Ellen Mallory, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and associate professor of sustainable agriculture, was a recent guest on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio show. The episode focused on efforts to support and promote the Maine grain economy.
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Jim McConnon, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist and professor of economics at UMaine, spoke with the Morning Sentinel for an article about Madison, Maine tomato-growing company Backyard Farms being sold to Mastronardi Produce Ltd., of Kingsville, Ontario, Canada. McConnon said these kinds of deals are standard across all industries, and the purchase could […]
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Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was cited in an Associated Press report on Sen. Angus King’s comments during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing in Washington. A day before former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony, King captured attention for a barb aimed at Michael Rogers, the director of the National […]
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The Bangor Daily News interviewed Frank Drummond, an insect ecology professor at the University of Maine, about a type of fungus with zombie-like qualities that could threaten the state’s wild blueberry crop. Drummond said although the mummy berry disease is probably the most serious blueberry disease, it’s not well understood. Drummond and other UMaine researchers […]
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Griffin Dill, an integrated pest management professional with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke with WLBZ (Channel 2) for a report about Maine residents claiming to see more black flies this year. Dill said the amount of black flies you see depends on where you live; with more being found close to water sources. […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on a recently launched website developed by University of Maine researchers. The website features a database of more than 6,000 community-based renewable energy projects nationwide. The website will aid those interested in pursuing group, shared, municipal or nonprofit energy projects to connect, learn from each other and develop. “Mainers can look […]
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David Handley, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension specialist of vegetables and small fruits, spoke with Maine Public for a report about this season’s strawberry crop. Handley said the cold, wet spring means a later start this year. “There’ll be some berries to pick in southern Maine next week, maybe a few this weekend, but […]
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Mainebiz and the Associated Press reported the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recommended over $1.5 million in Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program funding for six fisheries research projects in Maine, including two at the University of Maine. The goal of the Saltonstall-Kennedy program is to fund projects that address the needs of fishing communities, optimize economic […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported voters will head to the polls June 13 to decide whether the state should borrow $50 million, mostly to replenish a fund that has bought research equipment for the University of Maine System and Maine technology companies. The bulk of the money would go to replenish the Maine Technology Asset […]
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TIME magazine spoke with Elizabeth Allan, a professor of higher education at the University of Maine and director of the National Hazing Prevention Consortium, for the article, “4 ways to crack down on hazing at fraternities.” Allan said schools should focus resources and funding on hazing prevention methods that engage the entire college community, from […]
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