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In Memoriam: James Glancey
November 07, 2025 | Written by Molly Schafer | Photos courtesy of Anna Armstrong and UD ArchivesJames Glancey, a professor emeritus in the University of Delaware's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the College of Engineering, passed away on October 26, 2025. Remembered for his keen intellect and academic versatility, Glancey was equally at home in the engineering classroom and in the field with Delaware farmers. A UD alumnus, he also served as the agricultural engineer for UD Cooperative Extension from 2003 to 2023. -
First-generation success
November 06, 2025 | Written by Molly Schafer | Photos by Evan Krape and courtesy of Tiffany CarroUniversity of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources alumna Tiffany Carro directs global regulatory sciences in the research and development organization for FMC Corporation. She leads a multi-disciplinary international team responsible for human health science and environmental science disciplines in the development and defense of FMC Corporation's agricultural assets. As a Hispanic, first-generation college student, Carro believes in donating her time to inspire the next generation of scientists. -
U.S.–China soybean agreement brings hope to Delaware growers
October 30, 2025 | Written by Tiffani Amber | WBOCA U.S.-China trade deal could bring relief to Delaware soybean farmers. The agreement says China will buy 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this year and 25 million metric tons of soybeans each year for the next three years. Soybeans are the second largest crop grown in Delaware. Drew Harris of University of Delaware Cooperative Extension says more demand should mean better overall soybean prices. -
Delaware Botanic Gardens opens educational talks at new pavilion
October 28, 2025 | Written by Coastal PointUniversity of Delaware TA Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources Doug Tallamy spoke to 175 people at the Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek. The New York Times bestselling author focused on how homeowners can help save their yards by planting native plants. -
Maryland Agriculture Council hires Eck McHenry as assistant
October 28, 2025 | Courtesy of the Maryland Ag CouncilUniversity of Delaware alumna Jenell Eck McHenry hired by the Maryland Agriculture Council Board of Directors to support the effective management of the Council’s programs, events and communications.
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In 1869, the University of Delaware (UD) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources was established as the state’s land-grant university with a mission consisting of three elements: teaching, research and “extension”. Cooperative Extension fulfills the third part of this mission: bringing knowledge to the people of Delaware. Today, we offer university knowledge, research and resources — just for you!
College graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment are essential to our ability to address the U.S. priorities of food security, sustainable energy and environmental quality.
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Innovation at UD: Harsh Bais
University of Delaware inventor Harsh Bais is a plant biologist, known for his research developing a beneficial bacterium that can help boost plant defenses, water retention and more. Here, Bais—who was named an Innovation Ambassador at UD earlier this year—shares some of what he’s learned about invention along the way.
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