Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) have a long history of research and education in the field of soil science including ground-breaking discoveries such as streptomycin which saved millions of lives. In the past 20-30 years, the concept of assessing overall soil quality has developed within […]
Nick Vorsa Receives Service to Industry Award from Wisconsin Cranberry Growers
Rutgers professor of plant biology Nicholi Vorsa was named as a 2022 recipient of the Service to Industry Award at the December 2021 Board of Directors meeting of the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association (WSCGA). The WSCGA awards are given to individuals for their work on behalf of the WSCGA and the Wisconsin cranberry community. […]
Baylee Carr (SEBS’17) Receives Outstanding Service Award from Northeastern Weed Science Society
Baylee Carr (SEBS’17) Agriculture & Environmental Sciences), field technician at the Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension Center, has been recognized for her service to the weed science community by the Northeastern Weed Science Society (NEWSS) with the M. Garry Schnappinger Outstanding Service Award. The award will be presented on […]
Change of Leadership at the Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension
Announcement by Laura J. Lawson, Interim Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Interim Executive Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Dear colleagues, Nicholi Vorsa (CC ’76, GSNB ’85), professor in the Department of Plant Biology and director of the Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research […]
In Memoriam: Ray Samulis, Former Burlington County Agricultural Agent
Raymond J. “Ray” Samulis, 69, of Roebling, New Jersey, passed away on February 24. He served as agriculture and natural resource agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County and retired in late 2017 after 41 years of service. His primary responsibilities were vegetable crops, especially sweet corn; cranberries; and farm safety. Samulis served for […]
Rutgers professor names ‘Vasanna’ cranberry for parents
Reprinted with permission from Fruit Grower News An immigrant family’s authentic American story is behind a new model of North America’s native cranberry. Rutgers University cranberry breeder Nicholi Vorsa named his latest release, Vasanna, in memory of his parents, Vas and Anna. Immigrants from Belarus, they had few resources but encouraged him and his brother […]
Rutgers Researcher Discusses the Health Benefits of Cranberries
While cranberries are a staple on most Thanksgiving tables, this disease-fighting antioxidant superfood offers year-round health benefits. Native Americans used them to treat urinary tract infections, wounds and other ailments. The fruit may also boost the immune system, promote good gut bacteria and help prevent chronic disease. Amy Howell, an associate research scientist at the […]
Faculty for a Sustainable Future: Thierry Besançon
Thierry Besançon is the new assistant extension specialist in weed science in the Department of Plant Biology at Rutgers. He will spend the foreseeable future researching weed control in cranberry and blueberry, and developing sustainable weed management strategies for specialty crops working out of the Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and […]
