With new developments in so-called “precision technology,” farmers can use high-tech tools to learn more about their land and animals — and improve their practices. Glenda Pereira, assistant extension professor and dairy specialist at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and assistant professor of animal science at the School of Food and Agriculture, is leading […]
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University of Maine President and University of Maine System Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation Joan Ferrini-Mundy made remarks at a listening session of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture in Freeport hosted by committee chairman Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) on July 31. The listening session was held to […]
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David Handley, vegetable and small fruit specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was featured on News Center Maine’s show Gardening with Gutner discussing how to grow wild blueberries in backyard gardens. “The lowbush blueberry is what we consider the wild blueberry of Maine. So when we’re talking about those classic cans of Maine wild […]
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Lily Calderwood, Extension wild blueberry specialist and assistant professor of horticulture, was a panelist on Maine Public’s show Maine Calling for a segment about wild blueberries in Maine.
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The Portland Press Herald interviewed Griffin Dill, integrated pest management specialist and director of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tick Lab, about the rise in Lyme disease in Maine. “Conditions were good for deer tick activity, but people were not outdoors as much during June, so there was not as many chances for ticks […]
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The Aroostook County Extension Homemakers will host a new event at the Northern Maine Fair: The Flavor of Aroostook Whoopie Pie Contest. The contest will be held on Thursday, Aug. 3, at the fairgrounds located at 84 Mechanic St., Presque Isle. Entries will be accepted at the Agriculture Exhibition Hall from 4–4:30 p.m. with judging […]
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WFVX-TV (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) spoke to Jim Dill, pest management specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about the Japanese beetle. “This year I’ve seen them feeding on plants that I’ve never seen them feeding on like azaleas, and actually rhubarb leaves, which is highly unusual for them. I have no reason […]
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Maine Public cited resources from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in a segment for the show Maine Calling about summer gardening advice.
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The Mount Desert Islander shared a free workshop on vermiculture at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Hancock County at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Master Gardener volunteers Lavon Bartel and David Struck will explain the value of composting with worms. Registration is required by calling 207.667.8212 or emailing sue.baez@maine.edu.
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Kathy Savoie, professor at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about summer produce in the state. “I believe we have a robust production of Maine foods. People here used all sorts of growing methods and now we are getting the hot, sunny days we need,” Savoie said.
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