Publications

Authors: Jonathan S. Kays - Gary Felton

Deep row entrenchment (DRE) is a biosolids beneficial reuse system suited to strip mine reclamation using biosolids and hybrid poplar trees. This publication provides best management practices resulting from years of research by the University of Maryland on a private gravel spoil site in southern Maryland. Application of the technique to coal mine spoils is discussed with examples of commercial applications.

Authors: Jon Moyle - Dr. Mostafa Ghanem - Maegan Perdue

Crop issues are an occasional problem in small flocks. This fact sheet goes over some of the more common crop ailments and how to deal with them. Authors: Jon Moyle, Mostafa Ghanem, and Maegan Perdue; Title: Common Crop Issues in Backyard Chickens (EBR-60)

Authors: Dr. Nicole Fiorellino - Emily Zobel - Andrew G. Ristvey - Karen Rane

As industrial hemp production becomes legal in the US, new and experienced growers alike have questions about its cultivation, management, and marketing. This factsheet answers frequently asked questions about hemp production in Maryland. Information contained within this document is current as of June 2021. The UMD Industrial Hemp webpage (https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/fruit-vegetable-production/alternative-crops/industrial-hemp) will house the most updated information on hemp production in Maryland. Authors: Nichole M. Fiorellino, Emily Zobel, Karen Rane, and Andrew Ristvey; Title: Industrial Hemp Production in Maryland: Frequently Answered Questions (FS-1172)

Authors: Andrew Kness - Dr. Nicole Fiorellino

These variety trial reports contain statistical information that is critical for proper interpretation of the data. However, without basic understanding of statistics, growers and end-users of the variety trial reports may misinterpret the data and draw invalid conclusions. This fact sheet addresses basic statistical concepts and how to apply them to properly interpret variety trial data. Authors: Andrew A. Kness and Nicole M. Fiorellino; Title: What do the Numbers Really Mean? Interpreting Variety Trial Results (FS-1119)

Authors: Chris Anderson - Carrie Wivell - April Barczewski - Bonnie Boyden - Mark DeMorra - Jamie Morris - Amanda Wahle

EM-13 The Virtual Showcase Toolkit offers best practices to 4-H professionals, volunteers, members, and partners for conducting virtual/online showcases and hybrid events combining virtual and in-person components. It provides considerations for adapting in-person judging experiences for most exhibit areas to potential online platforms.

Authors: Andrew Lazur - Sara Albrecht - Jennifer Dindinger

A septic system is a valuable and important component of a home. It is specifically designed for your home, including the expected household water use and the soil’s capacity to treat wastewater. Authors: Andrew Lazur, Sara Albrecht, and Jennifer Dindinger; Title: Septic Systems and Best Available Technologies (FS-1110).

Authors: Donald Webster - Donald Meritt

There has been much concern regarding the precipitous decline in Mid Atlantic oyster production, with various groups attempting to place blame and espouse causes. However, it is instructive to veer away from traditional arguments to compare oysters with traditional agricultural crops for a different view of the problem and a vision for potential solutions. Comparing production of oysters with other crops allows us to examine how those have been managed over time to increase production. The United States today is considered a world leader in food production. Taking lessons from that development and applying them to oysters could help guide the restoration of the industry that once flourished.

Authors: Doris Behnke

Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is one of the most poisonous species among the higher plants. This plant contains poisonous alkaloids throughout all of its plant parts (vegetative, flowers, and fruits). Poison hemlock is acutely toxic to people and animals. If ingested, symptoms with appear 20 minutes to three hours after ingestion. Author: Doris Behnke; Title: Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum)

Authors: Beverly Jackey - Dhruti Patel - Shauna Henley - LIsa McCoy - Karen Basinger

Drying is one of the oldest methods for preserving foods. It’s a simple and easy way to take fresh produce and dry and store it to consume at a later date. Dried foods are ideal for snacks or quick foods on the go. Like other food preservation methods, there are important food safety concerns to address to prevent foodborne illness when drying foods. This curriculum was developed to help Marylanders learn about scientific evidence-based methods for successfully drying foods safely at home. Authors: Jackey, Beverly; Patel, Dhruti; McCoy, Lisa; Basinger, Karen; Henley, Shauna; Title: Grow It Eat It Dry It for Adults (GIEIDI) Instructor Guide (EC-12)

Authors: Donald Webster - Donald Meritt

There has been much concern regarding the precipitous decline in Mid-Atlantic oyster production, with various groups attempting to place blame and espouse causes. However, it is instructive to veer away from traditional arguments to compare oysters with traditional agricultural crops for a different view of the problem and a vision for potential solutions. Comparing the production of oysters with other crops allows us to examine how those have been managed over time to increase production. The United States today is considered a world leader in food production. Taking lessons from that development and applying them to oysters could help guide the restoration of the industry that once flourished. Authors: Donald Webster and Donald Meritt; Title: Considerations for Shell Use in Oyster Rehabilitation Assessing the Effectiveness of Multiple Options (FS-1140)