UMES Acquires Farm For Agricultural Research
Organic and sustainable farming are among the areas that will be studied at a 365-acre farm recently acquired by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for use as an agricultural research facility.
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Organic and sustainable farming are among the areas that will be studied at a 365-acre farm recently acquired by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for use as an agricultural research facility.
Maryland's first Northeast hops conference held in Frederick proved that the industry is rebounding.
A Maryland Senate committee has approved an agriculture certainty bill that has split support from environmental groups.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is collecting stories about agriculture innovations for a future exhibition on American business.
Students from Maryland and Virginia are spending an alternative spring break working on environmental projects and learning about the Chesapeake Bay, rather than escaping to Cancun or the Caribbean.
Hitching health and greener planet hopes to the local food movement? You may want to reconsider.
There's plenty of meat and cheese on the menu for lawmakers attending a Taste of Maryland Agriculture event in Annapolis.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History working with farmers to build a new collection showing the evolution of modern agriculture.
How to keep agriculture alive in Montgomery and Frederick counties is the subject of a conference this weekend in Rockville.
Educating young children, their parents and the public about agriculture is one of Charles Brault's top agenda items as the new Frederick County Farm Bureau president.
By August, Maryland had lost 10 dairy farms this year. The Hooper family farm on Yellow Springs Road in Frederick just joined that group.
It's going to be a record year for cover crops in Maryland's coming season.
Maryland agriculture officials are encouraging farmers to buy crop insurance.
The heat, combined with a lack of rain, is causing serious problems for some Maryland growers.
A state senator from Harford County is taking aim at proposed regulations intended to keep manure and livestock out of Maryland streams.
Maryland agriculture and environmental officials are opposing a bill to prohibit additional bay restoration regulations on farmers until other states in the watershed catch up to their pollution reductions.
Maryland agriculture officials say there were no poultry deaths in Maryland after all due to Hurricane Irene.
It's the height of an especially good strawberry season on the Lower Shore in which the right combination of rain and temperatures has led to bumper crops for local growers.
A relaxed and smiling Prince Charles resumed his public duties following his son's wedding with a trip to Washington, where he offered words of praise and encouragement Tuesday to the operators of a small urban farm that grows producefor low-income residents.
Agriculture officials have started spraying for mosquito larvae on the lower shore.
The popularity of locally grown food — which many assume means the food is fresher, made with fewer chemicals and grown by smaller, less corporate farms — has led to an explosion in the use of the word "local" in food marketing. It's the latest big thing after the surge in food marketed as "organic," another subject of continuing labeling controversy.
After 110 years in business at the same location, Knott & Geisbert Inc. Mowers & Farm Equipment is closing up shop.
Some of the world's top animal-disease researchers are converging in Baltimore to talk about biological safety.
The hot, dry summer took a toll on Maryland crops and Tuesday evening, the US Department of Agriculture has declared much of the state a drought disaster.
City and state leaders announced that millions of dollars will be going into communities to continue their work to decrease vacant properties in Baltimore.
Maryland's Board of Public Works approved the state's $48.5 million purchase of Laurel Park Race Track.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
With the heat index approaching 110 degrees through the Fourth of July, people are going to splash pads, pools, or cooling centers.
July 1 is "Bobby Bonilla Day," an annual payday for the former Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets slugger, whose $1 million deferred payments will continue on that date until 2035.
With the heat index approaching 110 degrees through the Fourth of July, people are going to splash pads, pools, or cooling centers.
City and state leaders announced that millions of dollars will be going into communities to continue their work to decrease vacant properties in Baltimore.
An Extreme Heat Watch is in effect late this week as temperatures reach or surpass 100°, with heat index near 110°
Baltimore City unanimously approved a $400,000 settlement for Devante Jett, who sued police in federal court after an officer ran him over in June 2021.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The extreme heat moving into Maryland this week could be dangerous not only for humans but their pets, too.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Jimmy's Famous Seafood in Baltimore celebrates America 250.
WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas visits Hershey Park to talk food, fun, and all that Hershey Park has to offer for their major celebrations this Summer.
Dr Rachel Marquez tells WJZ-TV how to identify heat related illness within children. She also gives guiltiness and precautions on how to keep your children safe during the hottest days of Summer.
Skift airline reporter Meghna Maharishi tells WJZ-TV about the rising travel costs and the best time to hit the road for your holiday vacation.
BARCS' Noelle Levee brought Mello Yello to the studio, a friendly, caring dog who is looking for his forever home. For more information him and other animals go to Barcs.org.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
July 1 is "Bobby Bonilla Day," an annual payday for the former Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets slugger, whose $1 million deferred payments will continue on that date until 2035.
Dean Kremer pitched six impressive innings in his return from a quad injury, and the Baltimore Orioles avoided a sweep Wednesday with a 6-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Colson Montgomery and Junior Perez homered during Chicago's seven-run third inning and the White Sox pounded the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 on Tuesday night.
Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Monday night in the opener of their series.
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
The U.S. and Iran are expected to meet for a signing ceremony on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, Pakistan's prime minister said.
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Extreme heat revs up this week in Maryland
Extreme heat continues to ramp up across Maryland
Extreme heat will stick around Maryland Wednesday through the Fourth of July weekend.
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect Thursday and Friday as temperatures reach or surpass 100°, with heat index potentially over 110°
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Extreme heat revs up this week in Maryland
Baltimore soccer fans celebrate U.S. World Cup win
State of Maryland officially acquires Laurel Park for $48 million
State of Maryland officially acquires Laurel Park for $48 million
State, city investing millions to decrease vacant properties in Baltimore