Oct 23, 2017 -- University of Maryland Extension has announced dates for this year’s crop production meetings that will be conducted around the state between December and March. The most recent research,...
Apr 8, 2016 -- The article below was written by "The Delmarva Farmer" it is shared with permission.(April 5, 2016) On the topic of the public’s ignorance on where food comes...
Oct 9, 2015 -- Farmers who plant wheat and barley for grain production must determine soil nitrate levels before applying additional nitrogen. This includes nitrogen supplied from chemical fertilizer and from...
Oct 9, 2015 -- Fall is already here: corn silage harvest is coming to a close, and the corn grain harvest has started. WOW! Where did summer go?University of Maryland Extension Nutrient Management...
Sep 18, 2015 -- By:Paul Goeringer, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and AgLaw Education Initiative,Dr. Jon Moyle, University of Maryland Extension, andAshley...
Aug 5, 2015 -- Youth participating in 4-H competitions during the upcoming 2015 Maryland State Fair in Timonium, Md. will have an extra incentive to put on a good...
Jun 29, 2015 -- Are your fruit tissue sample analyses and soil analyses up to date? It is once again that time of year to consider your sampling needs. Sample analyses are good for three years. If you need to...
May 29, 2015 -- On page 17 of issue number 1 in MomentUM features our Family and Consumer Science educator Dr. Shauna Henley and her work in teaching food preservation in Baltimore and Harford Counties as well as...
May 18, 2015 -- Now that it’s spring, many folks are breaking into their manure piles and lagoons and getting ready to apply to the fields. As you prepare to spread manure, you should be taking a look at your...
Apr 20, 2015 -- As Earth Day approaches there are many ways that we can be involved. Krisztian Varsa, Watershed Restoration Specialist, Baltimore, Carroll, and Harford Counties, shares his insights with the...
Apr 2, 2015 -- Thank goodness that spring is upon us! After a long, cold winter, I know I’m not the only one excited to get outside and get to work planting the seeds of this season.
If you direct market...
Mar 2, 2015 -- Filling Out Your AIRThis month’s biggest question is: “how do I use the nutrient management plan to determine the total pounds of available nutrients applied from manure?”...
Feb 19, 2015 -- Yes, the prime use for the nutrient management plan is to generate nutrient and lime recommendations for crops and pasture fields. Yet this document is designed to organize a number of other...
Feb 19, 2015 -- I think it’s safe to say that all of us in the farming community agree that agriculture is one of the most important endeavors undertaken by our society. “If you ate today, thank a farmer!” is one...
Dec 17, 2014 -- Baltimore County 4-H has a great opportunity for the right person.
Please follow the link below for more information on how you can become a part of a really great team.
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Nov 14, 2014 -- The University of Maryland Extension (UME) Baltimore County office recently held its first Grow it Eat it Preserve it class in years. New Family and Consumer Sciences educator, Dr. Shauna Henley,...
Nov 3, 2014 -- Community Supported Agriculture – or CSA – is a growing national trend that allows consumers to buy fresh, locally grown produce directly from farms in their own communities. Now, the College of...
Oct 31, 2014 -- USDA – Farm Service Agency University of Maryland’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC), University of Maryland Extension (UME), Maryland Department of Agriculture...
Jun 30, 2014 -- Do You Wash Your Chicken? Baltimore Co. FCS educator’s Graduate Research Goes Global, Follow Her on Twitter @FoodSmartUME
FCS educator,...
Jun 19, 2014 -- Howdy everyone!
My name is Anna McGucken and I am the new Horticulture FEA for Baltimore County.
Throughout my whole life, I have been connected to University of Maryland Extension...
May 28, 2014 -- Now that the growing season is in full swing, you’re hopefully seeing some explosive plant growth. If your fields seem less than fertile, however, you might be wondering what’s holding your plants...
