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Ag Showcase

The fifth annual UMES Ag Showcase brought together more than 200 farmers and farm service providers, offering an opportunity for producers to learn the latest in research and results for smart-farming agronomy, technology and equipment, along with a variety of crops.

The showcase was hosted by UMES Extension in partnership with Simplot Grower Solutions and Atlantic Tractor.

Simplot Grower Solutions crop advisor Adam Smith and colleagues shared results of corn and soybean field trials planted with seed varieties from three participating seed companies: Innvictis, Brevant and Seed Consultants. Comparisons were also made on liquid fertilizer and fungicide applications made at planting.

Atlantic Tractor was on hand to demonstrate the latest in precision agricultural equipment, such as their Furrow Vision upgrade for John Deere planters. A newcomer to this year’s event was an agricultural drone demonstration by Sentinel Robotics.

Faculty researchers from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore highlighted projects in emergent technologies in urban agriculture (FarmBot), grapevine cultivation, trees as sources for energy from plants among others.

UMES Extension specialists provided data-driven information on niche crops including vegetables, berries and herbs, and their potential to provide value-added sources of income. Participants were also introduced to UMES’ new apiary and beekeeper.

Ag Showcase 2025 was held as part of the yearlong celebration of the 135th anniversary of the Second Morrill Act of 1890.

We look forward to welcoming you at the sixth annual Ag Showcase in 2026.