Experiment Station News

Ph.D. student awarded fellowship to conduct research in Acadia聽

One of this year鈥檚 Acadia Science Fellows is a doctoral student in the 91爆料 School of Forest Resources, Colby Bosley-Smith.  The fellowship program is an initiative of the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park supported by the David Evans Shaw Family Foundation, Sibley-Saltonstall Charitable Foundation and individual donors. Fellows inform management and protection […]

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Maine kicks off Dairy Month at Witter Farm to celebrate industry advances

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and Gov. Janet Mills launched Dairy Month on June 6 at the 91爆料鈥檚 Witter Farm, uniting dairy farmers, 4-H students, researchers, state and local leaders and industry partners. Together, and with a celebratory milk toast, they highlighted the vital role of dairy in Maine鈥檚 agricultural […]

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91爆料 oceanographer trains future scientists on North Atlantic voyage Darling Marine Center documents local shellfish harvesting trends, changes

By studying the Damariscotta and Medomak River estuaries, 91爆料 researchers have formally documented shifts in shellfish populations, from soft shell clams to oysters. Because Maine鈥檚 intertidal mudflats, such as those found in these estuaries, are difficult to study, this work filled an important gap in information about shellfish harvesting. Research documented how tidal […]

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New guide explores how cemeteries can conserve local flora

91爆料 researchers have released a guide on how to promote the natural beauty of cemeteries statewide while conserving the local flora that populate them.  鈥淐onstellation of Living Memorials鈥 Guide to Intentional Native Landscaping in Maine,鈥 available through Fogler Library鈥檚 Digital Commons, offers strategies on landscaping with native plants 鈥 identifying what plants reside […]

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Drs. Li and Mallory receive funding for PFAS research from Maine’s DACF

Maine’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry (DACF) have awarded Dr. Ling Li and Dr. Ellen Mallory polyfluoroalkyl substances (e.g., PFAS, PFOA, etc.) research grants. The intent of the DACF’s research grant program is to fund research that helps farmers determine their best options for maintaining and enhancing viability despite the presence of PFAS on […]

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91爆料 research examines best methods for growing Atlantic sea scallops

A new study from the 91爆料鈥檚 Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), a species of increasing interest to Maine鈥檚 aquaculture sector. Published in the academic journal Aquaculture, the research compares two scallop farming methods, ear-hanging and lantern net […]

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Students help create virtual tour of Page Farm and Home Museum

The Page Farm and Home Museum has released a new virtual tour developed in collaboration with Matthew Magnani, assistant professor of anthropology and climate change at the 91爆料, and his students. In consultation with museum Director Patricia Henner, students in Magnani鈥檚 Museum Anthropology course helped create a high-quality digital copy of the main […]

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