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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 forage alternative. Read More
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06/19/24Microplastics in Estuaries
Estuaries in New England are crucial for wildlife and aquaculture, but microplastics pose a growing threat. Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø researchers are studying microplastic... -
06/17/24Aquatic Plants Could Help Reduce Water Pollution
Tiny aquatic plants called duckweed and their microbes could be engineered to cleanse chemicals from runoff water. Anna O'Brien's research at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø... -
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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04/11/23 - Researchers Examine Using Flowering Plants to Attract Hover Flies for Pest ControlÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø alumni and faculty from the NH Agricultural Experiment Station conducted research on insectary plants as habitats for hoverflies, a natural pest control solution. Read More -
04/10/23 - New Research into Potential Impacts of Beech Leaf Disease (BLD) to Begin at Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍøJeff Garnas from Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø is launching a study on beech leaf and bark disease's impact on trees in eastern forests to better understand mortality patterns. Read More -
02/24/23 - Monitoring Forest Edge Changes Using DronesScientists with the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES) and the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø College of Life Sciences and Agriculture are using unpiloted aerial systems to examine how... Read More -
02/02/23 - New Study Examines Disproportionately High Food Insufficiency Rates Among LGBTQ+ New EnglandersNew study by NHAES researcher shows that while cisgender New Englanders face lower food insufficiency than others in the U.S., LGBTQ+ residents in the region face 2-3 times higher... Read More -
12/19/22 - Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Researcher Examines Abundance Factors of Striped Skunk Across Contiguous United StatesNew research from the Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø Agricultural Experiment Station examines factors that affect skunk abundance in the region and across the United States, underscoring the... 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 -
10/26/22 - Research That Makes a Difference for Ò×ʤ²©¹ÙÍøBecky Sideman is performing sustainable agriculture research with great benefit toÌýÒ×ʤ²©¹ÙÍø and New England. Read More -
09/22/22 - Grass-Fed Organic Dairy Management May Be Key to Sector’s Resilience in New EnglandHow is organic grass-fed management different? There is some overlap in the practices used in organic grass-fed (OGF) management and more traditional organic dairy... Read More -
09/06/22 - The Changing Lamprey RiverThe Lamprey River Hydrological Observatory has been collecting data on the chemistry and hydrology of the 212-square-mile Lamprey River watershed, providing a baseline of data on... Read More