The fifth annual HBCU Battle of the Brains proved to be a valuable educational and fun experience for a team of six SANS students and their advisor who traveled to Austin, Texas, March 8-14 to represent UMES at the national academic competition and diversity recruiting event. Ag Communications was privy to updates on the team’s…Read more SANS students represent UMES at HBCU Battle of the Brains in Austin, Texas
Callaloo Recipes by Dr. Nadine Burton, Alternative Crop Specialist, UMES Extension
Spicy Callaloo Dip Ingredients1 cup chopped callaloo1 cup taco-blend cheese2 medium jalapeno peppers (diced)1 small onion chopped1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1 cup water1 tablespoon olive oil Cooking InstructionsSauté callaloo; add oil in a small pot, add onion and stir for 1-2 minutes, then add callaloo and Knorr chicken seasoning, stir and allow to cook until tender….Read more Callaloo Recipes by Dr. Nadine Burton, Alternative Crop Specialist, UMES Extension
UMES students to compete in HBCU Battle of the Brains
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
UMES Extension and New Mexico State University to collaborate with UMD on a half million dollar grant
UMES Extension and New Mexico State University will play vital roles in a half million dollar U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to provide small farmers of fresh produce the training tools to help their workers ensure safe food practices for Maryland consumers. Food Safety Specialist Dr. Melinda Schwarz, Environmental…Read more UMES Extension and New Mexico State University to collaborate with UMD on a half million dollar grant
UMES receives $1.35 million from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to help socially disadvantaged agricultural community capitalize on its grant programs
PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(October 27, 2021)- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has enlisted the help of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to help Black, indigenous and people of color, rural and other underserved communities apply for, successfully compete for and implement its grants. The two institutions will…Read more UMES receives $1.35 million from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service to help socially disadvantaged agricultural community capitalize on its grant programs
Geoscience Bridge Program provides a leg-up for high school seniors
UMES hosted eight high school seniors from across the country, including Puerto Rico, this past summer for the 2021 Geosciences Bridge Program. Funded by the National Science Foundation and the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center at UMES, the program offers students interested in pursuing a career in the geosciences field a leg-up by introducing them to ocean…Read more Geoscience Bridge Program provides a leg-up for high school seniors
LSAMP summer interns prepare for STEM careers
Students in the 2021 summer Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation research program spent eight weeks (June 14-August 6) conducting in-person research in areas including biology, engineering, and agriculture and food sciences. The LSAMP interns worked on research projects supervised by UMES faculty members Drs. Sadanand Dhekney, Behnam Khatabi, Kausiksankar Das and Tracy Bell, coordinator…Read more LSAMP summer interns prepare for STEM careers
