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… anymore. Recent showers and projected precipitation has raised our hopes again for a good crop year, even if the only … fall and spring forage. Cool mornings and mild days have raised our countenance here in Western Maryland.—Jeff Semler, …

… emergence. Be sure to scout leaf tips for signs of egg laying (Figure 1). Insect netting can be used to exclude … leafminer emergence. Several effective insecticide options are available and typically require 2-3 applications with the … broad-spectrum protectants in each application. et us know what you are seeing in the field! You can report insect, …

… Carpenter bee. Photo: Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, … which are similar in size. However,  the bumble bee’s entire body is covered with hairs, and females have … nest. Life cycle In April or May, the female carpenter bee searches for good nest sites. She will reuse and expand …

… beeswax, pollen, honey, and more. The need-for-the-bees makes apiculture another emerging agricultural … equipment, bee products, and much more.   Beekeeping-Honey Bees This web resource shares topics for beekeeping including … of Agriculture Maryland Law requires everyone who keeps bees to register their colonies within 30 days of first …