News and events

Stay informed with the latest news, events, and updates from The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES). Learn about our work with ticks, plant health, agriculture, and the environment. You can also find research updates, event information, and news from across Connecticut.

Our work helps protect public health, support agriculture, and care for the environment. Find recent updates about our research and outreach across the State.

Explore news including:

• Updates on pest research and related diseases
• Information about plant science and crop health
• Laboratory work and research projects
• Public events and talks

Join us for Plant Science Day 2026 at Lockwood Farm. This family-friendly event includes science activities, demonstrations, talks, and hands-on learning for all ages. Explore field plots, barn exhibits, and display areas across the farm. Meet CAES experts and learn about plants, insects, and the work we do.

Visitors can also join a walking tour of the farm, while children take part in hands-on activities throughout the day.

Find articles about our work from other news sources. Learn about research, public health, agriculture, and the environment. These stories cover topics such as tick activity, plant health, and new scientific studies.

We share daily weather data from Lockwood Farm in Hamden, including temperature, rainfall, humidity, and growing degree day records. Weather tools collect data each day to track local conditions over time.

These records support plant and environmental research in Connecticut. Scientists use them to study weather patterns and their effects on crops, plants, insects, and the environment.