The Bangor Daily News shared information on UMaine’s Cooperative Extension blueberry field day which is scheduled for 9 a.m.–3 p.m. on July 14 at UMaine’s Blueberry Hill farm. The event will feature information sessions in pest, crop and drought management, as well as fresh pack technology and harvester demonstrations. Registration is requested for the field […]

In an article about the common mistakes cooks make when preparing beans, Tasting Table cited information from University of Maine Cooperative Extension stating that once canned beans are cooked, they can only be kept safely in the fridge for three to four days because preservatives are necessary to make this a shelf-stable product.

The Kiowa County Press (Eads, CO) shared a recipe for spinach potato pancakes from University of Maine Cooperative Extension. This versatile veggie dish makes a tasty snack or appetizer, especially served with applesauce on the side.

The Bangor Daily News spoke to Jim Dill, former head of the University of Maine’s tick lab at pest management specialist at the Maine Food and Agriculture Center, about what to do after a tick bite. Dill said prevention is always the best option, but in the event of a tick bite, he advised against […]

Kristy Ouellette, University of Maine Extension professor, 4-H Youth Development, Androscoggin & Sagadahoc counties, was featured on the Maine Public show Maine Calling speaking about the youth mental health crisis in Maine. The program spoke to experts about the causes of this nationwide crisis to discuss what’s happening in Maine and how to help.

Morning Ag Clips reported that University of Maine Cooperative Extension has named Sumon Datta an assistant Extension professor and Extension agricultural engineer. Datta recently completed his Ph.D. and postdoctoral training in biosystems and agricultural engineering at Oklahoma State University. His research interests include the use of smart technologies, particularly with agricultural water management, and the […]

Kathy Savoie, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator, spoke to CentralMaine.com on the many options for using mint in the kitchen. Savoie says that “if you have mint, you have a lot of mint, you never have a little mint.” The article shares three summer recipes that incorporate the herb.

Jim Dill, pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke to the Bangor Daily News on how the increase in black fly species is leading to longer black fly seasons. Black flies need clean, fresh water to reproduce and this rise in reproduction can be linked to Maine’s Clean Water Act. Dill also […]