AGLINE
This Issue
Grain Marketing Update
P. 1
Nutrient Mgmt. Regulations
P. 1
Emily M. Joyce
P. 1
AgrAbility News
P. 1
Upcoming Events
P. 2
Q.A.’s Agronomy Day
P. 3
USDA Funding
P. 3
Wild & Woolly
P. 3
Taste of Maryland Ag
P. 3
Maryland FarmLINK
P. 4
Women In Ag
P. 4
Delmarva Dairy Day
P. 4
Annie’s Project
P. 5
Organic Grain Meeting
P. 5
Sheep Scholarship Award
P. 6
Tri-County Newsletter—Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties
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GRAIN MARKETING UPDATE
Friday, February 7, 2014
7:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
AGENDA
Breakfast
“Keep it Simple”
John Hall, Grain Consultant
9:00 a.m. - “Tax Considerations for Your Grain Farm”
Henry Leonard, CBIZ MHM, LLC
9:45 a.m. - Break
10:00 a.m. - “Farm Lease Agreements and Crops Insurance Update” Paul Goeringer, UMD
Research Associate, Agricultural & Resource Economics
10:30 a.m. - “2014 Market Outlook”
Kevin McNew, President, Grain Hedge
Higher Education Center, Chesapeake College, Wye Mills MD Cost: $20.00 and Includes Breakfast and Materials. Please Register by February 1st - Call 410-8221244 or email sdill@umd.edu
7:30 a.m. 8:15 a.m. -
NEW NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
As 2014 is now underway, part of the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s new Nutrient Management Regulations have been phased in for Maryland Agricultural producers. Beginning January 1, 2014 farmers are required to establish a 35 ft. setback
for fertilizer applications adjacent to surface waters and streams. The setback is reduced to 10 ft. when direct application methods are used such as directed spray or injection, which reduce the potential for nutrient losses. No crops may be grown on the
10 ft. setback area with the exception of pasture and hay. Crops may be grown on the
remaining 25 ft. setback, but may not be fertilized unless a “directed” application
method is used. See table below for clarification on setback requirements.
(Table courtesy of MDA’s office of Resource Conservation)
Emily M. Joyce
Kent Ag/FEA
I am so pleased to be a member of the UME Kent County
team and for the opportunity
to work with the Kent County Ag community. I look forward to meeting each of you
and to working with you.
Feel free to stop in the office
to say hello. If you have suggestions for classes, give me
a call at the UME Kent office! 410-778-1661 Together
we will accomplish great
things!
Mid-Atlantic
AgrAbility News
The AgrAbility Winter 2013
newsletter is available. Be
sure to contact your local
representative if you have a
need we may be able to help
with. You may also visit the
Mid-Atlantic AgrAbility website
at
http://midatlanticagrability.com/.
Livestock access to streams and certain surface waters is restricted by a minimum 10 ft. setback.
Fencing is not necessarily a requirement. The regulations allow soil conservation district
staff to evaluate each site to determine whether alternative BMPs such as watering facilities,
stream crossings, pasture management techniques or vegetative exclusion will work equally as
well as fencing in protecting water quality.
For more information or clarification on the new setback requirements please contact your
nutrient management advisor or local Natural Resource Conservation Service office.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY 2014
Feb. 4, 2014
MD Agricultural Pesticide Conference, Legends Restaurant in
the Frederick Hampton Inn.
Feb. 04, 2014
Grain Marketing, 6:30 a.m., Sudlersville Methodist Church Hall,
103 N. Church Street, Sudlersville, MD. $10 breakfast buffet.
Feb. 5 – Mar. 12 (no class Feb 19)
Annie’s Project II: Managing for Today and Tomorrow
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Chesapeake College EDC 27, Wye Mills
For more information call 410-822-1244/410-758-0166 or visit
http://www.extension.umd.edu/annies-project
Feb. 5, 2014
Commercial Pesticide Training – Ornamentals and Turf
Salisbury. For more information call 410-749-6141
Feb. 5, 2014
Optional Training For Private Applicator Examination
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dorchester/Caroline/Talbot. For more
information call 410-228-8800
Feb. 5, 2014
Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Meeting
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Bowie Elks Lodge, 3506 Defense Highway,
Rt. 450, Gambrills, MD. Register by Feb. 3 with local Ext. Office.
