Rutgers University has received a $2.4 million award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) through the Research Facilities Act Program to support the modernization of agricultural research, teaching, and community engagement facilities that will support the ongoing development of Healthy Harvest and related programs. The project will […]
Tiny Soil Microbes May Hold Big Clues About a Warming Arctic
Beneath the frozen ground of Finland’s Arctic tundra and forests live bacteria that scientists are only now getting to know. A new study, published in MicrobiologyOpen, present two new species of bacteria, that seem perfectly built to survive in one of the coldest, harshest, and fastest changing places on Earth. Professor Lee Kerkhof, in the […]
From Fieldwork to Discovery: Ariadna Sosa SEBS’27 Studies Pollinators at Rutgers Ecological Preserve
For Rutgers senior Ariadna Sosa, a passion for wildlife that began in childhood has grown into a commitment to understanding ecosystems and protecting the natural world. Through an experiential learning project at the Rutgers Ecological Preserve, Sosa is exploring the relationships between native wildflowers and the insects that pollinate them, gaining practical research skills while […]
How Cutting Emissions May Limit Antarctic Ice Loss and Protect Coastlines
A Rutgers researcher and colleagues find that decisions today may reduce the rise in seas facing coastal communities Cutting greenhouse gas emissions now may limit how much ice Antarctica loses this century and reduce the rise in seas facing coastal communities, according to findings from a new study. The research, reported in Nature Geoscience by […]
Students Take a Bus Ride to a Different Rutgers
A new seminar helps undergraduates connect their interests to research they never knew existed For Dave Bushek, the obstacle to bringing students to Rutgers’ field stations across New Jersey was getting them there. A visitor to Rutgers’ shellfish research facilities wondered why more students weren’t seeing them, too. Bushek, a professor of marine and coastal […]
Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor Mark Robson Endowed Legacy Professorship Established at SEBS
A new endowed legacy professorship at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences will recognize and support exceptional faculty in plant biology. The Rutgers University Board of Governors approved the creation of the Robson Endowed Legacy Professorship on Oct. 1. The professorship was established through a gift from Mark Gregory Robson and Patricia Mykalosky […]
Two Species, One Beach: Can We Protect Both?
Along the white sandy shores of the northern Gulf of Mexico, two endangered species share the same narrow strip of coastline — but they don’t always want the same things from it. From a new study published in the journal, Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science, affiliate of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute Brooke Maslo, […]
NJ 4-H Welcomes 2027 Agriculture Ambassador Cohort, Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders
The future of agriculture depends on young people who can champion the industry, communicate its value, and help shape its direction. Fourteen New Jersey 4-H members from eight counties have been selected for the 2027 NJ 4-H Agriculture Ambassador Program, a statewide leadership initiative preparing teens to represent and promote agriculture across New Jersey, and […]
How Rotting Food in the Kitchen and a Whiff of Vinegar Led to a ‘Happy’ Agricultural Accident
Rutgers scientists have identified natural repellents against an invasive blueberry pest, a scientific breakthrough that was accidentally discovered when fruit flies invaded their laboratory. The accident, more than a decade in the making, could one day transform how commercial crops are protected. “As a kid, this is what I thought science was – you stumble […]
New Jersey 4-H Beef and Dairy Programs Build Livestock Skills and Leadership
From the show ring to national learning opportunities, New Jersey 4-H youth spent the summer building livestock expertise, strengthening leadership skills, and exploring careers in animal agriculture. The 2026 New Jersey 4-H Beef Show, held at the Burlington County Farm Fair, brought together 45 youth from seven counties to exhibit 62 head of cattle. Participants […]
