A Mid-Atlantic multi-state study compared the rate of European corn borer and corn earworm damage before and after introduction of Bt-field corn usage on other non-Bt crop fields. The study was published March 12 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Kristian Holmstrom, research project coordinator in the Vegetable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) […]
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GM corn keeps pests from unmodified neighbors
Kris Holmstrom, Department of Entomology
Dynamic Duo
Shawn and Michelle Arent, who can collectively bench press a few hundred pounds, are the power couple behind the Center for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health on the Cook Campus. Michelle is the director of training and conditioning at CHHP, and Shawn is the center’s […]
Year-Round Farm Market Under Construction in Rutgers Gardens
Cook’s Market’s New Green Roof Structure Set to Open For Business Later This Year The Rutgers Gardens will soon be opening a new, year-round farmers market under a state-of-the-art, green roof structure. The 101-year-old, 130-acre property is home to botanical gardens and farms, and has hosted a farm market since 2008, according to Director Bruce […]
NJAES Hosts Introductory Tour of NJ Agriculture for Chancellor Dutta
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) executive director Robert Goodman and research director Brad Hillman led an introductory tour of New Jersey agriculture and NJAES off-campus research facilities for Chancellor of Rutgers–New Brunswick, Debasish Dutta, on December 5. The tour began with a visit to Readington River Buffalo Farm in Flemington, where owner and son […]
Colleagues, Friends and Family Remember Glenn Tappen at Hort Farm 3 Tree Dedication
On Monday, Nov 27, 2017, a tree planting ceremony took place at Horticulture Research Farm 3 on the George H. Cook Campus to honor the life of Glenn Tappen, who passed away on Aug. 26, 2016. A research farm supervisor, Tappen joined Rutgers in 1969 and spent his entire career of 47 years supporting colleagues […]
Rutgers Implements First Phase of Multi-State Transitions to Sustainable Vegetation Study Using Fine Fescue Turfgrass on Higher Education Campuses
A critical component of urban ecosystems, turfgrass protects and enhances our environment through soil stabilization, carbon sequestration, cooling, nutrient and pollution filtration, reduced runoff, increased ground water recharge, dust reduction, and other mechanisms. As the U.S. population becomes increasingly concentrated in urban areas, turfgrass will continue to play a key role as a component of […]
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF Colonel Henry Rutgers
Nearly half a century after Queens College was founded, the institution fell on hard times. Colonel Henry Rutgers, an esteemed officer in the Continental Army, a wealthy landowner, an important leader in the community, and a generous philanthropist, resuscitated the struggling institution with a gift of $5,000 and a bell—and you know the rest. Fast […]
Rutgers Faculty and Staff Achieve National and Regional Awards at 2017 NACAA Conference
The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) is the professional organization for Extension educators and other professionals who work in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and natural resources, 4-H youth development, community development, administration, aquaculture and Sea Grant, and related disciplines. Each year, NACAA recognizes members for outstanding work programs, communications, and service through its awards […]
Rutgers Dining Services Chefs and Healthy Dining Team Serve up Tomatoes and Trivia at Great Tomato Tasting
The 2017 annual Great Tomato Tasting event took place on August 30th at Rutgers Snyder Research Farm in Pittstown, NJ. A highlight of the event was a chef demonstration by Rutgers University’s Dining Services. Chef John Ackermann and Chef Tommy Alicino, accompanied by Rutgers Healthy Dining Team (HDT) members/IFNH Student Ambassador Madeline Holt and Carly […]
