The County highlighted the University of Maine’s involvement in the state’s potato industry. A UMaine study found that the industry contributes $1.3 billion to the state economy. Aroostook Farm in Presque Isle, a large contributor to the potato industry, is using $3 million from the University of Maine System to upgrade the farm’s research center […]
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A story from the Washington Post on fridgescaping, which combines aesthetics and functionality to turn refrigerators into appealing spaces that also promote healthier eating habits, featured Mary Ellen Camire, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine. While there are benefits to the process, there are also potential food safety […]
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As a runner, Fisher Macklin has always been interested in food and how it fuels his body as an athlete. During his time at the University of Maine, that interest has grown into a major area of study and a unique on-campus job at the Dr. Matthew Highlands Food Pilot Plant. When Fisher arrived at […]
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Renae Moran, University of Maine professor of pomology, was interviewed by WFVX (Channel 7) on peach production in Maine. She is testing new peach varieties across the state, utilizing Maine’s coastal climate to moderate winter temperatures and slow spring bloom progression. While the climate can be too cold for commercial production, the goal is to […]
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The Boston Globe highlighted Rachel Schattman, a former vegetable farmer and sustainable agriculture professor at the University of Maine, for her research on how climate change affects wild blueberry production. She is helping Wyman’s Blueberries adapt to changing weather patterns to ensure a stable harvest. Her research is key to maintaining the industry’s productivity amid […]
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Science News highlighted the work of Mario Andrade, a plant geneticist at the University of Maine, who is developing climate-resilient crops such as heat-tolerant potatoes. Researchers are leveraging advanced tools like genome-assisted breeding to create crops that can withstand the impacts of climate change.
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WFVX (Channel 7 in Bangor) interviewed Rachel Schattman, assistant professor of sustainable agriculture at the University of Maine, to discuss how climate change is impacting Maine’s blueberry crops.
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Alabama Life & Culture reported on the 2024 Great American Seafood Cook-Off, in which chef Rob Dumas, food science innovation coordinator at the University of Maine, and his team won third place. His participation added a unique touch to the event, showcasing his culinary skills and food science expertise in the competition.
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News Center Maine interviewed University of Maine graduate student Sonora Ortiz, who is leading a study on phytoremediation, the process by which plants draw a group of chemicals known as PFAS from soil; exploring which crops can safely absorb these toxic chemicals and seeking new solutions for the state’s contaminated farms. “The PFAS will accumulate […]
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The New York Times interviewed Tim Waring, University of Maine associate professor of social-ecological systems modeling, and Rachel Schattman, UMaine professor of sustainable agriculture, for a story about farmers in Vermont trying to implement new growing tactics to mitigate the effects of climate change, such as flooding and other extreme weather. “These are rural areas, […]
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