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Maryland Extension
Agriculture is a business full of pests. Be
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it weeds, insects, or diseases, we spend a
significant amount of time controlling for a
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variety of critters that bite into the bottom
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line.
Forest Hill, MD 21050
One little pest that many folks don’t
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know much about is the itch mite. There are
M—F 8:00 a.m—4:30 p.m. several species in the genus Pyemotes –
commonly known as the straw mite, hay
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mite, or itch mite – that can be a problem in
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hay and straw. The mites breed in wheat and
oat straw, grass hays, and even stored
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grains. (They haven’t been reported in
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legume hays.) In some ways the mites are
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beneficial because they feed on insects that
attack these feedstuffs. However, the mites
also attack anyone who handles infested
materials and can cause dermatitis.
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Itch mites readily move out of feed and
onto the body, biting the individual
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especially on areas of the body that are
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covered by clothing. At the time of the
bite you may feel a prickling sensation,
but the affected area usually becomes
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itchy and painful several hours later.
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Some individuals are more sensitive to
mite bites than others. Some people are
relatively unaffected whereas others will
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develop small, red, itchy welts where
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they have been bitten. Those who are
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most sensitive may experience flu-like
symptoms and fever. If you think you’ve
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been bitten by mites, it’s a good idea to
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visit your doctor. Scratching or rubbing
that bursts the blisters can cause
infection in the skin.
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The Extension Office will be closed on
November 11 in observation of
Veteran’s Day and November 26 and 27
in observance of Thanksgiving.
Mites are most commonly detected by
people handling hay or straw in the summer
or fall. Hay and straw producers, as well as
livestock producers, are often affected.
Landscapers who use straw, such as when
planting grass seed, and homeowners using
straw for fall decorations can also be affected.
People may also be affected after sitting on
straw bales, such as on a hay ride. Animals
fed infested feedstuffs may also be affected.
Control of mites in hay and straw can be
difficult. The best way to eradicate the mite is
to remove its food source: taking out all the
infested materials, sweeping the storage area
clean, and then treating the area with a
pesticide. Unfortunately, there aren’t many
options for treating infested bales since the
mites are inside, not just on the surface.
Infested bales can be fumigated, but it is a
complicated process and must be done by
someone with the proper licensure.
Once the temperature falls below 65
degrees Fahrenheit, the mites slow down and
are less likely to affect human handlers. Mites
are less of a problem during and after the
winter when extended cold temperatures
have killed off most of the insects.
While hay and straw mites aren’t a
common problem in Maryland, we do fall
within their distribution range. Knowing the
signs and symptoms of a mite infestation may
help you identify the problem early and take
steps to prevent the mites from spreading.
Sincerely,
Poultry 201 Workshop: Fall Flock Care
Poultry enthusiasts and small flock owners won’t
November 5, 2015
want to miss this workshop on fall flock care, to
6:30 p.m.—8:30 p.m.
include discussions on how to prepare your birds
for winter and the current status of avian flu in Baltimore County Ag Center
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the United States and in Maryland. Speakers for
the evening will include Dr. Nathaniel Tablante,
University of Maryland Poultry Health Specialist; Dr. Michael Radebaugh, the
state veterinarian with Maryland Department of Agriculture; and Ms. Jennifer
Reynolds, University of Maryland Poultry Extension Coordinator. The experts
will be available at the end of the program for questions. Registration is $10
per person. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required by
October 28 and is limited to the first 30 registrants. To register or for more
information about the program, contact Sara BhaduriHauck at the Harford
County Extension Office at 410-638-3255 or sbh@umd.edu.
Youth Swine Field Day
Come out to the first annual swine field day, brought
to you by Wishful Thinking Farm. This is a great
opportunity to learn more about your swine project
8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
for the upcoming show season. This will be a fun-filled
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day with lots of educational topics and prizes! Topics
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will include feeding your show hog, picking a show
pig, a show clinic, and judging contests and skillathon. The registration fee of $15
includes lunch and a T-shirt. Bring a canned food item and get a free prize! For
more information or to register, contact Kelly Vaughan at 410-459-9780.
