The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) held its 2023 International Annual Meeting from October 29 to November 1, in St. Louis, Missouri. The annual meeting is an opportunity for leading scientists, researchers, educators, policymakers, students, exhibitors, and government institutions to gather to […]
Top Provider of Cranberry Varietals in North America, Rutgers’ Breeding Program Welcomes New Director Gina Sideli
Quick quiz: Rutgers is the No. 1 North American provider of which red fruit? No, we are not talking about the Rutgers tomato, although this Thanksgiving staple also pairs well with salads and makes a great sauce. Seven varieties of cranberries developed at Rutgers – grown in bogs from New Jersey to Wisconsin and Massachusetts […]
Princeton NuEnergy, Incubated Company at Rutgers EcoComplex, Secures $16 Million in Funding to Advance Lithium-ion Battery Direct Recycling Technology
Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) a clean- tech innovator specializing in recycling, repurposing, and commercializing lithium-ion battery materials, recently announced the initial closing of its Series A funding round, raising $16 million. The announcement came from PNE’s headquarters at the Rutgers EcoComplex in Bordentown, where it has been one of several incubated businesses currently at the facility. PNE’s […]
Rutgers Plant Geneticist Jim Simon Wins Distinguished Service to NJ Agriculture Award
Jim Simon, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Biology, was presented with the Distinguished Service to New Jersey Agriculture Award for 2023 for outstanding research contributions to New Jersey’s farming industry by the New Jersey Farm Bureau (NJFB) at its 105th Annual Meeting held November 13-14. This prestigious award is presented each year by […]
USDA-NIFA Grant Supports Collaborative Food Systems Solution Science Storytelling Project for New Jersey High School Youth
What does the future hold for food security through agriculture and marine technologies? New Jersey high school students will discover the answers as part of an innovative USDA-funded 4-H afterschool program that provides youth with immersive science learning through digital storytelling, made in trusting partnership with Rutgers scientists. Faculty and researchers from the departments of […]
Garden State’s $1.5B Agriculture Industry ‘Going Strong’ Thanks to Innovation
This article first appeared in NJ Biz. The basics: Agriculture is New Jersey’s third-largest industry, generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual revenue. The industry is facing challenges such as a tough regulatory environment, high operating costs, competition and unpredictable weather conditions. Small and mid-sized farms around the state are embracing agritourism as a means to […]
NJAES Contributes to Sustainability by Harvesting Cranberries
Cranberries are a staple on any Thanksgiving table, and in light of the ongoing climate crisis, NJAES is developing new harvesting techniques to ensure they stay there. The Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension in Chatsworth, New Jersey, a substation of the NJAES, is working to ensure the harvesting of […]
SEBS Professor Answers the Question: Why Do Leaves Fall?
What is the chemistry that causes all those beautiful hues to appear in the fall. Jason Grabosky, a professor and program director of Urban Forestry in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, explains the process that makes leaves change color, the factors that influence the shades that we see and the importance of simply taking the time […]
Recycle Your Pumpkins at Rutgers Farm for the Pigs
Halloween is just around the corner, meaning you’ve probably been picking pumpkins to decorate your front porch or carving pumpkins with friends and family to get in the spirit! Rather than throwing out your festive masterpieces, bring them to Rutgers Farm to have them recycled as feed for the pigs. The farm only accepts pumpkins […]
Rutgers Scientists Help Shore Fish Harvesters Implement Adaptive Strategies to Climate Change
New Jersey’s coastal fishers vulnerable to some of global warming’s harshest effects For hundreds of years, business owners engaged in New Jersey’s commercial fisheries industry have weathered adversity, from coastal storms to species shifts. Recognizing this resilience, and acknowledging the challenges posed by global climate change, Rutgers scientists have come to their assistance. One of […]