Students who were chosen as Future Leaders in Agriculture attended the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 99th annual Agricultural Outlook Forum in Washington, D.C. at the end of last month. They represented land-grant, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture and Hispanic-serving institutions. “These young people are the next generation of agriculture, and it is important for USDA to…Read more UMES SANS students among USDA Future Leaders in Agriculture
UMES physics professor named Kavli Institute fellow
Dr. Kausik Das was selected as a 2023-24 fellow with the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The professor of physics and director of the Center for Student Excellence with UMES’ School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences will visit the institute this summer where he will “explore and develop…Read more UMES physics professor named Kavli Institute fellow
UMES horticulture specialist expands research on micronutrient zinc to enhance corn yield
Micronutrient zinc deficiency can cause a decline in corn yield, according to UMES Associate Professor of Horticulture Naveen Kumar Dixit. Funding through the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board in Queenstown, Maryland will enable Dixit to continue his research on micronutrient zinc to enhance yield potential in corn. A recent $12,500 grant award will allow Dixit…Read more UMES horticulture specialist expands research on micronutrient zinc to enhance corn yield
UMES team forms for HBCU Battle of the Brains in Texas
UMES students have committed to competing in the HBCU Battle of the Brains in Austin, Texas for the second consecutive year. This year’s edition, the sixth annual for the event, takes place March 8-12. A team of eight students from disciplines across campus have been selected to represent the university. The team will be led…Read more UMES team forms for HBCU Battle of the Brains in Texas
