The Guardian interviewed Esperanza Stancioff, climate change educator for University of Maine Cooperative Extension and Maine Sea Grant, about changes in the lobster industry. Stancioff said that over time the center of Maine’s lobster fishery has shifted from Thomaston to Stonington and Canada. Lobsters also have been moving farther offshore, requiring fishermen to obtain an […]
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WAGM (Channel 8 in Presque Isle) interviewed Jim Dill, pest management specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about nuisance mosquitoes despite their reproductive activity being slowed by the recent dry weather. Mosquitoes rely on stagnant water sources for breeding. “Some of those breeding sites have certainly dried up. But I can tell you, when […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Anne Lichtenwalner about what chicken owners can do if there’s an unexpected rooster in their flocks. When purchasing a batch of chicks, even those advertised as female, some buyers end up with roosters because they can be accidentally mixed together, according to the article. “The best thing anyone can do […]
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Morning Ag Clips and Centralmaine.com shared a media release about University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s publication that details how to manage woodchucks. “Managing Woodchucks on Your Maine Property” includes recommendations to protect vegetable gardens and prevent destructive tunneling, as well as techniques to avoid based on the biology and natural history of woodchucks. The University of […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has a new publication in response to a common issue — how to manage woodchucks (Marmota monax) on lawns and in gardens in Maine. “Managing Woodchucks on Your Maine Property” includes recommendations to help protect vegetable gardens and prevent destructive tunneling, as well as techniques to avoid based on the […]
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The Daily Bulldog, VillageSoup, Morning Ag Clips, the Piscataquis Observer and CentralMaine.com shared a University of Maine Cooperative Extension media release about its webinar focused on fall garden activities that can improve soil health. UMaine Extension educator Caragh Fitzgerald will lead the talk titled “Cover Crops and Soil Management in the Garden” noon–1 p.m. Aug. 17. Register on the […]
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The Daily Bulldog and Centralmaine.com advanced the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s free, five-part livestock nutrition webinar series beginning 6–8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6. Topics include basic nutrition needs of beef cattle, small ruminants, pigs and poultry, as well as processing expectations.
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Centralmaine.com posted the University of Maine Cooperative Extension release about Maine AgrAbility’s resource for farmers who hire workers with disabilities. “Tips for Farmers Who Hire Individuals with Disabilities” offers guidance throughout the process, including identifying goals and expectations, understanding limitations, safety and health considerations, and developing adaptations for workers for successful outcomes.
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Morning Ag Clips, the Daily Bulldog and Bangor Daily News shared a media release that University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hay and straw directory is being updated with feed resources available for the 2020 harvest. UMaine Extension professor Rick Kersbergen encouraged those who purchase hay for livestock to line up sources of feed now to ensure […]
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Hay and forage producers in Maine have experienced major swings in weather the past two years. Excessive rain delayed harvests last season, which reduced quality. And this year excessively dry conditions in some parts of the state are reducing yields for second and third cuttings. University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s hay and straw directory, in […]
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