top Honors in Poster ContestTiana DiBenedetto ‘20, Sophie Kenny ‘20, Madeline Quigley ’20 and Briannah DeLorme ’20 have won first place in the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN)... Read More
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10/17/19 - New Minor Brings Nutrition into the KitchenTheÌýÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø College of Life Sciences and AgricultureÌýis now offering aÌýculinary nutrition and food studies minorÌýthat brings together nutritional science and foundational cooking... Read More
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06/24/19 - COLSA Faculty Honored with College AwardsMaggie Dylewski Begis andÌýKevin Pietro received the college's top honors this year. Read More
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05/10/19 - Dressage ApplauseÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Equestrian Team’s Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) squad is the 2019 Region A Reserve Champion.Ìý Read More
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04/18/19 -New research shows a decline among some of the wild bees that pollinate important New England fruit crops.
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03/18/19 -Students in Ò×ʤ²©¹Ù꿉۪s brewing program have brewed a pale ale using squash grown as part of the NHAES breeding program.