The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Julie Smith, veterinarian and UVM animal and veterinary sciences research professor, and Madeline Beaudry, UVM animal sciences graduate student gave presentations on farm biosecurity at the Vermont Dairy Industry Association Meeting on October 18. Morning Ag Clips. Continue reading “CALS in the News-October 2023”
Joshua Faulkner was quoted in a Popular Resistance article about severe storm events and their increasing frequency in the Northeast. His Farming and Climate Change Program at the University of Vermont works with farmers to build climate resilience and adaptation strategies.
The Associated Press of Pakistan reported on speakers who highlighted the growing challenges to river deltas across the world, threatened by sea level rise, flooding, salt water intrusion, forced migration, water scarcity and water security. UVM CDAE Professor Asim Zia was a presenter during this session. Continue reading “CALS in the News-September 2023”
Acting Lake Champlain Sea Grant Extension Program Leader Jeffrey Schloss was interviewed by Vermont Public about the water quality and cyanobacteria blooms in Lake Champlain after the July 2023 flooding in the state. Continue reading “CALS in the News-August 2023”
Kelly Hamshaw was interviewed by Vermont Public and Seven Days about the impacts of the recent Vermont floods on mobile home parks.
UVM Extension’s Heather Darby and Vern Grubinger were quoted in a Newport Daily Express article about managing flooded produce, crops, and pastures. Continue reading “CALS in the News-July 2023”
An article in Kenya News.net discusses research from Eric von Wettberg that found human migration and trade have had a significant impact on the genetic heritage of chickpeas. Continue reading “CALS in the News-June 2023”