The 2025 Ag Showcase returns to the UMES Extension’s Research, Extension and Teaching Farm in Princess Anne on Aug. 6.

The free agricultural showcase is presented by UMES Extension in partnership with Simplot Grower Solutions and Atlantic Tractor.

Learn about corn and soybean field trials with Simplot Grower Solutions alongside event sponsors, seed, fertilizer and fungicide providers. Visit agricultural exhibitors. Discover UMES alternative crop production and research.

The event will be held 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the UMES Research, Extension and Teaching Farm in Princess Anne.

Pre-registation is required by July 30. Lunch will be provided. The rain date is Aug. 7.

What To Expect

• Crop and equipment talks
• Corn and soybean variety field trials
• Phosphorus management products
• Precision ag equipment and tools
• Drones in precision agriculture demo
• Alternative crop production and farming systems

What You Will Learn

• Simplot Grower Solutions’ corn and soybean field trials use Innvictis Seed Solutions, Brevant Seeds and Seed Consultants. For the corn trials, 2×2 fertilizer placement using AgroLiquid and Innvictis fertilizer will be compared to grower standard and no liquid fertilizer. Xyway fungicide will be compared to no Xyway fungicide in the 2×2 fertilizer at planting. For the soybean trials, foliar nutrient application with Lucento (FMC) fungicide will be compared.
• Atlantic Tractor will provide updates on ExactShot agronomy results; demo overview of Furrow Vision, a performance upgrade for John Deere planters; and showcase their operations center.
• Sentinel Robotics Solutions will demo its drone technology.
• The 2025 Ag Showcase is also offering MDA-approved pesticide training recertification credits, sponsored by Simplot Grower Solutions.

2025 Ag Showcase Sponsors