November 8, 2015
Lambing and Kidding School
Registration is now open for the 2015 Lambing
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and Kidding School! This year’s event will be held
9:30 a.m.—3:45 p.m.
right here in Harford County. The day-long
program will feature separate educational tracks North Harford High School
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for adults and youth (ages 8-18). The youth
program will be mostly hands-on. The keynote
speaker for the adult program will be Dr. Richard Ehrhardt, the small ruminant
specialist at Michigan State University. In addition to working with both largeand small-scale producers, Dr. Ehrhardt is involved in the training of veterinary
students. The registration deadline for the school is November 20. The
registration fee of $40 per adult and $30 per youth will include morning
refreshments, lunch, door prizes, and resource materials on a flash drive. There
is an additional $10 charge to receive printed resources in a binder. Youth will
be charged an additional $20 if they want to make a feeder and halter in the
first session. You can register online at 2015lambkidschool.eventbrite.com and
pay by credit card (processing fees apply) or mail in a paper registration and
check. For more information or to print a paper registration form, visit
www.sheepandgoat.com and follow the link at the bottom of the page.
Toxic Plant Profile: Yew
By Sara BhaduriHauck, University of Maryland Extension—Harford County
Unlike most of the toxic plants we have
featured recently, yew is not commonly found in
pastures or hay but is rather an ornamental plant.
For this reason, yew poisoning is uncommon – but
it’s not unheard of. Yew is highly toxic to livestock
and even to humans.
There are several species of trees known as
yew, all falling into the genus Taxus. Colloquially,
“yew” generally refers to common yew or Taxus
baccata, a small evergreen tree that grows red
berry-like structures. (The “berries” are technically
not fruits but rather a fleshy covering over the
seed called an aril.) Yew trees have great longevity
and can grow for up to 600 years. All parts of the
plant are toxic except for the berries. The seeds
within the berries are toxic.
Yew contains several different toxic alkaloids
which are collectively referred to as taxine. Taxine
inhibits the sodium-potassium pumps within
cardiac muscle cell membranes, causing abnormal
heartbeat and ultimately cardiac failure.
The toxic dose of yew is between 0.10 and
1% of body weight for cattle and 0.05% and 0.2%
of body weight for horses. For a 1,000 pound
horse, that means just half a pound of yew
needles can be fatal. Yew is toxic when fresh and
when dried. It becomes more toxic later in the
year because toxins build up during the course of
the growing season.
Animals that ingest yew usually die within 2
or 3 hours and are often found dead near the yew
bushes or clippings they were feeding on. If clinical
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signs are observed, they may include trembling,
difficulty breathing, diarrhea, or convulsions.
There is no specific treatment for yew poisoning,
although some supportive therapies may be
successful depending on the amount of yew
consumed.
Yew is commonly used in landscaping
because it’s easy to trim and shape. Livestock
owners should know how to identify yew and, if
yew is growing on the farm, take extra
precautions to ensure livestock never have access
to it. Yew should never be planted near
fencerows, barns, or riding rings. If you have yew
growing in these areas, remove it. Horse owners
should be particularly cautious to avoid yew
when holding or tying horses at shows or when
visiting other farms.
Another common use of yew is in Christmas
wreaths and decorations made from evergreen
clippings. Decorations containing yew should not
be hung in barns or on fences where animals
might access them. If you do use decorations
containing yew, be sure to dispose of them well
away from animal enclosures.
Accidental exposure to yew can also occur
when a well-meaning but uneducated neighbor
dumps yew into a pasture. If you share a
fenceline with your neighbor, communicate with
them about the dangers of yew and other toxic
plants that may be present in their yard clippings.
It’s advisable to refrain from dumping, or allowing
a neighbor to dump, any waste plant material into
animal enclosures.
Advances in Equine Research Webinar Series
Wednesdays in November
The University of Maryland’s
Equine Studies Program is proud to
7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
announce its latest initiative to
bring equine science directly to the horse owner in an affordable way
by hosting a national webinar series titled “Advances in Equine
Research” sponsored by The Maryland Horse Industry Board. The
weekly webinar series will feature prominent equine scientists who will
share the latest research findings in parasite control, color genetics,
and feeding forages to horses. Each webinar will be held on a
Wednesday night in November from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the low
cost of $12. Participants will have an opportunity to ask their own
questions of these premier specialists. Plan to join us for these great
evenings of equine education! For more information, contact Jennifer
Reynolds at 301-405-1547 or jenreyn@umd.edu.
