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Updated: September 4, 2026

September 2026  | Volume 17, Issue 6

Inside this Issue:

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Events

Wye Angus Field Day

You are invited to join us for the Wye Angus Field Day on Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, at Wye Angus in Queenstown, Maryland.

This two-day educational event will provide an opportunity to learn about the history, management, and research that have made the Wye Angus herd one of the most recognized Angus programs in the country. Whether you are a cattle producer, forage enthusiast, or simply interested in learning more about our operation, we hope you'll join us for informative presentations and hands-on demonstrations.

Topics will include:

  • A historical overview of the Wye Angus herd and its legacy
  • Grazing management tours featuring:
    • Grass varieties used in our pastures
    • Cattle movement and grazing strategies
    • Summer annual forages
    • Stored forages, including wrapped hay and forage quality sample demonstrations
  • Tick identification, prevention, and management
  • Composting practices and their role in sustainable farm management
  • Catie McVey will be on site with 3D scanning on cattle
  • Silvopasture
  • Grain-fed steers & carcass results with Rachael Slattery

This will be an excellent opportunity to see our grazing system firsthand, ask questions, and exchange ideas with fellow cattle producers and industry professionals.

A full agenda will be available soon.

To register go to: https://go.umd.edu/WyeAngusTour2026 or contact Megan Messix Stibble at (410) 827-6016

We hope you will make plans to join us this September for two days of learning, discussion, and fellowship at Wye Angus.

******************************************************************************************************************Practical Experiences in Nutrient Management: Harvest Equipment Experiential
Date: September 16, 2026  |  Wednesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  |  Cost: $15.00
Location: Central Maryland Research and Education Center-Upper Marlboro, 2005 Largo Road,Upper Marlboro,MD. 20774
Description: Practical Experiences in Nutrient Management is a workshop conducted by the University of Maryland Extension Agricultural Nutrient Management Program that provides participants with hands-on farming and nutrient management related activities including yield and moisture estimates of grain crops, harvest machinery overview and demonstration, and compost and cover crop application to fields.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/practical-experiences-in-nutrient-management-harvest-equipment-tickets-1998384656302?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

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IPM Webinar Series:
The series meets on the third Thursday of every month from 12 to 1 pm. For more details and registration, visit https://go.umd.edu/ipmwebinar. Maryland Pesticide Credits are available. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Hayden Schug at 301-226-7502.

  • Sep 17, 2026: Root-Knot Nematode Management in Vegetable Crops - Ben Beale, University of Maryland Extension

  • Oct 15, 2026: Precision herbicide application - Dr. Travis Ford, University of Maryland Extension

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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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Small Farm Success Workshop

Date: October 15, 2026 | Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. | Cost: Free (registration is required)
Location: The Elk Room - Cecil County Administration Building, 200 Chesapeake Blvd, Elkton, MD 21921
Description: Please join us for the Small Farm Success Workshop, a practical, hands-on program designed to provide useful information and resources for small-acreage farmers. topics include: pest management, soil fertility and nutrient management, ag business and marketing, ag law, right to farm, ag leasing, NRCS conservation cost-share resources, and micro grant resources. The workshop will run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Free lunch will be provided, and there will also be giveaways.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Annie Steele at University of Maryland Extension - Kent County at 410-778-1661 or asteele4@umd.edu by October 1, 2026.
Registration: go.umd.edu/smallfarmsuccessworkshop

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. 

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