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  • Vegetable and Fruit News-September 2023

    … Volume 14, Issue 7 Superficial Scald in Apples: Strategies and Solutions By Agustina Salas (Candidate for B.S. in … and on-farm home processors. It includes definitions of common terms as well as guidance and recommendations … include 6 lectures give on topics such as over of IPM, plant diseases, weed management, insect management, and

  • Information Library

    … Articles Date published Certifications in agriculture and natural resources November 2017 High tunnel best … and on-farm home processors. It includes definitions of common terms as well as guidance and recommendations … of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables The University of Maryland Plant Science Department, Food Safety Group collaborates with …

  • Farm Data: Ownership and Protections (FS-1055)

    … Updated: July 27, 2022 By Ashley C. Ellixson , and Dr. Terry Griffin FS-1055  |  January 2017 Farm Data: Ownership and Protections EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The issue of farm data has … data.” Photo: Edwin Remsberg Discussions of “big data” are common on the local and national news, in newspapers, and at …

  • Clover Mites

    … The first pair of legs are much longer than the others and are held out in front. Clover mites are nuisance pests in … seem to develop the highest populations. Real nuisance problems can occur for several years but then usually taper … of Maryland. Rev. 2020 Related information Identifying Common Household Insect Pests … Clover Mites …

  • Potato Leaf Hoppers on Hops

    … a few farms have them, but they are becoming a bit more common in the last 10 years (Fig. 1). Visiting two farms … damage (Fig. 2) on some leaves (found some thrips too) and then marginal leaf scorch on others (Fig. 3). When … more of a consistent problem for you one suggestion is to plant red clover in drive rows as the potato leafhoppers …

  • Grass Seed

    … high-quality seed. Poor quality seed is low in viability and contains weed seeds or undesirable grass species.  Select … recover if injured from excessive traffic, drought, or pest damage. Full sun areas A blend of turf-type tall fescue … are not suitable for shady areas. How much grass seed to plant? Grass-type Lawn establishment grass seed rate …

  • Understanding Agricultural Liability: Legal Risk Management Considerations (FS-995)

    … operation include:  Hosting neighbors for a potluck/ barbeque on your farm; Allowing them to walk around your …

  • Aquaculture Programs

    … Shore Maryland Departments of: Natural Resources Health and Mental Hygiene Agriculture Environment Commerce Maryland … for nursery production until larvae is large enough to plant. Growers will learn to prepare and set up units and … grounds are better suited for production. We’ll discuss common problems found in taking data, use measurements to …

  • Chapter 4: Managing legal risks to grow your urban farm

    … Understanding and keeping up to date with the laws will help you better manage the legal risks to your farm. Action … Own” acquisition programs Some cities have programs that help residential or commercial property owners purchase … staff, and know that, especially in large cities, front desk staff in departments other than the planning department …

  • Chapter 3: Marketing challenges and opportunities

    … the B2B (Business to Business) community model and can help them differentiate their food items from their … But in times of natural or man-made disasters, it can help fill the supply void. While urban production may seem … it in terms of what it does for your customer. How does it help your customer to achieve, avoid or preserve something? …