Bird flu: What you need to know
DE state poultry agent shares 6 things to know about avian influenza.
Representing rural America
Distinguished alumnus Roger Glendenning
reflects on 36 years with the USDA
From face-offs to the farm
OJ Morris excels on the lacrosse field and in pre-veterinary medicine
Experimental economics
Students reflect on Center for Experimental and Applied Economics research experience
Feed the world. Protect the planet.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources fulfills the tripartite mission of land-grant institutions – teaching, research and extension.
From wildlife conservation to crop genomics, veterinary medicine to behavioral economics, we explore every facet of our natural world. Join us as we search for solutions to life's grandest challenges.
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.
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Representing rural America
May 02, 2025 | Written by: Molly Schafer Photos courtesy of Roger GlendenningRoger Glendenning, distinguished alumnus from the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, served rural America for 36 years at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Earlier last month, Glendenning retired from his position as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the USDA’s Agency of Rural Development. -
Winning with statistics
April 30, 2025 | Written by Nya Wynn Photos by Mikey Reeves and Katie YoungGrowing up in a family with season tickets to University of Delaware football games and three older brothers to look up to, Colin Pié, a sophomore statistics major at UD, was immersed in sports from a young age. Now he analyzes student-athlete performance through work with a UD Athletics internship. -
Bird flu: What you need to know
April 29, 2025 | Article by Michele Walfred and Katie Peikes, Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. ChaseEven though the 2024-2025 migratory bird season is winding down, concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly known as bird flu — remain. The public is paying attention. Consumers are experiencing volatility in egg prices and are concerned about food safety. Backyard birders are all a flutter. For poultry farmers and the scientific community committed to protecting them, it’s not a time to kick back and relax. The concern to control bird flu remains a 24-hour, 7-day a week, 365-day effort. -
Science educator
April 25, 2025 | Written by Nya WynnUniversity of Delaware Class of 2022 alumna Julia Quinn’s journey from studying entomology and wildlife ecology to becoming membership assistant manager at the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is a testament to how chance encounters can lead to unexpected opportunities. -
Identifying salt patches and marsh
April 24, 2025 | Article by Adam Thomas Photos courtesy of Manan SarupriaSalty soils are causing reduced crop density, lower yields and barren lands unable to sustain crop growth. Sea level rise, intense storm surges and the overextraction of groundwater are driving this increasing salinity in coastal farmlands throughout the Delmarva region.
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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.
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Uniquely UD
The UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newark Farm is a testament to the college's more than 150 years of innovation and education. Covering 350 acres on the main campus, it's a hands-on learning hub for students and faculty, exploring animals, crops, wetlands, and greenhouses. Tradition meets research, shaping leaders in agriculture and beyond. Since Delaware became a land-grant university, the farm has focused on hands-on learning. Its impact extends beyond campus, supporting farmers, researchers, and policymakers statewide. Through programs like Cooperative Extension, we turn knowledge into action for a stronger economy, environment, and community.
Uniquely UD: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newark Farm: youtube.com/watch?v=Gg7Yz7mznhk
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