Feb. 20, 2014
Delmarva Dairy Day, 9:30 a.m.—2:15 p.m., Hartly Fire Hall, Hartly,
DE. Exhibitor registration is available. Contact Extension Office for
form or contact Susan Garey: truehart@udel.edu or 302-730-4000.
Feb. 22, 2014
Maryland Dairy Convention, 8:30 a.m.; - 3:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn and Conference Center at the FSK Mall, Frederick, MD.
For more information, call 301-349-0750, e-mail: secrtry@maryland
dairyindustry.org or visit marylanddairyindustry.org.
Feb. 26, 2014
2014 Bay Area Fruit Meeting, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Pesticide and
CCA credits offered. For program questions contact Mike Newell,
mnewell@umd.edu; 410-827-7388.
Feb. 28, 2014
Queen Anne’s Co. Agronomy Day, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Get your Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification and renew your Nutrient
Management Voucher Certificate. For more info call 410-758-0166.
MARCH 2014
Mar. 3, 2014
Write Your Own Nutrient Management Plan...Exam and Plan
Writing, UME Washington Co. (snow date Mar. 7)
For more information, please call 410-841-5959.
Feb. 6, 2014
Commercial Pesticide Training – Agriculture
Caroline County 4-H Park, Denton, MD. For more information call
410-479-4030.
Mar. 4, 2014 – LAST SCHEDULED MEETING FOR RECERT FOR
THE SEASON
Pesticide Private Applicator Recertification & Nutrient Management Voucher, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Talbot County Agriculture
Center, Easton, MD. For more information call 410-822-1244.
Feb. 6, 2014
Taste of MD Agriculture, 6:30 p.m., Michael’s 8th Avenue Glen
Burnie, MD. Contact: gyeiser@umd.edu, 301-405-2434; Cell 410353-3069.
Mar. 8, 2014
Mid-Atlantic Small Flock Poultry Mini-Expo, Pylesville, MD.
Register & details at: www.smallflockpoultryexpo.eventbrite.com See details:
http://extension. umd.edu/poultry/small-flock-production/mid-atlantic-small-flock-poultry-expo
Feb. 7, 2014
Grain Marketing Update
Chesapeake College, HEC 110, Wye Mills. Details enclosed.
For more information call 410-822-1244.
Mar. 11, 2014
Organic Grain, Forage & Vegetable Workshop, 8:30 a.m.,
Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD. Contact Jenny Rhodes:
Feb. 8, 2014
Mid-Atlantic Small Flock Poultry Mini-Expo, UME Montgomery
Co. Office, Derwood, MD. Register & details at:
www.smallflockpoultryexpo.eventbrite.com See details: http://extension. umd.edu/
and marketing. New this year will be breakout sessions on soil
health, crop production & marketing on grain, forage and vegetable
production by UMD Specialists, and industry experts. Meet and
share best practices with other local organic farmers and organic
business sponsor who will have booths set up in the lobby area.
Beginners/experienced farmers welcome. $30 includes continental
breakfast & lunch. **nutrient management and private applicator
credits available.
poultry/small-flock-production/mid-atlantic-small-flock-poultry-expo
Feb. 12, 2014
Private Pesticide Applicator Training for Exam
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Dorchester County Extension Office . For
more information call 410-228-8800.
Feb. 18, 2014
Eastern Shore Vegetable Meeting
8.30 a.m.-3.00 p.m. at English Hall Eastern Shore Hospital Center, 5262 Woods
Rd, Cambridge, MD Attendees will earn MD nutrient management and pesticide
re-certification credits. There is no fee to attend. Registration is required for lunch
count and materials. Please call either 410-228-8800 or 410-479-4030 to register.
