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Updated: October 22, 2026

Agronomy  |  Forage |  Ag Law  |  Precision Agriculture

Row Crop and Forage Production Meetings

Agronomy

Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School
Date: November 17-19, 2026
Location: Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort, 9110 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842
Description: The 2026 event booklet and description of courses can be found here.
Registration: go.umd.edu/26crop

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Event: Southern Maryland Crops Conference and Dinner
Date: Dec. 1, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  |  Cost: $20.00
Location: Baden Volunteer Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Rd., Brandywine, MD 20613
Learn More About the Southern Maryland Crops Conference Dinner and Register

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Event: Northern Maryland Field Crops Day
Date: Dec. 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Summit Manor at Hereford Fire Hall, 510 Monkton Rd., Monkton, MD 21111
For more information, contact Erika Crowl at (410) 887-8090 or by ecrowl@umd.edu

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Event: Washington County Agronomy Day
Date: Dec. 2, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Washington County Agricultural Center, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland 21713
For more information, contact Jeff Semler at (301) 226-7528 or by email jsemler@umd.edu
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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.

  • Dec 3, 2026: Understanding IPM Basics and Developing an IPM Plan, Emily Zobel, Ag agent, University of Maryland Extension-Dorchester County.

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Event: Kent County Agronomy Breakfast
Date: Dec. 9, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. 
Location: Chester River Yacht and Country Club, 7738 Quaker Neck Rd., Chestertown, MD 21620
For more information contact: Dwayne Joseph

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Event: Lower Shore Agronomy Day
Date: Jan. 27, 2027
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 
Location: Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804
For more information, contact Sarah Hirsh

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Event: Cecil County Winter Agronomy Meeting
Date: Feb. 9, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
Location: Elkton Community Center, 121 Stockton Street, Elkton, MD 21921
For more information or to register, contact Doris Behnke at (301) 226-7983

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Event: Harford County Mid-Winter Agronomy Meeting
Date: Feb. 16, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Deer Creek Overlook, 6 Cherry Hill Rd., Street, Maryland 21154
For more information or to register contact Andy Kness

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Event: Central Maryland Agronomy Meeting
Date: Feb. 17, 2027
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Urbana Fire Hall, 3602 Urbana Pike, Urbana, Maryland 21704
For more information or registration assistance call the Frederick Extension Office at 301-600-1594

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Event: Caroline County/Mid-Shore Agronomy Meeting
Date: Feb. 18, 2027
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Caroline County 4-H Park, 8230 Detour Road, Denton, MD 21629-2166
For more information call the UME - Caroline office at 410-479-4030

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Event: Queen Anne's County Agronomy Meeting
Date: March 5, 2027
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Queen Anne's County 4-H Park, 1945 4-H Park Rd., Centreville, MD 21617
For more information, you can contact Jenny Rhodes or Lee Bridgman

Forage

Event: Pasture Walk at Willowdale Farm/Farmacy Brewing
Date: October 22, 2026  |  Thursday
Time: 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm  | Cost: Free, but registration is required.
Location: Farmacy Brewing, 3100 Black Rock Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
Description: Join University of Maryland Extension, Maryland Department of Agriculture, and the Horse Outreach Work group for an educational pasture walk and social hour at Willowdale Farm and Farmacy Brewing in Reisterstown, MD (Baltimore county). Nestled in the rolling hills of Baltimore County's horse country, Willowdale Farm is a diversified operation raising horses and cattle and growing a wide range of crops including hay, row crops, fruits, and vegetables. Willowdale Farm has been run by the Harrison family since 1961 and one of the farm's primary focuses has always been breeding and raising thoroughbred horses using sustainable farm management practices. Situated within this working farm is Farmacy Brewing, a local brewery that incorporates seasonal farm products to create unique beers from a wide range of different ingredients. Participants will have an opportunity to see and discuss several aspects of the operation, including grazing management practices for cattle and horses, pasture maintenance and overseeding, soil fertility, and incorporation of annual forages for additional grazing. Following the pasture walk, participants are welcome to stay for a social hour at Farmacy Brewing (drinks will be available for purchase for those who are 21+).
Registration: https://go.umd.edu/pwOctober

