University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

SolAgra Contracts with University of Delaware for Agrivoltaics Research

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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SolAgra plans to build and launch the solar arrays for the 2024 growing season.

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  • SolAgra plans to build and launch the solar arrays for the 2024 growing season.
  • Demonstrating mutual benefits should provide information on the potential to use agricultural land for large-scale dual-use PV installations.
  • "UDel is really excited to be partnering with SolAgra to be the first demonstration site for this new type of agrivoltaic system.
  • Patents that protect SolAgra Farming – the unique agrivoltaics technology that provides DynamicShifting and CounterTracking of elevated solar arrays to support the dual use of farmland.

Industry Leaders Partner for National Program Showcasing Environmental Benefits of Plastic Packaging

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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“The importance of debunking misconceptions of PET packaging and addressing the environmental advantages of PET containers is more important than ever,” said Laura Stewart, Executive Director, National Association for PET Container Resources. “This program offered us an excellent opportunity to reach a broad audience with a critical message – based in facts -- that has been getting lost amid misinformation. The truth, as verified by two recent lifecycle assessments including one by McKinsey & Company, show the true impact of PET as the environmentally responsible packaging solution that can significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, smog and acid rain compared to other primary beverage packaging materials.”

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  • They have teamed up for an episode of Public Television’s Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid and a series of national commercials that will air on cable television.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230821004377/en/
    PET plastic can be recycled again and again and the disposal and reintroduction of a PET bottle back into the recycling stream is critical.
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    “The importance of debunking misconceptions of PET packaging and addressing the environmental advantages of PET containers is more important than ever,” said Laura Stewart, Executive Director, National Association for PET Container Resources.
  • PET packaging plays a pivotal role in our daily lives by preserving and protecting our food, packaging, and transporting goods, and ensuring the secure and effective delivery of medicine.

Ardent Mills Commits $3.5 Million to Kansas State University's Ag Innovation Initiative

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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DENVER, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced a $3.5 million gift to Kansas State University's Ag Innovation Initiative. This five-year gift will support the grain science department's growth, research, and development capabilities through 2026.

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  • DENVER, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardent Mills , the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced a $3.5 million gift to Kansas State University's Ag Innovation Initiative.
  • "Ardent Mills is passionate about cultivating an innovative future for our industry and is committed to help grow our future leaders.
  • That's why this partnership with K-State's Ag Innovation Initiative excites us," said Troy Anderson, vice president of operations at Ardent Mills.
  • To learn more about K-State's Ag Innovation Initiative, visit ksufoundation.org.

Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) partner with African Agriculture to bring training and expertise to Mauritania, West Africa

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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EAST LANSING, Mich. , Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ( CANR ) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to explore collaboration opportunities with African Agriculture Inc. , a US-based, Africa-focused corporation.

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  • EAST LANSING, Mich. , Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michigan State University (MSU) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources ( CANR ) has signed a letter of intent (LoI) to explore collaboration opportunities with African Agriculture Inc. , a US-based, Africa-focused corporation.
  • MSU will explore training, research and technology transfer opportunities with farmers and students in Mauritania, West Africa.
  • Michigan State University was the first land-grant college in the United States and the model for the nation's land-grant system, leading advancements in agricultural and natural resources research, education and outreach.
  • Alan Kessler, CEO and Chairman of African Agriculture, Inc Click here to continue reading full article.

Hellas Teams With Tarleton State University Transforming Campus To Division 1

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tarleton State University is committed to transforming campus athletic facilities for the next generation of athletes through a multi-phase construction project. Tarleton State University: a member of the Texas A&M University System, has awarded Hellas Construction the contracts to renovate the surfaces and stadium infrastructure of multiple athletic facilities on campus.

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  • STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tarleton State University is committed to transforming campus athletic facilities for the next generation of athletes through a multi-phase construction project.
  • Tarleton State University: a member of the Texas A&M University System, has awarded Hellas Construction the contracts to renovate the surfaces and stadium infrastructure of multiple athletic facilities on campus.
  • In July 2020, Tarleton State University accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) and NCAA Division I.
  • Hellas Business Development Manager, Mark Ball says "Hellas is so pleased to be a part of the transformation going on at Tarleton State University.

Jackson State University Awards More Than 1,000 Degrees During the Spring 2022 Commencement Celebration

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proud family, tearful friends, and optimistic graduates gathered for the sacred celebrations of Jackson State University's Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremonies on April 29th and 30th.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proud family, tearful friends, and optimistic graduates gathered for the sacred celebrations of Jackson State University's Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremonies on April 29th and 30th.
  • Jackson State University, founded in 1877, is a historically black, high research activity university located in Jackson, the capital city of Mississippi.
  • Officially designated as Mississippi's Urban University, Jackson State continues to enhance the state, nation and world through comprehensive economic development, healthcare, technological and educational initiatives.
  • The only public university in the Jackson metropolitan area, Jackson State is located near downtown, with five satellite locations throughout the area.

BioHarvest Sciences Inc. Appoints Steven Lehrer to Its Board of Advisors

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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Steven Lehrer's 40 years of Biotech experience enhances the board of advisors with expertise in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and biosimilar R&D.

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  • Steven Lehrer's 40 years of Biotech experience enhances the board of advisors with expertise in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and biosimilar R&D.
  • Vancouver, British Columbia, and Rehovot, Israel--(Newsfile Corp. - October 27, 2021) - BioHarvest Sciences Inc. (CSE: BHSC) ("BioHarvest" or the "Company") announces that effective immediately, Steven Lehrer will be serving on its board of advisors.
  • "I am excited to join the board of advisors of BioHarvest," said Steven Lehrer.
  • I look forward to working with my fellow advisors as well as with the Company's Board and management to realize this potential."

Michigan State University’s Axia Institute Announces the Launch of Axia Lab™ as its RFID Tag Validation Program

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Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Axia Lab provides a neutral environment to facilitate impartial testing of the performance of RFID-tagged items according to GS1 Standards.

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  • Axia Lab provides a neutral environment to facilitate impartial testing of the performance of RFID-tagged items according to GS1 Standards.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211007005845/en/
    The Axia Lab was created to empower RFID innovation and collaboration across the supply chain.
  • Axia Labs testing is designed to eliminate the need for in-house tag performance tests along with the associated resources, time and expense.
  • Dr. Bahar Aliakbarian, Michigan State Universitys Supply Chain Management Research Associate Professor, and the Axia Institutes Director of Research & Development, commented, RFID is an important element of supply chain traceability.

UMD Researcher Awarded $6 Million from the U.S. Department of Energy to Create Sustainable Biofuels and Bioplastics from Food Waste

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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"These grants are aimed at understanding the waste sources we have, particularly the quantities of food waste, and determining what opportunities exist for us to create renewable resources and energy from that waste," says Lansing.

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  • "These grants are aimed at understanding the waste sources we have, particularly the quantities of food waste, and determining what opportunities exist for us to create renewable resources and energy from that waste," says Lansing.
  • "One grant is focused on the production of bioplastics from food waste, while the other is focused on characterizing the municipal solid waste stream to create biofuels that can replace liquid fuels like gasoline.
  • "It's creating a new pathway for food waste to create a value-added product that is more sustainable than current plastics on the market.
  • This work is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Award # DE-EE0009667 (biofuels) and Award # DE-EE0009268 (bioplastics).