UMES Extension & 4-H

05/27/2026

Visit with Atlantic Tractor/John Deere for the latest in precision ag equipment, see a Sentinel Robotic Solutions drone demo, and join University of Maryland Extension and Future Harvest to learn about the Maryland Soil Health Card and Rainfall Simulator at the annual UMES Extension Ag Showcase, August 12: https://ow.ly/Io7f50Z4JfO

05/26/2026

Unishma Ghimire, a master’s student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is the recipient of a $3,000 scholarship from the Delmarva Chicken Association for the second year in a row 👏: https://ow.ly/zwZ050Z2WGh

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all who have served.

05/22/2026

Is your ag business required to purchase workers' compensation? UMES Senior Legal Research Associate Samantha Capaldo lays out the law for The Delmarva Farmer: https://ow.ly/9PN450Z3l1m

05/22/2026

📰 NEWS RELEASE: The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced the launch of the Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program (PHI), making $1.6 million available to establish new and improve existing cold storage and delivery networks in rural communities throughout Maryland. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ugJOwk.

05/20/2026

University of Maryland Eastern Shore researcher Dr. Janak Dhakal is calling attention to seasonal outbreaks of salmonella in backyard poultry, which is on the rise. Some cases are resistant to antibiotics. Learn more at https://ow.ly/MQRm50Z2htc

05/19/2026

Small-scale farmers can learn about biosecurity strategies to reduce the risk of disease in livestock at a free workshop Saturday, June 27, at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Research, Extension and Teaching Farm. Learn more at https://ow.ly/R7ZV50Z1Q4z

05/18/2026

Registration is officially open for University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension's Ag Showcase 2026! Join agriculture producers and farm service providers on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to learn the latest in research and production techniques for your crops. Advanced registration is required for this free event: https://wwwcp.umes.edu/extension/calendar_event/ag-showcase-2026-at-umes/

05/13/2026

Last week, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences held its annual review and recognition program, during which Shamia B. Onley, Berran Rogers, and Dr. Lila Karki of UMES Extension were recognized. Congrats, all!

See the full photo gallery and all the awardees at https://wwwcp.umes.edu/sans/news/photo-galleries/

📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

Researchers are developing a vaccine for Avian Metapneumovirus, or AMPV, is a viral disease that infects the upper respiratory system of poultry. Find out what it is and how to spot it in your flock at https://wwwcp.umes.edu/extension/poultry-facts-avian-metapneumovirus-in-turkey/