Chester, Maryland (February 12, 2024) – The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB) will be offering a one-hour webinar showcasing 2023 check-off funded on farm trial results and a farmer panel. Please join the MGPUB and UMD on March 5th at 9:00 AM. Register online at bit.ly/OnFarmWebinar.
“In 2023, I worked closely with Nicole and Gene to test biologicals on some corn acres. Due to the weather, I am interested in testing biologicals some more before developing an opinion about the product.” said Michael Harrison, Jr, 2023 participant. “But I am honored to do this research to provide real time data for my farming neighbors.”
MGPUB utilizes check-off funds to research new and emerging technologies to provide farmers across the state with unbiased information. These trials are done at a field scale and are replicated to ensure scientifically valid results. Currently, three farms of soft red winter wheat are ongoing research to evaluate high management wheat with the current nutrient management regulations.
Research opportunities for the 2024 corn crop includes, evaluating corn yield response to a range of nitrogen application rates and determining the impact of biological fertilizer enhancement products on corn yield. Full protocols can be found online here.
Maryland farmers have been at the forefront of innovative farming practices. Continuing on farm trials in Maryland will help keep our grain farmers at the forefront. If there are other new and emerging technologies, you would like to see our board fund research on, please contact our team.
Registration is required to obtain a zoom meeting link. If interested in signing up or learning more about the results and trials, but can’t make the webinar, please contact Mr. Gene Hahn, On Farms Trials Coordinator, ghahn@umd.edu.
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