November 4—”Understanding drug resistance and how to deal with it:
These ain’t your father’s parasites!” Dr. Ray Kaplan, University of
Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
November 11— “’Spotting’ the Genes for Color in the Horse”
Dr. Samantha Brooks, University of Florida
November 18— “Strategies to Optimize Equine Hay Use”
Dr. Krishona Martison, University of Minnesota
Child Labor Laws in Agriculture: What You Need to Know
By Ashley Newhall, Extension Legal Specialist, University of Maryland
Reprinted from the Maryland Risk Management Blog
Like many from agriculture families, I grew agricultural employment are statutory. Under
up working summers or even weekends on my Federal law:
family’s dairy. Working as a 12 year old may  A child working in agriculture on a farm owned
seem foreign to many but in the agriculture
or operated by his or her parent is exempted
industry, it is a very common practice. Have you
from Federal agricultural child labor provisions.
ever been in a situation where you had to ask, “Is  Young farmworkers who are not the children of
this legal?” or “Are there laws I should know
the farmer employing them are subject to
about in order to have the neighbor kids work
Federal child labor provisions that differ by age:
here over the summer?” If you have, you are not  Youths are no longer subject to the Federal
the first and if you haven’t, you’re also in for a
agricultural child labor provisions when they
treat! Today I will go over basic laws and
reach 16 years of age.
regulations of child labor in the agriculture  Children aged 14 or 15 may perform any nonindustry so you can make sure that you’re
hazardous (see Exhibit 2.4 on the next page for a
protecting yourself and farm operation.
list of “hazardous” occupations) farm job
First, laws governing child employment in
outside of school hours, and with proper
agriculture are different from the laws governing
training and certification, they also may perform
child employment in other industries. Unlike the
certain hazardous duties.
rules governing non-agricultural employment,  Children aged 12 or 13 may be employed
most child labor provisions applicable to
outside of school hours in non-hazardous jobs,
Exhibit 2.4. The Hazardous Occupations Orders in Agriculture
Federal Ban on Work Activities of Minors Under Age 16 in
Agricultural Work
The Fair Labor Standards Act establishes a 16-year minimum age
for those occupations in agriculture that the Secretary of Labor
finds and declares to be particularly hazardous. The Hazardous
Occupations Orders in Agriculture (HO/A) are contained in §570.71
of Subpart E-1 of Regulations, 29 CFR Part 570, and ban the
following work activities in agricultural employment:1
 Operating a tractor of over 20 horsepower, or connecting or
disconnecting an implement of any of its parts to or from such
a tractor;
 Operation or assisting to operate any of the following
machines: 1 corn picker, cotton picker, grain combine, hay
mower, forage harvester, potato digger, mobile pea viner, feed
grinder, crop dryer, forage blower, auger conveyor, the
unloading mechanism of a gravity-type self-unloading wagon
or trailer, trencher, forklift, potato combine, power post-hole
differ, power post driver, nonwalking type rotary tiller, and
power-driven circular, band, or chain saws;
 Working on a farm in a yard, pen, or stall occupied by a bull,
boar, or stud horse maintained for breeding purposes; or a sow
with suckling pigs; or a cow with a newborn calf;
 Felling, buckling, skidding, loading, or unloading timber with a
butt diameter of more than 6 inches;
 Working from a ladder or scaffold at a height of over 20 feet;
 Driving a bus, truck, or automobile when transporting
passengers, or riding on a tractor as a passenger or helper;
 Working inside a fruit, forage, or grain storage area designed to
retain an oxygen-deficient or toxic atmosphere; in an upright
silo within 2 weeks after silage has been added or when a top
unloading device is in operating position; in a manure pit; or in
a horizontal silo while operating a tractor for packing purposes;
 Handling (including performing certain related duties) or
applying pesticides and other agricultural chemicals classified
as Category I or II of toxicity by the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act;
 Handling or using a blasting agent, including dynamite, black
powder, sensitized ammonia nitrate, blasting caps, and primer
cord; or
 Transporting, transferring, or applying anhydrous ammonia.
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§570.52 permits certain vocational agricultural student-learners
and those who have successfully complete approved training
courses to perform certain tasks otherwise prohibited by the
Agricultural Hazardous Occupations Orders when they are 14 years
of age.
(Exhibit from http://www.bls.gov/opub/rylf/pdf/chapter2.pdf)
but only on the farm on which their
parent works or with the written
consent of a parent.
