Dairy, Livestock & Forage Crops

Helpful Information for Granite Staters Considering Buying Eggs from Local Farmers
The impact of eggs in New Hampshire is far-reaching
The volume of industrial and agricultural infrastructure in New Hampshire gives our state a strong base to support local egg production, consumption a... Learn More
People on a Farm
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education supports New Hampshire Farmers and Researchers
A summer tour with Northeast SARE highlights innovation in N.H. agriculture
A summer tour with Northeast SARE highlights innovation in N.H. agriculture. Learn More
chickens
Livestock Biosecurity Reminder—Protecting Your Flock from Avian Influenza
Highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza (HPAI) has recently been discovered in wild birds in New Hampshire and was recently discovered in small poultry f... Learn More
Alfalfa Winterkill
Forages Under Drought
Harvest practices may influence how well some perennial forage legumes recover
Severe droughts, like the one experienced in 2020, are likely to become more frequent in the future. Results from this study suggest that harvest prac... Learn More
tractor fertilizing
Dealing With High Fertilizer Prices
Cost-saving measures and good practices that address crop needs
Cost-saving measures; they’re good practices that addresses crop needs (and environmental quality) that make sense whether fertilizer is in the $1000 ... Learn More
Two faceless women stand in a field of grass, one holds a basket of apples.
NH Farm Network Seeks Beginner Farmer Liaison
The NH Farm Network (a new collaborative across various organizations) needs the input and perspectives of beginner farmers in order to develop an inc... Learn More
Sheep grazing in a dry pasture
Drought Resources for Dairy and Livestock Producers
With all of New Hampshire still in either Moderate or Severe drought for several months, producers are faced with a set of challenges that includes wa... Learn More
dairy cows
New Hampshire Dairy Industry Adapts, Faces Challenges According to Updated Dairy Book
UNH Research, State Policy, Innovation, Diversification, Cost Controls, Marketing Seen as Keys For Granite State Dairy Industry
UNH Research, State Policy, Innovation, Diversification, Cost Controls, Marketing Seen as Keys For Granite State Dairy Industry Learn More
MOFGA Farmer to Farmer Conference Online: Scheduled for Nov 2, 4 and 6
The Maine Organic Farmers & Gardeners (MOFGA) Farmer to Farmer Conference is going online this year, so this is a unique opportunity for... Learn More
Corn field, affected by drought conditions
Managing Drought Stressed Corn
It’s been a dry season; preciption has been below normal since March, and most locations are seeing 25% or less of their normal preciptiation this wee... Learn More