The College of Micronesia Land Grant Program’s central office was proud to host its 2026 annual Board of Regents meeting in Pohnpei, coinciding with the opening of its newly remodeled office on the third floor of the building that houses the COM-FSM Cooperative Research & Extension (CRE) program … [Read More...] about College of Micronesia Land-Grant Program Hosted Historic Board of Regents Meeting and Grand Opening of New Central Office in Pohnpei
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Attention: “We Have Relocated – Back Building – 3rd Floor.”
Information Bulletin – Updates
Holiday Notice – College of Micronesia Land Grant Program Office Closures. The College of Micronesia Land Grant Program will be observing the following holidays and breaks in November & December 2025: … [Read More...] about Information Bulletin – Updates
Information Bulletin – Updates
Alii, Kamorale and Iakwe Board of Regents and colleagues. This is an encouraging update to the previous update on COM LGP’s current status amidst the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. Please note that COM LGP has recently been granted permission to draw down funds from the Automated Standard … [Read More...] about Information Bulletin – Updates
Contingency Plan for U.S. Government Shutdown
Contingency Plan for U.S. Government Shutdown Scenario: ASAP Drawdown is NOT Available 1.Purpose This contingency plan establishes the actions to be taken in the event a U.S. Government Shutdown that prevents access to funds through the Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP) … [Read More...] about Contingency Plan for U.S. Government Shutdown
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THE U.S Government Shut Down ... At midnight on Tuesday, September 30th, the US government shutdown due to Congress's inability to agree and approve the fy26 budget. This shutdown affects most federal agencies and employees. COM Land-Grant Program's Status ... As a result of this … [Read More...] about Information Bulletin
New from Our Land Grant Campus & Stations
College of Micronesia-FSM Marine Science & Aquaculture Class visits COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
On March 19, 2024, Students from the College of Micronesia-FSM's Marine Science & Aquaculture class, guided by science instructor Peltin Olter Pelep, embarked on a site visit to the COM Nett Point aquaculture hatchery. The students were … [Read More...] about College of Micronesia-FSM Marine Science & Aquaculture Class visits COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
Director, Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
Dr. Anne McDonald and Dr. Iain Hall, Director and Visiting Researcher, respectively, at the Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, are in Pohnpei as part of helping Pohnpei State to finalize its Food Security Policy. The … [Read More...] about Director, Island Sustainability Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery
PCC Land Grant staff train and install a soil probe in Yap
During their attendance at the Plan of Work meeting in Yap from February 10-17, 2024, PCC Land Grant Vice President Dr. Christopher Kitalong, along with Director Lyndon Masami, Senior Extension Agent Elchung Hideyos, and Field Assistant McKnight … [Read More...] about PCC Land Grant staff train and install a soil probe in Yap
Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery to interview and film a feature on how COM Land Grant Aquaculture’s Sea cucumber farming program.
Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas conducted a Nationwide Marine Science Expedition in the Federated States of Micronesia. As part of this exercise, A filing crew from the expedition visited the COM Land … [Read More...] about Blue Prosperity Micronesia and National Geographic Pristine Seas visit COM Nett Point Aquaculture Hatchery to interview and film a feature on how COM Land Grant Aquaculture’s Sea cucumber farming program.