 Children under 12 may be employed
outside of school hours in nonhazardous jobs on farms not subject to
the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
minimum wage if their parent is also
employed on that farm or has given
consent.
 Children aged 10 or 11 may be
employed to hand-harvest shortseason crops outside of school hours
under special waivers granted by the
U.S. Department of Labor.
As directed by the FLSA, the Secretary
of Labor has found and declared certain
agricultural tasks to be particularly
hazardous for employees below the age of
16.
The
Agriculture
Hazardous
Occupations Orders (HO/As) are contained
in section 570.71 of Regulations, 29 CFR
Part 570. As noted, farmworkers as young
as 14 years of age may perform some
tasks otherwise prohibited by the
Agricultural
Hazardous
Occupations
Orders after completing or participating in
certain vocational training programs.
The FLSA prohibits hired farmworkers
under 16 years of age from working during
school hours, but does not give the
Secretary of Labor authority to prohibit
their employment during other times of
the day or limit the number of daily or
weekly hours they may be employed.
(See http://www.bls.gov/opub/rylf/pdf/
chapter2.pdf for more information and
details concerning agriculture child labor
laws).
Preventing Combine Fires
By J. Richard Nottingham, University of Maryland Extension
Dry field conditions that are ideal for a successful fall harvest also bring the danger of combine fires.
Dry crop residue provides the tinder, and a small spark or heat source is all that is necessary for a
combine fire to start. Combine fires can lead not only to lost time but substantial property damage
and even injury or loss of life.
Keep Your Equipment Clean. What can you do to lessen your risk of a combine fire? First and
foremost, prevention is essential. Remember the old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure.” Cleanliness and maintenance are
essential for combine fire prevention. Use a
pressure washer or a compressed air blowgun to
thoroughly clean and remove dust, dirt, grease,
and crop residues from your equipment. Many
farmers also find a hand-held gas-powered leaf
blower useful for cleaning equipment in the field.
Not only will you have eliminated the “tinder”
from which a fire can start, but you will have
equipment that will run cooler and more
efficiently. Regardless of how busy you may be,
take the time to keep your equipment clean.
Pay
Special
Attention
to
Routine
Maintenance. Check lubricant levels often, and
grease fittings regularly. Fix leaking oil, fuel, or
hydraulic lines promptly. Check belts for proper
tension and wear to reduce friction. Carefully
check bearings for excessive heat—overheated
bearings are a major cause of combine fires. Pay
particular attention to the exhaust system,
checking for leaks, damage, or an accumulation of
crop residue. High heat or a spark from the
exhaust can easily ignite dry crop residue. Take a
close look at the wiring system, checking for
exposed wiring or insulation deterioration.
Remember, a blown fuse indicates an electrical
problem—never replace a blown fuse with a new
fuse of higher amperage.
Special Precautions for Refueling. When
refueling becomes necessary, always
shut off the engine and let the
equipment cool for 15 minutes before
you refuel. Extinguish all sources of
flame and smoking materials before
refueling. If fuel spills on the engine,
wipe off any excess and allow the
fumes to dissipate. Never store
flammable liquids in glass or nonapproved containers. The few minutes
that you spend safely refueling are
insignificant compared to the property
damage or injury that can be caused
by a fire.
What If, Despite Our Best Efforts at
Prevention, a Fire Does Occur? Being prepared
can prevent substantial loss. Experts recommend
that at least one fully charged 10-lb. ABC fire
extinguisher be carried on all equipment. Better
yet, carry two: one in the cab and one where it
can be reached from the ground. The cost of fire
extinguishers is insignificant when compared with
the cost of your equipment. Remember that any
partial discharge from an extinguisher requires it
to be recharged. Visually check your extinguishers
monthly, looking for cracks in the hose and
inspecting the gauge to see if the extinguisher is
fully charged. Have a professional fire
extinguisher company inspect your fire
extinguishers annually. Carry your cell phone or 2
- way radio with you at all times so you can
summon help. If a fire does occur, CALL 911
FIRST, and then attempt to extinguish the fire by
pulling the pin on the fire extinguisher and
squeezing the handles together. Aim the nozzle at
the base of the fire and sweep from side to side.
Remember P.A.S.S., which stands for Pull, Aim,
Squeeze, Sweep.
