Express cites Klimis-Zacas study of health benefits of berries
Express cited a scientific study by Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, a University of Maine professor of clinical nutrition, that highlights the benefits of consuming berries.
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Spring 2021 Climate & Ag Webinar Series kicked off April 6
The Maine Agriculture & Climate Network (MECAN) at the University of Maine is hosting the virtual Spring 2021 Climate & Ag Webinar Series throughout the month of April. Each webinar, which will be held noon–1 p.m. via Zoom, will consist of three short presentations followed by a panel discussion. Speakers will include farmers, outreach professionals […]
Read moreSentry column cites UMaine soil testing service
A column in the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Sentry cited the University of Maine’s soil testing service in highlighting new municipal fertilizer regulations in South Portland and discussing the benefits of healthy soil ecosystems.
Read moreCamire cited in report of growing market for Maine seaweed
Maine Women Magazine spoke with Mary Ellen Camire, a University of Maine professor of food science and human nutrition, about the benefits of consuming seaweed and increasing consumer acceptance of sustainably harvested sea vegetables.
Read moreAmerican Heart Association talks with Camire about healthy substitutes for refined flour
Mary Ellen Camire, a University of Maine professor of food science and human nutrition, spoke with the American Heart Association for a story about choosing the best baking substitute for refined flour.
Read morePress Herald cites UMaine soil testing service in story about lead in soil
The Portland Press Herald cited the University of Maine’s Analytical Lab and Soil Testing Service in a story about elevated levels of lead in soil in some areas of Portland. Centralmaine.com and the Sun Journal shared the Press Herald story.
Read moreMedia advance small grains research
The Bangor Daily News, the Penobscot Bay Pilot, Morning Ag Clips and the Daily Bulldog shared a news release about University of Maine researchers assisting in a multi-institutional effort to create new strategies for producing and marketing small grains like bread wheat, naked barley, hulless oats, rye and others. Cornell University is leading the project, and has […]
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UMaine experts assist in small grains research to bolster industry
University of Maine researchers are assisting in a multi-institutional effort to create new strategies for producing and marketing small grains like bread wheat, naked barley, hulless oats, rye and others. Farmers often underutilize small grains because they have less economic value than other crops. To increase their value and provide more revenue streams for Northeastern […]
Read moreMedia promote Maine Climate & Ag webinar series
The Bangor Daily News, Centralmaine.com, The Irregular and Morning Ag Clips advanced an April webinar series presented by the Maine Climate & Ag Network at the University of Maine (MECAN). The three-part series will run from noon–1 p.m. on Zoom April 6, 15 and 29, covering the topics of soil health, and pasture and farm water management in relation to […]
Read moreNews Center Maine talks with Porter, Tan about developing new potato varieties
News Center Maine reported that University of Maine researchers Greg Porter, a professor of plant, soil and environmental science, and Ek Han Tan, an assistant professor of plant genetics, are developing DNA-based tools that will speed introduction of new potato varieties. Fresh Plaza also reported on the research. Potato News Today shared the News Center […]
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