Feb. 18, 2014
Grain Marketing, 6:30 a.m., Sudlersville Methodist Church Hall,
103 N. Church Street, Sudlersville, MD. $10 breakfast buffet.
Feb. 18, 2014
Write Your Own Nutrient Management Plan, Crop Operations
Using Manure and Fertilizer, UME Washington Co. (snow date
Feb. 21) For more information, please call 410-841-5959.
Feb. 19-20, 2014
Women In Ag Regional Conference, Dover Downs Hotel and
Casino, Dover, DE. Details enclosed.
410-758-0166; Register: Call Chesapeake College 410-8275850. Learn about organic grain, forage, and vegetable production
Mar. 22, 2014
Introduction To Farriery Seminar, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., University of
Maryland, College Park, MD Only 40 seats available. Register by
March 1 at https://umeintrotofarriery.eventbrite.com or call for
registration form. Contact Jennifer Reynolds, jenreyn@umd.edu, ,
301-405-1548 or visit www.equinestudies.umd.edu
Apr. 5, 2014 … Wye Angus Sale
2014 MD-DE SHEEP SHEARING SCHOOL
For Beginning Shearers
Date: April 18 and 19, 2014 (Fri. & Sat.)
Place: Ridgely Thompson Farm, 1942
Uniontown Rd., Westminster, MD 21157
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
More details in upcoming issues of Agline.
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UME Queen Anne’s County Agronomy Day
Feb. 28, 2013 , 8:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park, Centreville, MD 21917
Note times may vary…..
8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. - Registration & Visit with Sponsors, Coffee, Donuts, Snacks, Fruit
8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. - 2013 Weed & Herbicide Control Up-Date
Dr. Ron Ritter, Retired
Retired, University of Maryland, Professor & Extension Specialist
9:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m. - 2013 Disease & Fungicide Update
Dr. Arvydas Grybauskas
Retired, University of Maryland, Associate Professor, Diseases of Field Crops Specialist
Break 15 minutes
10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. - Update on Soil Fertility Research
Dr. Josh McGrath, University of Maryland, Associate Professor, Laboratory for Ag and
Environmental Studies, Dept. of Environmental Science and Technology
11:15 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.- New Yield Improvement Products: Should You Use Them? & Soybean Maturity Choice for
Planning
Dr. Bob Kratochvil – Dept. Plant Science and Landscape Architecture - UMCP
12:00 p.m.- 12:15 p.m.- Nutrient Management Regulation Update
Howard Callahan, Sr., MDA, Nutrient Management Specialist
12:15 p.m.-12:45 p.m.- Pesticide Update
Jenny Rhodes, Ext. Educator, Ag. & Natural Resources, U of MD Extension Q.A. Co.
12:45 p.m. -1:00 p.m. - Clicker Evaluation
1:00 p.m.
- Lunch Provided FREE courtesy of your local Ag Supplier sponsors
SPONSORS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THROUGHTOUT PROGRAM
USDA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for Value-Added Producer Grants
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of nearly $10.5
million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities designed to give them a competitive business edge.
"U.S. agriculture is connected to one in 12 American jobs, and value-added products from homegrown sources are one
important way that agriculture generates economic growth," Vilsack said. "Supporting producers and businesses to
create value-added products strengthens rural economies, helps fuel innovation, and strengthens marketing opportunities for producers – especially at the local and regional level."
The funding is being made available through the Value-Added Producer Grant program. Grants are available to help
agricultural producers create new products, expand marketing opportunities, support further processing of existing
products or goods, or to develop specialty and niche products. They may be used for working capital and planning activities. The maximum working capital grant is $200,000; the maximum planning grant is $75,000.