By exercising proper fire prevention and
preparedness and keeping your equipment well
maintained and clean, you can help ensure a safe
harvest season.
Choosing PPE for Pesticide Applications
By Sara BhaduriHauck, University of Maryland Extension—Harford County
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required by law and by common sense when
making any pesticide application. How do you choose the proper PPE for a job? The
pesticide label will tell you the minimum PPE required, but it’s a good idea to have
your own understanding of what kinds of PPE are best in different scenarios.
What should you wear? Because a pesticide
label is a legal document, you are required to use
all PPE stated on the label when making an
application. However, you can always wear more
protective gear than is required. Think about the
specific risks you will be facing when applying the
product. If you will be spraying overhead, you may
want to wear a hat. If pesticides could drip onto
your feet, you may want to wear a chemicallyresistant boot. If you’ll be walking through sticker
bushes, you may want to wear sturdy garments
that can’t be ripped.
What materials are best for PPE? The basic
PPE required for a pesticide application, regardless
of the product being used, are long pants, long
sleeves shirt, and shoes plus socks. Heavyweight,
tightly-woven natural fabrics like cotton generally
provide better protection than synthetic fabrics.
Because a pesticide will absorb into any
absorbent material it contacts, only wear
absorbent materials that can be laundered.
Leather boots and other types of footwear like
tennis shoes are absorbent but can’t be laundered;
once a pesticide seeps into these materials it will
stay there. Absorbent PPE that can’t be laundered
should be covered with something that can be
cleaned (for example, for footwear, a chemicalresistant shoe cover).
Be wary that the PPE you choose doesn’t trap
pesticides against your skin. For example, most
baseball caps contain an absorbent band inside
that sits against the forehead. If pesticides absorb
into the hat, that band will hold the pesticide
directly against the wearer’s skin.
What if I need chemical-resistant PPE?
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Depending on the Glove Size Circumference of
type of pesticide
palm (in inches)
being
used,
an Extra small
6-7
applicator may be
required
to
use Small
7-8
chemical-resistant
8-9
PPE. There are many Medium
different types of
Large
9-10
chemical-resistant
materials such as
Extra large
10-11
barrier
laminate,
nitrile, viton, and 2XL
11-12
neoprene
rubber,
12-13
among others. No Jumbo
one material will
protect against all types of pesticides. The label
will specify what materials will provide protection.
The EPA chemical-resistance category selection
chart is a helpful resource for determining what
types of chemical-resistant material can be safely
used with different pesticide formulations.
What should I know about choosing gloves?
It’s advisable to wear gloves during every pesticide
application, even if the label doesn’t require it. The
majority of exposure to pesticides is to the skin,
especially on the hands. Gloves should be unlined
and extend to the forearm. Disposable gloves are
usually less expensive and pose less risk of
exposure during cleaning. Reusable gloves, on the
other hand, are usually thicker and provide better
protection during an application. If you use
reusable gloves, be aware that each pair of gloves
can only be used for a certain number of hours
before they need to be replaced. It’s also
important to select the correct size glove for your
hand. Measure your hand around
the palm to determine your glove
size.
What if the label requires a
respirator? Respirators are usually
required for pesticides with a
danger or warning signal word. The
label will tell you what specific type
of respirator is required, but the
acronyms can be confusing if you
aren’t familiar with them.
When applying pesticides, use
respirators that are rated “TC,”
meaning they have been tested and
certified by the Mine Safety and
Health Administration and the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (MSHA/NIOSH). The NIOSH prefix number
(the number after the “TC-”) will tell you which
type of respirator is required.
There are two general types of respirators. An
air-purifying respirator (APR) filters the air you
breathe, and the wearer’s lungs power the air
supply. For this reason, a good seal around the
nose and mouth is crucial. Some APRs – called
powered air-purifying respirators – have a
motorized blower. This is the only type of APR
that provides adequate protection to people with
facial hair. Air-suppling respirators supply air to
the wearer through a pressurized tank or air hose.
This type of respirator is used in situations where
toxic gases or low oxygen levels are present.
Manure: Dollars and Cents
By Patricia Hoopes, Harford County Nutrient Management Advisor
Have you ever wondered how much a
manure application is worth for your operation?
Manure and other organic products have an
economic value because they provide nutrients
for crops and save money on fertilizer expense.
