The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Not only is Tax Day right around the corner, mid-April also means the annual return of leek moths in our region. Leek moth is a pest of members of the allium family including onions, garlic, leeks, chives and shallots. The larvae feed on crop foliage, stunting plant growth and compromising the storage life of the crop. Continue reading “New Leek Moth Information Center Provides Pest Management Tactics”
On April 1, 2023, Extension 4-H Youth Programs co-hosted the Vermont Science Olympiad on the UVM campus. The tournament included 65 students competing in 16 different events across several academic disciplines. Continue reading “Vermont Science Olympiad Showcases Students’ STEM Skills”
The annual Campus Sugar on Snow Party was held on Wednesday, April 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location was on the green behind the Davis Center. Continue reading “Campus Sugar on Snow Party Held April 26”
Laura Eckman, a second-year PhD student in the Department of Plant and Soil Science’s Entomology Research Laboratory, and Sydney Miller, a senior undergraduate student studying agroecology, have been awarded funding from the Robert L. Parsons Fund for Professional Development in Production Agriculture. The Parsons award is offered in honor and remembrance of “Bob” Parsons, a dear colleague of many in the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). The funding supports expanded educational opportunities for students and agricultural producers. Continue reading “Two CALS Students Receive Robert L. Parsons Award”