Grant applications are due by Feb. 24, 2014. More information about how to apply is available on page 70260 of the
November 25 Federal Register, or by contacting any USDA Rural Development state office. Visit: http://www.usda.gov/
The Winter 2014 issue of Wild & Woolly has been published to the web at
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/news/Winter2014.html. The newsletter
may also be downloaded as a printer-friendly PDF file from
http://www.sheepandgoat.com/news/PDF/Winter2014.pdf.
“Wild & Woolly” is a quarterly newsletter for sheep and goat producers
and anyone else interested in small ruminants. It is published by the University of Maryland's Western Maryland
Research & Education Center.
TASTE OF MARYLAND AGRICULTURE ~ A LEGISLATIVE EVENT
The “Taste of Maryland Agriculture” legislative event sponsored by the Maryland Agriculture Council, Inc. will be held
on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Michael’s 8th Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is an excellent opportunity for the agricultural community to visit with legislators and decision makers early in the legislative
session.
Gail Yeiser manages the reservations for the agricultural community on behalf of the Maryland Agriculture Council.
She can be reached at gyeiser@umd.edu 301-405-2434; cell 410-353-3069. For product donation or Taste of Maryland
Agriculture event sponsorships, please contact: Susan Summers, Maryland Agriculture Council Executive Secretary
301-865-1045 ssummers@comcast.net Please call your local Extension office for more details and for registration
form.
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Maryland FarmLINK Adds Mentor Match Program
Maryland FarmLINK was created by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission in 2010 to fill a void. At the time, there was no website to link up land owners wishing
to sell or lease their land in Maryland with farmers seeking land to farm. During website development, other farmer resources were added, including a “person-to-person” section to ask for
advice, a “farm forum” for discussions or alerts, and a resources page. The resources page
(“Everything Ag”) has been expanded to include workshops and events, farm equipment for
rent, a soils tutorial, a zoning tutorial, a land preservation guide, and a realtors’ guide for selling or leasing farmland.
In mid-2013, Maryland FarmLINK announced the new Mentor Match Program, available at
www.marylandfarmlink.com, which pairs experienced farmers (mentors) with new or transitioning farm owners/operators
(mentees) for one-on-one training, advice and interaction. The year-long mentoring experience is enhanced with support from the
Maryland FarmLINK Mentor Team, which provides technical assistance in farm production, business management, regulations,
marketing and funding resources. Applications to be a mentor or a mentee are accepted throughout the year. However, to ensure
your application is considered for the 2014 growing season, we suggest that you apply online by February 1 st.
Women across the Region coming together to grow their passion for Agriculture!
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
will mark our 13th Annual Mid-Atlantic
Women In Agriculture Regional Conference
The conference goals are to offer women who are involved with agriculture
an opportunity to come together to learn about current issues and topics so they can
make informed decisions concerning their agri-businesses and family lives.
Sessions will cover topics in marketing, finances, production and health insurance.
Location: Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Dover, DE *room rates available* Cost is $45.
Registration deadline is February 5, 2014. Cancellations after Feb. 5, 2014 will not be refunded.
2014 REGISTRATION Began October 15, 2013
For conference information and to register visit the website: www.extension.umd.edu/womeninag For
further information contact: Shannon Dill sdill@umd.edu; 410-822-1244.
WIA Student Discount!
Organization Name
50% off the registration fee
By entering “student” in the Promotion code box
WIA Student Discount!
Organization Name
50% off the registration fee
By entering “student” in the Promotion code box
DELMARVA DAIRY DAY
Feb. 20, 2014
9:30 a.m.—2:15 p.m.
Hartly Fire Hall, Hartly, DE
Contact: Susan Garey: truehart@udel.edu 1-302-730-4000
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If you are involved in an Ag Business, don’t miss this opportunity to take a good
look at your business and plan for the future through our Annie’s Project or
Managing for Today and Tomorrow business focused classes!
Join 413 other farm women from Delaware and Maryland since 2008 –
Be an Annie’s Project Graduate!