However, assigning an exact dollar value can be
a bit complicated. The University of Maryland
has an Organic Nutrient Value Calculator (ONVC)
available to assist with this calculation.
The following information is needed to use the
ONVC:
1) Nutrient Recommendations for the planned
crop. This should be in your Nutrient
Management Plan.
2) The current analysis for the organic nutrient
material you plan on using.
3) The current prices of the commercial
fertilizers you would use if you did not use the
organic material.
Once you have this information you can
access
the
ONVC
online:
go
to
extension.umd.edu/anmp, click on the tab
labeled “resources,” and then choose the link
called “Organic Nutrient Value Calculator
(ONVC).”
Download the Excel spreadsheet to your
computer. Open it and you will see blue and
yellow cells. The blue cells have a drop-down
arrow where you will select from options. You
may type information into the yellow cells.
The ONVC will display the dollar value of
each of the nutrients supplied by the organic
nutrient source. Please note, value is only
assigned according to the needs of the crop (the
recommendations
from
the
Nutrient
Management Plan). Excessive nutrients are given
a value of “0”.
Other factors to consider are the cost of
application and incorporation. Compare the cost
of incorporation to the Value of NH4-NL $/acre
(last cell in the “Value of Organic Source” table
of the ONVC).
Additional information from the ONVC:
 It will give the value of N supplied in the year
of application, and the value of the N
supplied in two subsequent years through
the process of mineralization.
 The ONVC calculates the value of the
ammonium nitrogen (NH4-N) provided by the
organic nutrient source. This is directly
related to incorporation practices and the
sooner the product is incorporated the more
NH4-N is captured.
Additional benefits to the soil from applying
an organic product such as addition of organic
matter and improving soil tilth are not given any
value by the ONVC. These benefits are difficult to
quantify and therefore not incorporated into the
ONVC.
I hope you
will
enjoy
playing with
the
ONVC
calculator!
Farm Diversification with Specialty Fruits and Vegetables
Farm diversity opens opportunity and increased potential
December 8, 2015
profitability! Like diversifying in the stock market,
9:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m.
engaging in more than one enterprise and adding value
to what you already grow will spread profit risk, not to Wye Research and Educ. Ctr.
Queenstown, MD
mention the “growing” interest in locally produced foods.
Extension educators and local growers will come together
to present their ideas during this one-day program to help you increase your
knowledge of specialty crops, processing, marketing, and the University services
available to help you. Lunch will be served and will feature some specialty crop
foods. There will be a $20 per person fee to cover expenses. Please register by
November 24 by calling Debby Dant at 410-827-8056x115. For more details about
the program, contact Andrew Ristvey at 410-827-8056x113 or aristvey@umd.edu.
Maryland Agricultural Commission Seeks Agri-Tourism Nominations
The Maryland Agricultural Commission – an advisory body to the Secretary of Agriculture which
represents all major commodities in Maryland – is seeking nominations for a member to represent agritourism. To be considered, applicants must be Maryland residents and have experience in the field they
seek to represent. Appointments are made by Governor Larry Hogan, and each member is eligible to
serve two, 3-year appointed terms. As a group, commission members address legislative and policy
issues that affect Maryland agribusiness. The commission meets the second Wednesday of each month
from 8:30 until noon throughout the year. To be considered, contact Jessica Armacost
at Jessica.Armacost@maryland.gov or 443-883-0217 for more information and an application form. All
nominations must be received by November 18.
Wildlife Management Workshop
Join the Maryland Farm Bureau for a workshop
November 2, 2015
on wildlife management for farmers. The
9:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
workshop will include discussion on control of
Baltimore County Ag Center
crop damage caused by livestock and a briefing
Cockeysville, MD
on the current deer population in the state and
region, and update on the latest wildlife management rules and regulations
that affect the farming community. Have a question about crop damage
permits, sharp shooter programs, and other hunting issues?
Representatives from Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources will be
on hand to answer these and more. Updated wildlife management manuals
will be available. Donuts and coffee will be served. For more information,
contact Matt Teffeau at mteffeau@mdfarmbureau.com or 410-924-4525.
Jeff Myers
Area Extension Director
Harford, Baltimore,
and Carroll Counties
Sara Meagher BhaduriHauck
Faculty Extension Assistant
Agriculture and
Natural Resources
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