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UMaine experts assist in small grains research to bolster industry Sat, 04/03/2021 - 1:45pm
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University of Maine researchers are assisting in a multi-institutional effort to create new strategies for producing and marketing small grains like bread wheat, naked barley, hulless oats, rye and others. Farmers often underutilize small grains because they have less economic value than other crops, according to UMaine, in a news release. To increase their value and provide more revenue streams for Northeastern and Midwestern organic growers, university researchers launched a project to develop new small grain varieties, identify best management practices, evaluate new market opportunities and strengthen supply chains. The endeavour, led by Cornell University, should help bolster small grain production and organic farms’ sustainability and diversity.
Photo curtesy of UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Program
Burlington University of Vermont (UVM) Extension recently received a $68,438 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture s Natural Resources Conservation Service to work with farmers interested in trying solar corridors in their corn silage fields.
The project will be led by Dr. Heather Darby, a UVM Extension agronomist based in St. Albans and head of the UVM Extension Northwest Crops and Soils Team. Over the past decade, the team has worked with farmers to adopt cover cropping projects across the state. This new research project will further enhance the conservation benefits of cover crops on Vermont farms.
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Last week brought an exciting mix of testimony and the inauguration of a new president. Many heaved a collective sigh of relief as the clock struck noon on Wednesday, January 20.
While that was occurring, my committee was taking testimony from the folks at UVM Extension telling us about their programs: Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; Healthy Families; Natural Environment; and Capable Communities. Their purpose is to cultivate healthy communities and their mission is to âProvide and facilitate research, education and outreach with our partners for the people of Vermont.â
One of our perennial favorite witnesses is Dr. Heather Darby who works primarily at the research facility in Alburgh. One of her areas of interest is to document the state of soil health in Vermont. We know the amount of organic matter in the soil is important for many reasons including its ability to absorb rainwater from the increased nu