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Maryland Grazing School (2026)
Dates: October 29-30, 2026  |  Thursday & Friday
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  |   Cost: Early Bird - $125 (register before Oct. 15), and Regular Registration- $150
Location: Wye Angus Farm, 2016 Carmichael Road, Queenstown, MD 21658
Description: Maryland Grazing School is a two-day, hands-on program designed to help livestock producers improve pasture and grazing management. Participants will learn about pasture health, forage selection, fencing and watering systems, rotational grazing, soil fertility, and grazing strategies while gaining practical experience with grazing tools and developing a customized grazing plan for their farm. Enrollment is limited to encourage interaction and individualized instruction. Lunch is provided both days, with dinner included on the first evening. For more information and registration, visit the Maryland Grazing School registration page (Eventbrite).

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Equine Conservation Summit
Date: November 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  | Cost: $50
Location: University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland, 44219 Airport Rd, Building 3, California, MD 20619
Description: Join the Horse Outreach Workgroup for the inaugural Equine Conservation Summit!
Grow your knowledge on how to better manage your horse farm through sessions on pasture and
nutrient management, equine nutrition, and technical and financial assistance.
Registration: https://go.umd.edu/equinesummit

Ag Law

2026 Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 am. to 3:30 pm  |  Cost: General Early Bird (on or before Sept. 30) $100, General: $200; Student*: $25 *Valid Student ID will need to be shown on the day of the event
Location: Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHG, 173 Jennifer Road Annapolis, MD 21401
Description: This event attracts agricultural service providers, attorneys, educators, environmentalists, producers, landowners, policymakers, and students to discuss the complex intersection of environmental regulation and agriculture in Maryland. ALEI prides itself on hosting an event that brings agriculture and conservation experts together in a forum that allows for exchanging ideas and education for conference attendees on current legal topics of interest. For more information, to view the agenda, or to register, visit 2026 Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference.

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Hiring and Retaining Farm Employees – What you Need to Know and Do

Are you trying to find, hire and keep great employees? Is it a bit confusing and time consuming? Do you know where to start and who to involve? Are you worried about the legal considerations when having non-family members employed? This course will help you sort through all these questions and concerns. Navigating this process doesn’t have to be difficult as this course will share with you. Through the four modules of this course, you’ll get important information and resources you can adapt for your own operation. For additional details, visit the Hiring and Retaining Farm Employees course information and registration page.

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Land in Maryland: Basic Legal Issues for All Landowners

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) has released a new online course for rural landowners in Maryland. The So You Want to Own Farmland in Maryland course is now available through the University of Maryland’s Enterprise Learning Management System – Canvas. The free program will cover those legal issues that Maryland landowners may face. A grant funds the program through the Northeast Risk Management

Education Center. The online course will feature Paul Goeringer, a Senior Faculty Specialist and Extension Specialist in agricultural law. He will address leasing, landowner liability issues, right-to-farm law, fencing laws, livestock liability, and estate planning. For more information or to register, visit the So You Want to Own Rural Land in Maryland course information and registration page.

Precision Agriculture

Event: 2027 Precision Agriculture Technology Conference
Date: February 25, 2027  |  Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  |  Cost: $90 through January 2; $125 thereafter
Location: Crowne Plaza, 173 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD
Description: The 2027 Precision Agriculture Technology Conference will explore how emerging agricultural technologies are being applied in real-world farming operations. Participants will hear from experts on current and future AgTech trends, artificial intelligence for farm decision-making and cover crop management, robotics for weed control, drones for nutrient management and prescription mapping, and the economics and profitability of precision agriculture technologies. Credits Available: Maryland and Delaware pesticide, nutrient management, and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits.
Register for the 2027 Precision Agriculture Technology Conference in Annapolis, Maryland

Archives (Recordings)

Agronomy

Queen Anne's County Agronomy Meeting
Date: Feb. 27, 2026 | Friday

If you missed Queen Anne's Agonomy Day event, don't worry! You can now watch the uploaded videos on YouTube to access valuable insights and crucial information shared during the meeting.

Queen Anne's County Agronomy Meeting
Date: Feb. 28, 2025  | Friday

If you missed the Queen Anne's Agonomy Day event, don't worry! You can now watch the uploaded videos on YouTube to gain access to valuable insights and crucial information that were shared during the meeting.

