Extension Projects

Grain and Oil Crops

Dr. Jose Costa, Wheat and Barley Variety Improvement Program, (301) 405-1317
Dr. Arvydas Grybauskas, Extension Specialist-Field Crop Diseases, (301) 405-1602
Dr. William Kenworthy, Soybean Variety Improvement Program, (301) 405-1324
Dr. Robert Kratochvil, Extension Specialist-Field Crop Production (301) 405-6241

Grain and oil crops continue to have a major place in Maryland's landscape and play a major role in Maryland's agricultural economy. Approximately 500,000 acres each of corn and soybeans are produced annually. Winter wheat and barley are grown on nearly 250,000 acres yearly. Research faculty in the Department of Natural Resource Sciences and Landscape Architecture have programs that are: focused upon the development of improved varieties of soybeans, wheat, and barley; investigating novel agronomic crop management practices; and are evaluating crop protection strategies. The research and extension faculty responsible for these crops, distribute the results of their tests to farmers through a number of avenues including our cropping system web site.

Weed Science

Dr. Ronald L. Ritter, Extension weed control specialist.

The Weed Science program focuses on weed control methods in the mid-Atlantic region.

Water and Nutrient Management for the Green Industry

Dr. John Lea-Cox: Greenhouse, Nursery & Ornamentals

The nutrient management pages at NurseryWeb are designed to provide you with the latest Legislative information on the Maryland Water Quality Act of 1998, and the information you will be required to provide in nutrient management plans for your business. You will also find useful the links to information resources where you may find additional information from various state and government agencies.

Nursery and Greenhouse

Dr. John Lea-Cox: Greenhouse, Nursery & Ornamentals

NurseryWeb is an information portal for the nursery, greenhouse and landscape industries in Maryland.