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Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools
The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy
New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications
Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages
A Better Way to Measure Body Fat for Athletes
Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition
Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water
Until this study, no research had directly tested how manganese affects nitrogen cycling under agronomically relevant conditions
Can Venezuela’s Oil Bring Down Gas Prices? A UConn Economist Explains
Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela
10 Food Safety Resolutions for the New Year
A UConn Extension expert shares tips for incorporating food safety into your healthy habits this New Year
Meet the Researcher: Mary Anne Amalaradjou, CAHNR
'I feel a responsibility to do more, to pay it forward by building an inclusive, supportive environment where my students can thrive now, succeed in their own time, and carry that success with them into the future'
How Political Influence Shapes Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon
A new study reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest
Charles Towe Named Interim Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics
An internationally recognized environmental economist, Towe will oversee the department's diverse research, teaching, and extension portfolio
Northeast Agricultural Networks Summit Strengthens Farmer Support
The summit brought together diverse stakeholders to support farm viability and regional economic resilience