College of Life Sciences & Agriculture
What’s Next: UNH Experts Forecast Key Industry Trends for the New Year
As the new year begins, industries are bracing for transformative changes driven by innovation, sustainability and emerging technologies. Experts from the University of New Hampshire are offering forward-looking insights into what’s next for sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, space, climate... Read More
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01/09/25Could Manure Help Cool-Climate Farmers Get Closer to Year-Round Farming?
UNH scientists innovate manure-powered systems to heat greenhouses, extending growing seasons for small farms while boosting sustainability and... -
01/03/25In Consideration of New Approaches to Wildlife Research
UNH research reveals gaps in wildlife studies, calling for a balanced focus on smaller species to guide conservation efforts and prevent biodiversity... -
12/16/24Phytoplankton Monitoring in Gulf of Maine as a Signal of Climate Change Impacts
UNH researchers study phytoplankton dynamics in the Gulf of Maine to understand climate change impacts, marine biodiversity shifts, and sustainable... -
12/06/24COLSA Faculty Spotlight: David Plachetzki
Explore how Associate Professor David Plachetzki combines genetics, computational biology, and SCUBA fieldwork to uncover the origins of animal...
Recent Stories
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07/25/24 - Optimizing Lumpfish RearingUNH research shows that adjusting light and density in lumpfish hatcheries reduces aggression, enhancing their role in controlling sea lice in salmon farms. Read More -
07/23/24 - Nine Students Land Gilman Scholarships to Study InternationallyNine UNH students – including a pair of siblings – earned the opportunity to study in and experience international locales and cultures as recipients of the Benjamin A. Gilman... Read More -
07/17/24 - Global Experts Convene at UNH to Discuss Illegal FishingDiscover the Blueberry Gall Midge Complex and its impact on agriculture. Learn how taxonomic research aids pest management and promotes sustainable farming practices. Read More -
07/17/24 - New Species Discovery: Unraveling the Blueberry Gall Midge ComplexDiscover the Blueberry Gall Midge Complex and its impact on agriculture. Learn how taxonomic research aids pest management and promotes sustainable farming practices. Read More -
07/15/24 - Using Duckweed as a Green ManureDiscover UNH research on using duckweed to cleanse water and serve as green manure for sustainable farming. Read More -
07/12/24 - Grandy Named Fellow of Soil Science Society of AmericaStuart Grandy, professor of soil biogeochemistry and fertility and co-director of the UNH Center of Soil Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology (Soil BioME), was recently named a... Read More -
07/09/24 - Sustainable Shrimp Farming: Reducing Nitrogen Using Seaweed and OystersDiscover how UNH researchers use integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) with seaweed and oysters to reduce nitrogen pollution in sustainable shrimp farming. Read More -
07/08/24 - New Agroforestry Project Studies Integration of Farming and ForestsUNH leads a new USDA-funded agroforestry project that studies integrating crop and animal farming in forested areas for enhanced food production, carbon sequestration and climate... Read More -
07/02/24 - Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide SolutionsHouseholds 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... Read More -
06/26/24 - UNH Receives USDA Grant to Boost Climate-Resilient Farming PracticesUNH receives USDA grant to explore crop row orientation and cover cropping strategies, aiming to boost climate-resilient farming practices and enhance soil health. Read More