August 2021 | Volume 12, Issue 5
Vijay Tiwari, Assistant Professor, and Nidhi Rawat, Small Grains Pathologist, University of Maryland, Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Results of the 2021 Maryland Wheat and Barley Variety Trials are now available. The trials evaluate wheat and barley yield, head scab/DON, and growth of select varieties planted across...Read more>>
August IPM Insect Scouting Tips
Emily Zobel, Senior Agriculture Agent Associate, University of Maryland Extension-Dorchester County
Soybean: Continue to scout for stink bugs, dectes stem borer, and defoliators (bean leaf beetle, Japanese beetle, grasshoppers, and caterpillars). Control may be needed if...Read more>>
How bad is bad? Soybean defoliation and new tools for assessing it
Maria Cramer, Graduate Student, and Kelly Hamby, Extension Entomologist, University of Maryland, Department of Entomology
As soybean plants mature, tolerance for defoliating pests drops from about 30-35% during the vegetative stages to closer to 15-20% during the reproductive stages (flowering and pod fill). Any defoliation can look...Read more>>
Corn Earworm Trap Captures Up, and New Web Page for Updates
Alan Leslie, Agriculture Agent, University of Maryland Extension-Charles County
A few hot spots where corn earworm (also known as tomato fruitworm, soybean podworm, and sorghum headworm) activity is starting to rise have been identified in...Read more>>
Japanese Stiltgrass Identification and Management
Kelly Nichols, Agriculture Agent, University of Maryland Extension-Montgomery County
Japanese stiltgrass is an invasive grass that is typically seen in wooded areas. It likes shaded, wet areas and can easily take over the forest understory. Unfortunately, it can also creep into...Read more>>
Hurry Joins Frederick County AgFS Extension
Agriculture and Food Systems (AgFS) Extension is pleased to welcome Jarette Hurry to the team. Jarette is the new Frederick County AgFS Extension Educator and the AgFS team looks forward to working alongside him to provide...Read more>>
Jodi Letterman, Public Affairs Specialist, United States Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Statistics Service
No other agricultural data series is quite like the Census of Agriculture. Every five years, American producers share information about themselves and their operations, contributing to a historical legacy that engages us whether we are looking...Read more>>
Stockpiling Pasture for Fall and Winter Grazing
Amanda Grev, Forage and Pasture Management Specialist, University of Maryland Extension
With August upon us, we may still be feeling the heat of the summer at the moment but whether or not we’re ready, cooler temperatures are just around the corner and it’s...Read more>>
Soybean Checkoff Research Field Day
Maryland farmers and industry professionals are invited to join the Maryland Soybean Board on August 11 at the Wye Research and Education Center (124 Wye Narrows Dr, Queenstown, MD 21658) to learn about checkoff-funded research out in the field and enjoy a snakehead fish fry and barbeque dinner. Research to be featured includes a spray drone demonstration, use of forage soybeans to control deer damage, evaluation of growth-promoting projects, variety trials, cover crops, and weed management. CEUs are available. Although this is a free event, pre-registration is encouraged: https://msbfieldday2021.eventbrite.com
Annual 4R Field Day
The 5th and annual 4R Field Day will be held at Chesapeake Farms in Chestertown, Maryland! Farmers, agribusinesses, non-profit organizations, as well as government and academic partners are invited to attend on August 26.
The Delaware-Maryland 4R Alliance is a collaboration between agribusinesses, farmers, government agencies, conservation groups, and scientists. The alliance is working to ensure through education and outreach that every nutrient application in Delaware and Maryland will be made according to the 4Rs.
If you would like to sponsor, please contact Jenell Eck at jenell.mdag@gmail.com or call (443) 262-8491.
Transitioning to Organic Grain: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free program but registration is required (continuing education credits offered and a box lunch is included)
Registration: To register or request special accommodations call Somerset Extension Office at (410) 651-1350 or email Sarah Hirsh at shirsh@umd.edu
Location: Lower Eastern Shore Research and Education Center, Popular Hill, 24094 Nanticoke Road, Quantico, MD
Topics: Fertility for organic grain, Managing weeds in organic grain, perspectives from an organic farmer, Soil quality Demonstrations and Discussion, and Interactive budgeting and business planning for an organic grain operation.
AG SHOWCASE
Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registration begins at 8 a.m. Field tours and demonstrations will begin at 9 a.m.)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Exhibitor and Vendor Showcase
- 1-hour Training Classes and Tours
Atlantic Tractor, an authorized John Deere equipment dealer serving the Mid-Atlantic region, is teaming up with UMES Extension to host their first event set for August 18, 2021.
The event will be free and open to small- and large-scale farmers, aspiring beginning farmers, or those interested in learning about Agriculture. The day would be filled with field demonstrations, interactive farm stops, agricultural exhibitors/vendors, and on-site food trucks.
Don't miss out on this full-day of information sharing, education, and training!
A Data Driven 4R Field Day
Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, but registration is required. (deadline Monday, September 6)
Location: Indian Springs Farm, 856 Pristford Road, Darlington, MD 21034
The Delaware-Maryland 4R Alliance is hosting a data driven field day. Compiled and analyzed farm data is a critical component to maximizing nutrient management. Members of the farming and agribusiness community are invited to Mr. Lee McDaniel’s picturesque, Indian Springs Farm to hear from our partners Willard and The Mill about different data management strategies and see Atlantic Tractor equipment that can optimizes data collection. Recognized 4R Advocate, Mr. Mike Kurek from Pennsylvania, will be the Keynote Speaker.
This event is free and lunch will be provided. The deadline for registration is Monday, September 6, 2021.
Department Offers Maryland Farmers One-Time Bonus for Approved CLEAR30 Enrollment
Maryland farmers who are enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) with contracts due to expire on Sept. 30, 2021, now have the opportunity to transition to a 30-year contract option through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers initiative (CLEAR30). To encourage participation, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is ...Read more>>
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EDITOR
Andrew Kness
Agriculture Extension Agent
University of Maryland Extension
3525 Conowingo Rd., Suite 600
Street, MD 21154
(410) 638-3255
e-mail: akness@umd.edu