A team of UMES students are hard at work preparing for the 5th annual HBCU Battle of the Brains, described as “a national academic championship and experiential diversity recruiting showcase.” They will travel to Austin, Texas, March 8-14 to be pitted against teams from other historically Black colleges and universities in a business challenge competition. It…Read more UMES students to compete in HBCU Battle of the Brains
UMES looks at ways to help Delmarva farmers deal with salt intrusion in soybean fields
Delmarva farmlands are among the most critical areas of susceptibility to rising sea levels due to global climate change. Saltwater intrusion and well irrigation can impair the growth of salt sensitive row crops such as soybeans and corn—traditional staples for agricultural producers in the Mid-Atlantic. Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit, a UMES Extension specialist and assistant…Read more UMES looks at ways to help Delmarva farmers deal with salt intrusion in soybean fields
UMES shares biotechnology knowledge in Central Asia
University of Maryland Eastern Shore expertise in biotechnology and precision plant breeding is being shared with the Kyrgyz National University in Kyrgyzstan through an international collaboration. Dr. Sadanand Dhekney, an associate professor in UMES’ Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, traveled to the country from late November-early December 2021 through the Central Asia University…Read more UMES shares biotechnology knowledge in Central Asia
UMES microbiologist lends expertise to international food safety
Fish, which make up 80% of the animal protein consumed by the people of Bangladesh, is the most culturally preferred food after rice. Not surprisingly, fish farming (aquaculture) is currently one of the most important sectors of the national economy. Problematic to the system is that the country’s aquaculture industry has suffered from issues with…Read more UMES microbiologist lends expertise to international food safety
