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ORONO — The College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences made its debut during a town hall meeting at the University of Maine on Oct. 31, 2023. The college, formerly known as the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture, is the largest...
ORONO -- University of Maine ecology professor Brian McGill was awarded the Humboldt Research Award, one of the most prestigious scientific honors in
Transplanting parent wild blueberry plants is rare. To ensure the berries would thrive in the transplant process, blueberry barrens were re-created in controlled conditions.
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension is scheduled to offer a webinar for home gardeners on growing tomatoes, peppers, melons and more from 6-7:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. The presentation will offer simple tips and tricks to save time and improve yields. Peyton Ginakes, Extension research associate, and Mark Hutton, Extension vegetable specialist, will […]
Determining how wild blueberry growers can use biochar, charcoal-like material derived from the pyrolysis of wood, to increase soil moisture and aid in the crop’s ability to be resilient to drought will be the focus of a new study by University of Maine researchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) […]