Press Banner column highlights UMaine potato research
A Press Banner column about plant-related news highlighted potato research conducted at the University of Maine.
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Media feature edible insect research and development at UMaine
WFVX (Channel 7) and The Bangor Daily News featured research and development efforts to bolster the state’s edible insect industry involving Rob Dumas, food science innovation coordinator at the University of Maine.
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With creative cooking, Dumas and community partners help propel Maine’s edible insect industry
One August night at the University of Maine, food science innovation coordinator Rob Dumas prepared black bean sliders with a twist: patties with dried whole mealworms and protein powder made from crickets. The insects added an earthy, mushroom-like flavor to the burgers, which also had tomato, avocado, slaw and chipotle aioli. Dumas served his sliders […]
Read moreMedia share national awards for UMaine Extension educators
The Bangor Daily News and Morning Ag Clips reported that Glenda Pereira, University of Maine Cooperative Extension dairy specialist and assistant professor of animal science, and Colt Knight, UMaine associate Extension professor and state livestock specialist, received awards from the 2023 National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting.
Read moreMaine Public speaks to Moran about Maine apple season
Maine Public interviewed Renae Moran, professor of pomology with the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture and fruit tree specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about Maine’s “hit-or-miss” apple season. “What I’m seeing is a high variation in yield from orchard to orchard. Some have a full crop. Some have a ripe […]
Read moreMoran discusses peach crop woes with BDN, Press Herald
Renae Moran, professor of pomology with the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture and fruit tree specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, spoke to the Bangor Daily News and Portland Press Herald about the peach crop bust happening in the state. “We lose the peach crop every four to five years,” Moran […]
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UMaine granted $1.5M from USDA to assist farmers and agricultural advisers with climate adaptation and mitigation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted $1.5 million to the University of Maine and collaborators to carry out a series of programs that will educate and aid farmers in climate adaptation and mitigation. Agricultural producers anticipate an onslaught of challenges due to climate change, such as increases in flooding, drought, pest and disease […]
Read moreMedia report on UMaine precision technology research for dairy farmers
Morning Ag Clips, Mainebiz, Dairy Business and CompsMag reported that Glenda Pereira, assistant extension professor and dairy specialist at University of Maine Cooperative Extension and assistant professor of animal science at the School of Food and Agriculture, is leading a project with Maine dairy farmers that uses electronic ear tags that track cow movements with […]
Read morePPH speaks to Calderwood about heat impact on wild blueberries
The Portland Press Herald interviewed Lily Calderwood, wild blueberry specialist for University of Maine Cooperative Extension, about the impact of June and July rain on this year’s wild blueberry crop. “This was perfect timing for the blueberries, they love rain,” Calderwood said. Yahoo! News shared the PPH report.
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UMaine researchers using precision technology to help Maine dairy farmers
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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