Grapevines, just as with other crops, have a new enemy: climate change. Producers and researchers are noticing changes in the leaves and berries, causing concern for the $270 billion table and wine grape industry in the United States. University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s “grape guy” Dr. Sadanand Dhekney has been working on improving the fruit…Read more UMES researcher addresses impact of climate change on grapevines
UMES physics professor attends White House summit on fusion technology
When the nation achieves pilot-ready fusion technology anticipated within the next decade, it will be with the input of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Physics professor Kausik Das was invited by the White House for a meeting June 6 among the nation’s leaders in fusion energy from government, industry and academia. The event, hosted…Read more UMES physics professor attends White House summit on fusion technology
Can robotic agriculture answer urban food security concerns?
FarmBots are the latest in innovative agriculture, especially in urban farming where arable land is limited and space is at a premium. The trending term refers to farming with the precision and assistance of robotic agriculture for planting, watering and management of weeds. The emerging technology has the potential as an energy-smart and sustainable way…Read more Can robotic agriculture answer urban food security concerns?