The path of a pest
UD and USDA researchers use lightweight, inexpensive tag method to track mosquitoes to prevent mosquito-borne diseases
Keeping chickens healthy
UD lab and research experience prepares graduating senior Casey Epstein for animal biosciences career
Cold-Blooded Club
UD students form Delaware Herpetology Club to protect reptiles and amphibians
Feed the world.
Protect the planet.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a unified community of leaders addressing the grand challenges that define our relationship with the natural world and the future of global agriculture through rigorous and engaged research, innovative and discovery-based teaching, and impact-driven outreach and engagement.
The future of research
Explore Worrilow Hall, our redesigned research hub and one of the most modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities at the University of Delaware.
Recent news
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Global crops and drought
July 30, 2026 | Written by Adam Thomas | Illustration by Jeffrey C. ChaseA new study from the University of Delaware’s Kyle Davis examined production losses for 17 major crops accounting for three-quarters of the world’s food production and found that portions of the Midwestern United States, eastern Brazil, eastern Spain, and central and northern India were among the areas most sensitive to droughts. -
Meet our new faculty: Alexa Johnson
July 30, 2026 | Story and photo by Katie PeikesAlexa Johnson comes to the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources an assistant professor of animal and food sciences. This Blue Hen returns three years after completing her Ph.D. in Animal and Food Sciences. She studied the equine microbiome under the mentorship of now retired professor Amy Biddle. -
AI flower power
July 27, 2026 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. ChaseYin Bao, University of Delaware assistant professor of digital agriculture, built a specialized AI tool called FLORIST to automatically analyze thousands of plant photos taken by everyday people, instead of manually sorting through 44,000 images. FLORIST efficiently filtered out the vast majority of photos that did not show active flowering, narrowing the dataset. Bao says the main takeaway is blending widespread public observations with deep genetic research gives a more complete understanding of how species evolve to survive in the wild. -
Cyclospora spreads through human feces. How did it get into our food supply?
July 21, 2026 | Written by Alice Callahan and Caroline Hopkins LegaspiKali Kniel, University of Delaware professor of microbial food safety, is quoted in this New York Times article about cyclospora as the number of cases continues to climb. Kniel says it's unlikely that a single sick person could've caused such a widespread outbreak by not washing their hands properly.
Upcoming events
A better way to Wednesday!
Join the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources each Wednesday this summer to enjoy a scoop (or two!) of UDairy Creamery Ice Cream, take a relaxing stroll through the UD Botanic Gardens, and check items off your grocery list with UD Fresh To You's fresh, local, organic produce!
Passport parking spaces are available at the Fred Rust Ice Arena and behind Worrilow Hall. Free, marked, 15-minute customer parking is also available on the north end of the lot.
Extending education to the public
Land-Grant Institution
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.
Featured video
The UD Class of 2026 reminisces on their favorite memories
Blue Hen students, faculty, and staff share their treasured College of Agriculture and Natural Resources memories, favorite courses, and most memorable moments.
UD Class of 2026 reminisces on their favorite College of Agriculture and Natural Resources memories: youtube.com/watch?v=p3TIiQ8uPAE
CANR's Commitment
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community where everyone is welcome. Learn more about these efforts.
Notice of Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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