  • Controlling Slugs
    Video Length: 36:57  |  Speaker: Dr. Kelly Hamby, Assoc. Professor & Extension Specialist, Dept. of Entomology, University of Maryland
  • FRST Ferilizer Recommendation Support Tool
    Video Length: 42:01  |  Speaker: Dr. Josh McGrath, Ag Research Exec., Consultant, Former Extension Soil Specialist
  • Ag Law Update
    Video Length: 34:15  |  Speaker: Paul Goeringer, Principal Faculty & Extension Specialist, Dept. of Agriculture & Resource Economics, University of Maryland
  • Nitrogen in Row Crops
    Video Length: 37:56  |  Speaker: Dr. Gurpal Toor, Professor & Extension Specialist, Dept, of Environmental Science & Technology, University of Maryland
  • MDA Pesticide Update
    Video Length: 31:24  |  Speaker: David Parks, Agriculture Inspector, Advanced Pesticide Regulation, Maryland Department of Agriculture
  • Herbicide & Weed Research Update
    Video Length: 39:53  |  Speaker: Dr. Kurt Vollmer, Extension Specialist, Weed Management, University of Maryland, Wye Research and Education Center
  • Crop Budgeting Tool
    Video Length: 11:37  |  Speaker: Shannon Dill, Principal Agent, Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension

Queen Anne's County Agronomy Day
Mar. 1, 2024  |  Friday

If you missed the Queen Anne's Agonomy Day event, don't worry! You can now watch the uploaded videos on YouTube to gain access to valuable insights and crucial information that were shared during the meeting.

Virtual Winter Agronomy Meeting
Date: December 1, 2020 | Length: 4:24:27
Topics discussed:

  • Herbicide and Weed Update
    Kurt Vollmer, Weed Management Specialist, Agriculture & Food Systems University of Maryland Extension
  • Evaluating Post Herbicide Tank Mixes in Soybean Traits
    Ben Beale, Principal Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems University of Maryland Extension
  • Grain Insect Pests
    Alan Leslie, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • MDA Pesticide Update
    Kelly Love,  Agricultural Inspector, Pesticide Regulation, Maryland Department of Agriculture
  • Updating Critical Nutrient Levels for Corn Tissue Tests
    Nicole Fiorellino, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Agronomy, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland Extension
  • Cover Crop Mixes
    Sarah Hirsh, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Soybean Population Research Updates
    Alan Leslie, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • MDA Nutrient Management Update
    Weylin Anderson,  Nutrient Management Specialist, Maryland Department of Agriculture

Northern Maryland Field Crops Day
Date: December 3, 2020 | Length: 4:09:39
Topics discussed:

  • Soybean Population Research Update
    Bryan Butler, Principal Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Pesticide Legal Update
    Paul Goeringer,  Senior Faculty Legal Specialist, Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Maryland Extension
  • Weed Management Update
    Kurt Vollmer, Weed Management Specialist, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • MDA Pesticide Update
    Kelly Love,  Agricultural Inspector, Pesticide Regulation, Maryland Department of Agriculture
  • Precision Management in an Imprecise World
    Josh McGrath, Extension Associate Professor, Agricultural Soil ManagementDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, University of Kentucky
  • Cover Crops & Soil Carbon
    Ray Weil, Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Technology University of Maryland College Park
  • MDA Nutrient Management Update
    Weylin Anderson,  Nutrient Management SpecialistMaryland Department of Agriculture

Virtual Winter Agronomy Meeting
Date: January 21, 2021 

The recordings for this meeting was broken up into four sections

View Recording 1    View Recording 2   View Recording 3     View Recording 4

Agenda

8:00 a.m. Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments in Maryland Grain Crops
Aditi Dubey, Ph.D. Student, EntomologyUniversity of Maryland College Park
8:30 a.m. Weed Management Update
Kurt Vollmer, Weed Management Specialist, Agriculture & Food SystemsUniversity of Maryland Extension
9:00 a.m. Pesticide Litigation Update
Paul Goeringer, Senior Faculty Legal SpecialistAgricultural & Resource Economics, University of Maryland Extension
9:30 a.m. MDA Pesticide Update
David Parks, Agricultural Inspector, Pesticide RegulationMaryland Department of Agriculture
10:00 a.m. Sponsor Highlights
10:15 a.m. Cover Crop Mixes
Sarah Hirsh, Agent, Agriculture & Food SystemsUniversity of Maryland Extension
10:45 a.m. Fertility Considerations for Giant Miscanthus Production
Brian Kalmbach, Faculty Specialist, Agricultural Nutrient Management Program, University of Maryland College Park
11:15 a.m. Nutrient Availability Macro to Micro
Jarrod Miller,  Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in AgronomyDepartment of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Delaware
11:45 a.m. Updating Critical Nutrient Levels for Corn Tissue Tests
Nicole Fiorellino, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, AgronomyPlant Science & Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland Extension
12:15 p.m. Adjourn
Complete recertification forms and program evaluations