Apr 22, 2014 -- Finally, spring has arrived! Now that pastures and lawns are starting to grow again, I’ve had several calls about seeding. Is it too late to seed now? My answer is yes. Spring seeding – especially...
Mar 25, 2014 -- Even it doesn’t feel like it yet, it is spring! Our goal is to have current Nutrient Management Plans in our client’s hands prior to any nutrient applications, but that depends on you.
Have...
Mar 25, 2014 -- April is almost here, meaning planting season is just around the corner. After a winter hiatus, tractors and other farm equipment will be making their debuts back onto roadways soon. Whether you’...
Mar 4, 2014 -- I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of winter! I enjoy a picturesque snowfall or two, but this year’s season has worn out its welcome. To get my mind off the cold weather, I’m thinking ahead to...
Jan 31, 2014 -- On the farm, winter is a time for planning. Whether you’re a vegetable gardener preparing your seed order, a crop producer getting your nutrient management plan in line, or a horse enthusiast...
Jan 23, 2014 -- University of Maryland Extension, Baltimore County welcomed a new addition this winter. Shauna Henley is the new FCS educator, working in the disciplines of nutrition, physical activity, and food...
Jan 16, 2014 -- The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland is pleased to announce Dr. Stephen Wright as the new Associate Dean/Associate Director of University of Maryland...
Jan 15, 2014 -- Welcome, 2014! Now is the time of year that we traditionally think forward, make plans, and set goals for the coming year. I encourage you to take a few minutes to do just that. Write down a few...
Dec 5, 2013 -- MDA withdrew the UM-PMT (University of Maryland- Phosphorus Management Tool) from regulatory consideration! How does this affect nutrient management plans for 2014? Phosphorus Site Index (PSI)...
Dec 5, 2013 -- The Harford County Agricultural Marketing Cooperative, Inc. has announced the availability of grants for 2014. The Cooperative was created to improve the economic viability of production...
Dec 5, 2013 -- As I was shopping last week in preparation for my family’s Thanksgiving dinner, I couldn’t help but notice the astronomical price of the pecan pies – at one store, more than $30 for a twelve inch...
Nov 15, 2013 -- Do you have fields that have excessive phosphorus levels? The way we are handling it has changed! Any time a field has a Phosphorus Fertility Index Value (FIV) of 150 or greater, a study needs to...
Nov 15, 2013 -- Fall is a time for winding down. The season is coming to a final close as we harvest the last of the crops. Outdoor recreation is coming to a close—whether we like it or not!—as our daylight hours...
Nov 12, 2013 -- (Lynn Little is a Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent in Washington County.)
We all know the holidays can be stressful particularly because of the amount of money spent on...
Oct 3, 2013 -- After the dust has settled from the business of harvest season, after the Fall Soil Nitrate Tests are completed, and after the fall crops have been planted it is time once again to plan for spring...
Oct 3, 2013 -- Stink bugs, stink bugs, stink bugs! After a relatively uneventful summer stink bug-wise, these critters are finally showing up in droves as they seek cozy places to overwinter. At the Extension...
Aug 1, 2013 -- Since the updated nutrient management regulations were introduced in October of last year, there have been changes in the way nutrient management plans are being written and implemented on farms...
Jul 15, 2013 -- A group of researchers at the University of Maryland is spending the summer tracking the latest invasive pest to threaten crops and aggravate homeowners along the East Coast – the kudzu bug....
Jul 1, 2013 -- As we say goodbye to the national dairy month of June and welcome the national ice cream month of July, it only seems fitting to sit back and enjoy a bowl of ice cream. Ice cream is one of...
Jul 1, 2013 -- Soil testing is the basis of developing nutrient recommendations for maximum production of agronomic crops. Therefore, dependable recommendations demand good soil sampling techniques....
Jul 1, 2013 -- Did you know that Maryland has a law against allowing certain types of weeds to spread on your property? In 1969, the late former Harford County State Senator Bill Amoss introduced this law which...
