Maryland State Fair
UD experts map soil moisture in high def
NEWARK, Del. — Soil moisture is easy to see when your favorite Little Leaguer slides into second base the day after a big summer storm. The mud splattered on that little hustler’s uniform tells the story.Trying to gauge soil moisture across large...
Recent drought impact study reveals new issues
SANTA FE, N.M. — Extreme drought’s impact on plants will become more dominant under future climate change, as noted in a paper in the journal Nature Climate Change. Analysis shows that not only will droughts become more frequent under future...
Droplets on leaves can trigger stress responses
LUND, Sweden — In contrast to humans, plants cannot feel pain. However, so-called mechanical stimulation — rain, wind and physical impact from humans and animals — contributes to the activation of a plant’s defense system at a biochemical level. This...
Emerging technologies can improve water efficiency
(Editor’s note: Laura Temple is a contributing editor for the U.S. Soybean Export Council.)CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — Crops are thirsty. They use water to take in nutrients and facilitate processes to grow, flower and yield. And they are finicky. Each crop...
UD researcher finds drought fighter in soil
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Some discoveries happen by accident. Consider how Sept. 28, 1928, unfolded: Alexander Fleming, back in the lab after a vacation with the family, was sorting through dirty Petri dishes that hadn’t been cleaned before he went...
Irrigation Association welcomes new clean water rule
FAIRFAX, Va. — The Irrigation Association welcomes the new definition of “waters of the United States,” which was released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, on Dec. 11. Once the new...
Getting the most out of your scheduling investment (Choice Voice)
(Editor’s note: James Adkins is an irrigation engineer with the University of Delaware’s Carvel REC.) If you were to ask me 6 years ago, “What is the best way to schedule irrigation?,” I would have confidently answered “soil moisture...
Visit the Dairy Princess display at U-Learn Farm
Did you know that milk is Maryland’s official state beverage? As the 2018-19 Maryland Dairy Princess, I am excited to promote milk, cheese and yogurt at a variety of events throughout the year. I will educate consumers about where their...
‘This title has changed my life’
On Aug. 24, 2017, I was given the title of Miss Maryland Agriculture 2017. This title has changed my life in so many amazing ways. It had been 49 years since Cecil County had a representative win the state title. Bringing this recognition...
Welcome to the 137th Maryland State Fair
Driving through the beautiful Maryland farmland and by the Chesapeake Bay, I can’t help but be thankful for those who work so hard to provide the food for our tables, the clothing for our backs, the horses for our recreation, and so much...
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