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Updated: October 24, 2024

Japanese Stiltgrass Identification and Management

Now is the time to scout pasture and hay fields for Japanese stiltgrass and take note of its locations. This invasive grass is typically seen in wooded areas, but unfortunately has been creeping into fields. Once the seed heads start to form in another month or two, you’ll want to have the mower ready.

Updated: October 23, 2024

IPM Threshold Guide for Agronomic Field Crops

Updated: October 23, 2024

Managing Fall Armyworm in Pastures and Hayfields

Although fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is a native pest to North America and a chronic pest in the southeastern US, reports of fall armyworm activity and outbreaks are unusually high this year. There are numerous reports of heavy fall armyworm activity coming out of Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and other states. In Maryland, there have been cases reported across much of the state so far, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Charles, Calvert, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s, and Washington counties. Weather conditions have allowed fall armyworm to flourish this year, so producers are encouraged to be on the lookout for potential problems.

Figure 1. Fall armyworm larvae. Image: Blake Layton, MSU-ES.

Updated: October 23, 2024

Agronomy News IPM Scouting Tips

Agronomy News IPM Insect Scouting Tips

Updated: October 21, 2024

Drought Management and Recovery for Pastures and Hayfields

Discover essential strategies to navigate the challenges of drought management! This article provides valuable insights that can help you sustain your pastures and optimize your hayfields during dry conditions. Learn how to extend your forage supply, promote faster recovery, and safeguard your operations for a more resilient future. Don’t miss these practical tips—your livestock and land will thank you! Dive in to explore actionable solutions that can make a real difference!

Cattle grazing in pasture with drought conditions.

Updated: September 24, 2024

Updated Landowner-Oriented Agricultural Law Online Modules Available To Address Common Concerns

College Park, MD – The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) reminds Marylanders of an online course for rural landowners in Maryland released earlier in the spring. The So You Want to Own Farmland in Maryland course is available through the University of Maryland’s Enterprise Learning Management System – Canvas.

Aerial image of farmland by Chesapeake Bay Program

Updated: May 23, 2024

University of Maryland Extension Resources for Horse Owners (EBR-51)

Maryland’s horse industry adds $2.9 billion to the state’s economy, according to the American Horse Council 2024 economic impact study. Maryland is home to over 94,000 horses and ranks number one in the United States in terms of horses per square mile. University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) that has educators who can help guide and provide resources for Maryland’s horse enthusiasts. There are a variety of equine-related programs, online recordings, webinars, and publications that are offered through UME either for free or for a small fee to the public. Authors: Erica Crowl and Jennifer Reynolds; Title: University of Maryland Extension Resources for Horse Owners (EBR-51).

Updated: July 17, 2023

Agronomy News-July 2023

Agronomy Newsletter -July 2023, Volume 14, Issue 4. Topics include: Wildlife Management Symposium, Nutrient Management Update, Cover Crop Sign-Up, Interested in Planting Green?, Cover Crop Seeding Forum, Wheat Quality and Falling Numbers, Weather Market Phenomena, Hay and Straw Directory, Corn and Soybean Fungicide Charts, Scouting for Tar Spot in Corn, Pesticide Exam Now Available Online, LEAD Maryland Applications Open, Weather Outlook, and Regional Crop Reports.

Updated: May 30, 2023

Know Your Foxtails (FS-2023-0658)

Yellow, green, and giant foxtail are the three most common weedy foxtail species in Maryland. Knowing the differences between foxtail species and look-alike grassy weeds can assist with identification, and the selection of effective weed management strategies. Title: Know Your Foxtails (FS-2023-0658); Authors: Dwayne D. Joseph, and Leo Kerner

Updated: March 23, 2023

Maryland Milk Moos-March 2023

The Maryland Milk Moos (March 23, 2023, Vol. 4, Issue 1) is a quarterly newsletter published by the University of Maryland Extension that is focused on dairy topics related to Nutrition and Production, Herd Management, and Forage Production. In this issue, we focus on antibiotic regulation changes, dietary supplements for cows, and spring weed control for pastures and hayfields.