Virtual Winter Agronomy Meeting
Date: February 17, 2021 | Length: 4:00:28
Topics discussed:

  • Herbicide and Weed Update
    Kurt Vollmer, Weed Management Specialist, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Bt Traits in Corn
    Alan Leslie, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Weed Management for Pastures
    Jeff Semler, Principal Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • MDA Pesticide Update
    Jeff Semler, Principal Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Interpreting a Soil Test
    Andy Kness, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Fertility Management for Forages
    Amanda Grev, Agent, Forage Specialist, Western Maryland Research and Education Center, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Cover Crop Mixes
    Sarah Hirsh, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Increasing the Protein Content of Soft Red Winter Wheat
    Nicole Fiorellino, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Agronomy, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland Extension

Virtual Winter Agronomy Meeting
Date: February 26, 2021 | Length: 4:25
Topics discussed:

  • Herbicide and Weed Update
    Kurt Vollmer, Weed Management Specialist, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • Pesticide Litigation Update
    Paul Goeringer, Senior Faculty Legal Specialist, Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of Maryland Extension
  • Disease Management for Corn on Corn Rotations
    Andy Kness, Agent, Agriculture & Food Systems, University of Maryland Extension
  • MDA Pesticide Update
    David Parks, Agricultural Inspector, Pesticide Regulation, Maryland Department of Agriculture
  • Nitrogen Management with Cover Crops
    Steven Mirsky, Research Ecologist, Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, USDA
  • Precision Management in an Imprecise World
    Josh McGrath, Extension Associate Professor, Agricultural Soil Management, Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, College of Agriculture, Food, and the Environment, University of Kentucky
  • Updating Critical Nutrient Levels for Tissue Tests
    Nicole Fiorellino, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Agronomy, Plant Science & Landscape Architecture, University of Maryland Extension
  • MDA Nutrient Management Update
    Howard Callahan, Nutrient Management Specialist, Maryland Department of Agriculture

Forage

Virtual Forage Conference
Date: January 25 & 27 , 2022  |  Tuesday & Thursday
Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  |  Location:  Online
Contact: Amanda Grev |  Region: Statewide
Description: The 2022 Maryland-Delaware Forage Conferences will again be offered virtually. The virtual sessions will follow the same format as last year and will take place over two partial days on January 25th and January 27th starting at 9 AM each morning. Certified crop advisor, nutrient management, and private pesticide applicator credits will be offered. Topics will include livestock selection for grazing systems, working with your processor, direct marketing, round bale silage management, sorghum as a forage crop, and bale grazing.

Recordings on YouTube

Grain Marketing

Grain Marketing Session
Date: January 8, 2021  | Friday
Time:  8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  |  Location: Virtual
Contact: Shannon Dill

Description: This meeting will be virtual including speakers on various topics in grain marketing.  Topics include local and national grain outlook for:

  • tax considerations,
  • crop insurance and agricultural law.

Agenda

8:00 a.m. Welcome
Shannon Dill, Extension Educator,
TalbotCounty, University of Maryland Extension		  
8:15 a.m. Agriculture Law and Crop Insurance Update
Paul Goeringer, Senior Faculty Legal Specialist
Agricultural & Resources Economics, University of Maryland Extension		 View Recording
8:40 a.m. Tax Update
Henry Leonard,
Certified Public Accountant, BSC Group, LLC		 View Recording
9:10 a.m. Grain Marketing Outlook
Jay Pierce,
Director of Risk Services, NagelFarm Service		 View Recording
9:40 a.m. Basis Tables and Grain Marketing Resources
Dale Johnson,
Farm Management Specialist, University of Maryland Extension		 View Recording
10:00 a.m. Announcements and Adjourn
Share a link to resources and survey.		  

 

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