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A new study led by Dr. Alexa Lamm in collaboration with Dr. Kevan Lamm, Dr. Allison Byrd, Dr. Masoud Yazdanpanah, Dr. Nicholas Gabler, Dr. Anna Johnson, Dr. Catherine Sanders, Dr. Fallys Masambuka-Kanchewa and Dr. Michael Retallick examined how consumers perceive the transparency of agricultural science messages on social media when they learn the content was generated…
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The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive pest causing problems for many vineyards, especially the wine industry, in the United States. After it was first discovered in the U.S. in 2014 in Pennsylvania, it has spread widely across 17 other states, including Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode…
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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, and microplastics have both become significant environmental concerns. Some people even believe they are the same. Dr. Sarah White, a nursery extension specialist and professor at Clemson University’s Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences is collaborating with the Lamm Lab on a USDA ARS project…
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Dr. Keith Belk, director of the Center for Meat Safety and Quality at Colorado State University, has stated that activists opposing meat-based protein consumption are doing a disservice to society. He explained that their efforts to persuade people to reduce muscle protein intake as part of a mixed diet lead to increased consumption of carbohydrates…
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Congratulations to Dennis Baffour-Awuah who earned third place in the written communication category of the Science Storytelling Showcase! This contest is a graduate-level science communication competition, held in conjunction with the 2025 Western Region American Association for Agricultural Education (AAAE) Conference. It aims to attract graduate students working in science communication by offering a platform…
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When it comes to eating healthy in rural Georgia, not everyone faces the same challenges or the same opportunities. A recent study led by Tatevik Markosyan as part of the Healthier Together project, in collaboration with Dr. Kristin Gibson and Dr. Alexa Lamm, used the Situational Theory of Publics to explore how rural residents perceive the barriers and enablers influencing their…
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This Fall, the Lamm Lab welcomes three new members. These students, coming from diverse backgrounds and with varied interests in agricultural science communication, bring fresh ideas and energy to the lab’s activities, which span multiple projects. Megan Meyer, from Rollingstone in southeastern Minnesota, holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural communication and marketing, with minors in…
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Over the past few days, Dennis has been in Milwaukee attending the annual Plant Biology Conference organized by the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB). The 2025 conference runs from July 26 to July 30 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As a member of the African Research Network (ARN-ASPB), Dennis helped organize this year’s ARN workshop, which brings together…
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YouTube, the world’s second-largest search engine, has quietly become a major platform for influencing public perception of agriculture. A new study, led by Anu Karki in collaboration with Dr. Shuyang Qu, Dr. Fally Masambuka-Kanchewa, Dr. Michael Retallick, Dr. Alexa Lamm, Dr. Kevan Lamm, Dr. Catherine Sanders, Dr. Allison Byrd, and Dr. Nicholas Gabler, examines how…
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When you think of nurseries and greenhouses, you probably imagine rows of beautiful growing plants. But behind the scenes, there is something else that’s just as common: plastic. From pots and trays to ground covers and irrigation pipes, plastics are found everywhere in greenhouses and nurseries. And while they help get the job done, they…