A new episode of "This Old House" features an informative video tour of the UMass Extension Soil and Plant Nutrient Testing Lab. Starting at 5:45, see what our scientists and high-tech equipment can do with your soil sample and 26 bucks!
Funded by a Translational Seed Award, a research team led by Om Dhankher seeks to capitalize on their development of sustainable nano-fertilizers. Applying at nano-scale minimizes metals contamination of soils and enhances crop productivity.
Stockbridge faculty organized and presented their research at a national symposium where leading academic and industry specialists gave presentations on strategies for reducing arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in food crops.
Could phytomining—using plants to pull metal out of the soil—put the green in “green transition”? Dhankher's research unveils a revolution in mining technology that will sustainably produce nickel for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Recognized as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges for 10 years in a row, our latest ranking puts us in the Top 10 list for Green Colleges nationally. We're the only public university in New England to make the list! Find out why...
UMass is the only U.S. university in the global top ten rankings for agricultural sciences. Other schools may have more marketing and fame, but we've got the only track record of excellence in research and teaching that can't be beat.
"Stockbridge School of Agriculture provided me with the foundation for my career," says Hannah, "The horticulture industry offers countless paths to success. There are no limits to where this field can take you."
“We used an aerial drone to lightly spray rice plants with nanoscale selenium,” says Wang. Selenium stimulates photosynthesis, which increased by more than 40%. With more nutrients coming in, the rice itself produces a higher yield.
UMass scientists are using remote sensing via satellite, drones, and robots to capture agricultural data allowing farmers to optimize crop productivity. At Stockbridge, Jianyu Li uses AI to analyze data and improve precision agriculture.
