July 2026 | Volume 17, Issue 4
Inside this Issue:
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Regional Crop Reports
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Weather Outlook
Weather Outlook -
University of Maryland Agriculture & Food Systems Faculty Directory
University of Maryland Agriculture & Food Systems Faculty Directory
Events
Mid-Shore Grain Marketing Breakfast
Date: August 4. 2026 | Tuesday
Time: 7:30 am to 10:00 am | Cost: $10
Location: Thendara 4H- Center, 6275 Lords Crossing Road, Hurlock, MD 21643
Description: Topics include: Grain market outlook, August UDA WASDE, and elevator discounts.
Registration: https://UMEMSGMB2026.eventbrite.com or by calling 410-228-8800
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact Emily Zobel at (410)-228-8800 or ezobel@umd.edu, by July 24, 2026.
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Agronomic Crops Field Day (Save the Date!)
Date: August 19. 2026
Location: Wye Research and Education Center, 211 Farm Lane, Queenstown, Maryland, 21658.
Description: Highlighting checkoff sponsored research.
More details will be provided as they become available.
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Cover Crop Showcase
Date: August 19, 2026 | Wednesday
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm | Cost: Free event with lunch included. (registration is required)
Location: Kings Grant Farm, 7029 Quakerneck Road, Chestertown, MD
Description: Interactive drone and cover crop related equipment demonstrations, Tour strip trials showcasing 14 species of summer cover crop, Interactive soil pit demonstration, Learn about cover crop planning and management and pest management in cover crops, Learn latest results from Maryland "planting green" research trials, and Pesticide and nutrient management credits offered. Funding for this project provided by Northeast SARE Research for Novel Approaches #LNE23481RAWD00001024; NFWF Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction grant #78444; NFWF Small Watershed grant #83985; NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program grant #2445. This is a
partially outdoor event. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Sarah Hirsh at 410-651-1350. Accommodations must be requested at least two weeks prior to attending the event.
Registration: go.umd.edu/covercropshowcase or call 410-6511350
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Maryland Crop Scouting School
Date: September 24, 2026 | Thursday
Time: 9:00 am to 2:45 pm | Cost: $10
Location: Central Maryland Research and Education Center, 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Description: Join us for a hands-on Crop Scouting School focused on building practical skills for identifying and managing pests, diseases, and crop issues in the field. Participants will learn how to scout effectively, recognize key problems, and make informed management decisions using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles. This program is designed for farmers, crop consultants, and ag service providers looking to improve their field diagnostics and decision-making. This event covers common pests in row crop and vegetable production systems.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maryland-crop-scouting-school-at-wye-tickets-1988090629591?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Agronomy News is a statewide newsletter for farmers, consultants, researchers, and educators interested in grain and row crop forage production systems. This newsletter is published by the University of Maryland Extension, Agriculture & Food Systems Agronomy Team every month during the growing season and will include topics pertinent to agronomic crop production. The subscription is free.