University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab 2021 Surveillance Program data is available on the Maine Tick Data webpage. In 2020, the lab included testing for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis and tularemia, in addition to tests for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and babesiosis, the three most common tick-borne diseases. In 2021, the lab received nearly […]
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A new University of Maine Cooperative Extension publication, “Tarping in the Northeast: A Guide for Small Farms,” provides the most up-to-date information on an emerging practice of tarping — applying reusable tarps to the soil surface between crops and then removing them prior to planting — for weed and soil management. Intended for beginning and […]
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WAGM-TV (Channel 8 in Presque Isle) consulted Donna Coffin, professor at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about houseplant health and maintenance for a “County Ag Report” segment. Coffin emphasized the importance of indirect light, high humidity, warm temperatures and proper watering in order for houseplants to thrive.
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer an update for the agricultural industry from 7–8 p.m. Feb. 16. “Efficient Irrigation Management for Potato Production” will be presented by University of Wisconsin assistant professor Yi Wang. The cost is $5; registration is required to receive the link. Register on the event webpage. Participants can earn one […]
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The Sun-Journal and CentralMaine.com promoted a webinar offered by University of Maine Cooperative Extension about effective irrigation management for potato production featuring University of Wisconsin assistant professor Yi Wang. The cost is $5; registration is required to receive the webinar link. Register online.
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Newsweek cited a University of Maine Cooperative Extension study about the cost of equine ownership in an article about a viral Reddit post about a woman refusing her friend’s grandchildren a ride on her horse. According to the study, as cited in the article, the survey showed that the average yearly cost of owning a […]
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Morning Ag Clips advanced a dairy webinar series hosted by the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program that features Glenda Pereira, assistant Extension professor and statewide dairy specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Pereira will offer the talk “Genetic Considerations for Organic Dairy Herds,” focusing on crossbreeding rotations, feed efficiency […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering an online workshop about best practices for winter care of alpacas and llamas from noon–2 p.m. on Feb. 15. “Winter Care of Camelids” topics include practical approaches to water and shelter management, nutritional demands during winter, differences among feeds and why a balanced ration is critical to animal […]
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WMTW interviewed Lynne Holland, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension horticulture and social media professional, about browntail moths. “Reach out to your neighbors especially if you find browntail moths in your neighborhood. Reach out to your neighbors and town officials, and let them know you’ve found them, so that perhaps as a community, you can […]
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot shared an announcement from University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center about its effort to recruit student researchers to contribute to a variety of marine and environmental research projects this summer. Learn more on the center’s website.
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