Nitrogen Modeling

Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Board Room Curious about Nitrogen Modeling Tools? Corn farmers in DE, MD, and PA can participate in a university study at Delaware Ag Week. Participants will learn about in-season nitrogen modeling tools and will earn cash (up to $150). Delaware farmers will also earn […]

Soil Health and Cover Crops

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Moderator: Nick Adams, New Castle County Ag Agent, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension 6:00 p.m. – 6:40 p.m. Research update on cover crop results and other soil-based research. Healing through soil therapy! Jarrod Miller, Agronomy Specialist, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension 6:40 p.m. – […]

DDA Farm To…Programs

Wednesday, January 10, 2024 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Delaware Building   The ‘Farm To’ session will provide an overview of three new programs that connect Delaware Grown products to a range of market outlets throughout the state. This session will include an overview of the farm to school, farm to store, and farm to community […]

DDA – Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshop

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 Delaware Building 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Join the Delaware Department of Agriculture for an informational session about the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP).  The SCBGP offers grants to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops by funding projects that address the following specialty crop issues: food safety; plant pests and […]

Beef Cattle Producers Session

Monday, January 8, 2024 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Board Room  Moderator– Dr. Kwame Matthews, Ph.D, Delaware State University Small Ruminant Specialist 6:00 p.m – 6:45 p.m.  Beef Quality Assurance Certification Training – Part 1 Susan Garey, Extension Agent Animal Science and Delaware BQA State Coordinator, University of Delaware 6:45 p.m.      […]

Poultry Session – Evening

Monday, January 8, 2024 6:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.      Dinner and Visit with Exhibitors 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.        The Importance of Bird Distribution Dr. Brian Fairchild, Professor of Poultry Science, University of Georgia 6:45 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.        Improving […]