Integrated research and outreach on in vitro multiplication, sustainable, organic and climate-smart commercial cultivation of black pepper
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) a flowering vine of Piperaceae family, is valued for its dried berries called peppercorns, which are used … [Read More...] about Integrated research and outreach on in vitro multiplication, sustainable, organic and climate-smart commercial cultivation of black pepper
World Soil Day 2017 – Educating youth about soils and stewardship beneath food “footprints”
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. The central theme “Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground,” echoed on December 5, as Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2017 with … [Read More...] about World Soil Day 2017 – Educating youth about soils and stewardship beneath food “footprints”
In vitro mass-scale, disease-free pineapple seedling production: Research and multiple demonstrations on sustainable, climate-smart and organic commercial cultivation
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. The pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merrill), a tropical plant with edible multiple fruit consisting of coalesced berries, is the most … [Read More...] about In vitro mass-scale, disease-free pineapple seedling production: Research and multiple demonstrations on sustainable, climate-smart and organic commercial cultivation
Yap CRE’s climate smart food production systems feature in 2017 annual Yap Day celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Yap celebrated its 49th Annual Yap Day from March 1-3, 2017. Yap Day is undoubtedly the most important celebration to acquaint everyone … [Read More...] about Yap CRE’s climate smart food production systems feature in 2017 annual Yap Day celebrations
Highly efficient in vitro multiplication of commercially important black pepper cultivar, and sustainable commercial cultivation in Micronesia
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Black Pepper Micropropagation for Elite Seedling Production: Comparison of Local Practices and Commercial Cultivation Methods, is a … [Read More...] about Highly efficient in vitro multiplication of commercially important black pepper cultivar, and sustainable commercial cultivation in Micronesia
Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2016
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Soil and land degradation is not only a physical or biochemical issue but also linked to socio-economic aspects. Poor and displaced atoll … [Read More...] about Yap CRE celebrated World Soil Day 2016
Development of Salt Tolerant Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) through Tissue Culture
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station, Kosrae. Salinity and drought still remain the major abiotic stresses, which limit and pose a threat to agricultural production in many … [Read More...] about Development of Salt Tolerant Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.) through Tissue Culture
Yap CRE participated in the World Food Day 2016 celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrates World Food Day each year on 16 October to commemorate the founding … [Read More...] about Yap CRE participated in the World Food Day 2016 celebrations
Yap CRE conducted two workshops on chicken farming and food processing
YAP, FSM. Steven Young-Uhk, Coordinator, Cooperative Research and Extension. Yap CRE conducted a three-day workshop on chicken farming between August 3 and 5. Twenty-seven participants including extension agents, agriculture professionals, … [Read More...] about Yap CRE conducted two workshops on chicken farming and food processing
Yap CRE researcher bags international award
YAP FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist from the Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM Yap Campus won one of the two top prizes for Best Papers Awards during the two-day Symposium on … [Read More...] about Yap CRE researcher bags international award
COM’s RMI Regent Minister Heine Visits Sea Cucumber Hatchery
KOLONIA, POHNPEI, FSM. Dr. Manoj R. Nair, Director & Chief Scientist, COM Land Grant Aquaculture Programs, Nett Point, Pohnpei, FSM. College of Micronesia Land Grant Program (NIFA, USDA) (COMLG), Board of Regents Member & Minister of … [Read More...] about COM’s RMI Regent Minister Heine Visits Sea Cucumber Hatchery
Development of Salt tolerant giant swamp taro (Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott) and soft taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) through tissue culture
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station. Salinity and drought still remain the major abiotic stresses that limit as well as pose a threat to agricultural production in many … [Read More...] about Development of Salt tolerant giant swamp taro (Cyrtosperma merkusii (Hassk.) Schott) and soft taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) through tissue culture
High efficiency micropropagation of pineapple for mass-scale elite seedling production
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment Station Pineapple Micropropagation and Commercial Cultivation to Enhance Productivity in Micronesia, is a multi-state research project approved … [Read More...] about High efficiency micropropagation of pineapple for mass-scale elite seedling production
Yap CRE Researcher conferred with prestigious fellowship
Pohnpei, FSM. Jim Currie, Vice President, Cooperative Research and Extension, College of Micronesia-FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Cooperative Research and Extension at Yap Campus has been bestowed with the … [Read More...] about Yap CRE Researcher conferred with prestigious fellowship
Cooperative Research and Extension, COM-FSM Yap Campus participated in the 2016 Yap Day celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist COM-FSM Yap Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE) staff and Agriculture students participated in the 48th Annual Yap celebrations held at Makiy, between February 29 and … [Read More...] about Cooperative Research and Extension, COM-FSM Yap Campus participated in the 2016 Yap Day celebrations
Yap CRE participated in the 2015 World Food Day Celebrations
YAP, FSM. Dr. Murukesan Krishnapillai, Researcher/Extension Specialist, Yap Agricultural Experiment Station The Cooperative Research and Extension (CRE) wing of the College of Micronesia-FSM at Yap Campus participated in the 2015 World Food Day … [Read More...] about Yap CRE participated in the 2015 World Food Day Celebrations
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USDA-NIFA Approved First Multi-State/Site Research Project on Black Pepper for Micronesia
KOSRAE, FSM. Dr. Virendra M. Verma, Researcher and Extension Specialist, Kosrae Agricultural Experiment … [Read More...] about USDA-NIFA Approved First Multi-State/Site Research Project on Black Pepper for Micronesia