2014 REGISTRATION Began November 11, 2013
For class information and to register visit the website: www.extension.umd.edu/annies-project
Annie’s Project is designed to empower women in agriculture to manage information systems used in
critical decision-making processes and to build local networks throughout the state. The target audience is women in agriculture with a passion for business and involvement in the farm operation.
Locations:
Anne Arundel County, MD
Cecil County, MD
Eastern Shore, MD
Baltimore County, MD
Howard County, MD
Washington County, MD
Cost: $75.00 per person - Includes lunch/dinner and all materials.
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Managing for Today and Tomorrow is designed to empower women to grow their agriculture business’ legacy into the future. The class will focus on succession, business, estate and retirement planning. Through this six session program, professionals and up to date resources will be available to all
participants.
Locations:
Cecil County, MD, Elkton. MD, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 2014, 6-9 p.m.
Eastern Shore, MD, Chesapeake College, Feb 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 6-9 p.m.
Georgetown, Delaware, Carvel R&EC, Feb. 5, 12, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19,7-9 p.m.
Harford County, MD (Bel Air), Jan. 16 - Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $60.00 per person - Includes lunch/dinner and all materials
Check our website, as new classes are added often!
Contact:
Delaware’s Annie’s Project: Tracy Wootten, wootten@udel.edu; 302-856-7303
Maryland's Annie's Project: Shannon Dill, sdill@umd.edu; 410-822-1244
~ HOPE TO SEE YOU IN OUR 2014 CLASS ~
ORGANIC GRAIN, FORAGE & VEGETABLE WORKSHOP
March 11, 2014
8:30 a.m., Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD
Learn about organic grain, forage, and vegetable production and marketing. New this year will be
breakout sessions on soil health, crop production and marketing on grain, forage and vegetable
production by University of Maryland Specialists, and industry experts.
Meet and share best practices with other local organic farmers and organic business sponsor who will
have booths set up in the lobby area.
Beginners and experienced farmers welcome.
$30 includes continental breakfast and lunch
NONPROFIT ORG
US POSTAGE PD
PERMIT NO 157
CHESTERTOWN, MD
University of Maryland Extension
Kent County
709 Morgnec Rd., Ste. #202
Chestertown, MD 21620
University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against any anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation, or gender identity and
expression.
Contact your local UME Agriculture Educator:
Cecil County ~ Doris Behnke at 410-996-5280 or dbehnke@umd.edu
Kent County ~ Emily M. Joyce at 410-778-1661 or ejoyce@umd.edu
Queen Anne’s County ~ Jennifer Rhodes at 410-758-0166 or jrhodes@umd.edu
BAY AREA FRUIT SCHOOL
February 26, 2014
REGISTER BY 2/21/14
Contact: Debby Dant: ddant@umd.edu
Maryland Sheep Breeders Association
Scholarship Awards 2014
Sponsors
The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association in conjunction with the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival
are offering two scholarships in the amount of $500 each to students who have been accepted or are in the process of applying for continuing education at a college or university, a technical or vocational school. All academic majors will be considered, but priority will be to agricultural majors and to those applicants who are
members or whose families are members of the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association. Payment will be made
upon provision of school acceptance documentation and /or evidence of attendance.
Awards Presentation
The scholarships will be awarded at the Maryland State Fair during the Judging Awards Program and the
winners will be honored at the Annual Maryland Sheep Breeders dinner in October.
Selection Criteria Basis:
 Experience/involvement with the sheep industry (e.g.: 4-H, FFA, Family Business, Make It with Wool, etc.)
 Industry compatible career goals;
 Community service activities;
 Leadership and/or extra-curricular involvement;
 Official High School or College Transcripts;
 Essay (500 words/Topic listed on Application);
 Letters of recommendation (2).
Deadline for submission is JULY 1.
Call local UME office for scholarship application form.
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electronically, please contact your county office and share your email address. Thank you for helping to preserve our environment.