November 2022 | Volume 13, Issue 8
Nicole Fiorellino, Extension Agronomist, University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland offers a fee-based, corn hybrid performance testing program to local and national seed companies. The results from these replicated trials provide...Read more about the 2022 Corn Hybrid Trials
Assessing Options for Italian Ryegrass Control Prior to Soybean Planting
Kurt Vollmer, Extension Weed Management Specialist and Alan Leslie, Agriculture Agent, University of Maryland Extension
Italian ryegrass is a winter annual weed that often needs to be managed prior to soybean planting. In Maryland, populations of Italian ryegrass have been confirmed to be resistant...Read more about Assessing Options for Italian Ryegrass Control Prior to Soybean Planting
Assessing Herbicide Options for Preplant Weed Control in Soybean
Kurt Vollmer, Extension Weed Management Specialist and Alan Leslie, Agriculture Agent, University of Maryland Extension
Starting clean, or weed-free, is a critical component of any weed management program. In 2022, growers experienced either a lack of or higher cost of glyphosate-based herbicides that are typically used to control weeds prior...Read more about Assessing Herbicide Options for Preplant Weed Control in Soybean
Nematodes in Atlantic Soybean Production Webinar
Nematodes consistently rank as a top yield robber of soybeans. Please save the date to join us virtually on December 5 from 1:00-3:00 PM for the Nematode in Atlantic Soybean Production Webinar. This webinar will include results from Soybean Cyst Nematode seed treatment trials, Root-Knot Nematode on-farm trials, emerging management strategies, and feature a panel discussion on needs to improve nematode management in the region. The webinar is free, but registration is needed for access to the zoom link. Registration information can be found at https://www.pcsreg.com/2022-nematodes-in-atlantic-soybean-production-webinar. Please email Alyssa Koehler akoehler@udel.edu with any questions.
This article is not a substitute for legal advice. Reposted from the Ag Risk Management Blog.
USDA 2022 Agricultural Census Begins in November
Margaret Todd, University of Maryland, Agriculture Law Education Initiative
Did you know that the 2022 Census of Agriculture mails this fall? This once-every-five-year data collection impacts decisions about the Farm Bill, disaster assistance, grants, programs, rural and urban investment, and...Read more about USDA 2022 Agricultural Census Begins in November
Pesticide Applicator Recertification Options
Erika Crowl, Senior Agriculture Agent Associate
Again this year we will be offering multiple ways to renew your private pesticide applicator license.
Option 1: In-person recertification trainings will be offered on multiple dates in county Extension offices across the state. Please refer to the table below for the classes that are scheduled. Please contact your local Extension office for details and to register. Please bring your applicator certification number with you to the meeting.
As a reminder, recertification credits will also be offered at our upcoming Extension winter production meetings, such as those found on 2-3.
Option 2: Watch pre-recorded, online webinars at your own pace through our University of Maryland Pesticide Portal. Visit https://umeagfs.teachable.com/ to access the video series. These are best watched on a tablet or laptop as there are questions embedded in each video.
Option 3: Complete the Pesticide Recertification Workbook that offers a 30-question quiz. Upon the completion, you will send the quiz to the Baltimore County Extension office and you will receive a notification that you have successfully passed the quizzes and credits have been submitted to the State Department of Agriculture for your pesticide license renewal. This workbook is also approved for three (3) Delaware credits and two (2) core Pennsylvania credits.
To order your free workbook, please call the Harford County Extension office at (410) 638-3255.
For those seeking a new Pesticide Applicator License, please call your local Extension office for information regarding the next local testing opportunity.
2023 Grain Marketing Update
Shannon Dill, Principal Agriculture Agent , University of Maryland Extension, Talbot County
Grain Marketing Update - Friday, January 6, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This will be a virtual meeting including speakers on various topics in grain marketing. Topics include local and national grain outlook for 2023, tax considerations, crop insurance, agricultural law, and crop budgets. Please register at: https://go.umd.edu/grainmarketing2023.
2023 Custom Farming Rate Survey
Extension services in Maryland and Delaware will be collecting custom survey rates this fall. We need your assistance in securing up-to-date information about farm custom work rates, machinery rental rates, and hired labor costs in Maryland. Custom rates are used widely by farmers across the states, so we need the best information available.
Please respond even if you know only a few rates. We want information on actual rates, either what you PAID TO HIRE work or what you CHARGED TO PERFORM custom work. Custom Rates should include all ownership costs of implement & tractor (if needed), operator labor, fuel and lube. Reported rates will be summarized in the Custom Rate Survey to show a range and averages for the states. No individual names or rates will be published in the Custom Rate Survey.
The results will be available at local Extension offices and will be available online at https://extension.umd.edu/grainmarketing. We hope this publication will be beneficial to you as a custom farm operator and thank you for your cooperation with this effort.
The survey can be completed online at: https://go.umd.edu/customrate2023 or to get a blank survey, call the Talbot County Extension office at (410) 822-1244 or email sdill@umd.edu. Please complete the survey by December 31, 2022.
The Maryland Grain Producers Association (MGPA) is providing three different opportunities with seven scholarships, totaling $15,000. The three...Read more about Grain Producer's Scholarships
Evaluating Late Season Burndown Options for Palmer Amaranth
Ben Beale, Principal Agriculture Agent, and Alan Leslie, Agriculture Agent
University of Maryland Extension
A common question asked by farmers dealing with herbicide resistant Palmer amaranth is, “What are the most effective burndown options in situations where Palmer amaranth is larger then the ideal 3-4 inch control range?” We often encounter this scenario in fields left fall...Read more about Evaluating Late Season Burndown Options for Palmer Amaranth
Soybean Fungicide Trials, 2021
Andrew Kness, Senior Agriculture Agent, University of Maryland Extension, Harford County
Trials were established at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, MD (WYE) and the Western Maryland Research and Education Center (WMREC) in Keedysville, MD in 2021 to assess the efficacy of select fungicides...Read more about the Soybean Fungicide Trials in 2021.
Effect of Potash Fertility on Orchardgrass Yield
Andrew Kness, Senior Agriculture Agent, and Erika Crowl, Senior Agriculture Agent Associate; University of Maryland Extension
Orchardgrass is a popular pasture and hay forage species and it requires relatively high fertility levels, especially in a hay system where nutrients are being exported from...Read more about the Effect of Potash Fertility on Orchardgrass Yield
County Rental Rates Are Now Available Online For 2022
Paul Goeringer, Agriculture Law Legal Specialist, University of Maryland, Agriculture Law Education Initiative
This article is not a substitute for legal advice. Reposted from the Ag Risk Management Blog.
Cash rent lease agreements are the most common type of lease agreement in Maryland. Cash rent is a fixed amount on a per-acre basis. The owner is relieved of operating and marketing...Read more about the County Rental Rates Are Now Available Online For 2022
October 2022 Grain Market Report
Dale Johnson, Farm Management Specialist, University of Maryland Extension
Information summarized from the USDA WASDE report
Corn
U.S. corn outlook is for reduced supplies, greater feed and residual, lower exports and corn used for ethanol, and smaller ending stocks. Corn production is forecast at 13.895 billion bushels...Read more about the October 2022 Grain Market Report
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Agriculture Extension Agent University of Maryland Extension
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