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10/30/24 - "Halloween Snacktivities," from the UME Eat Smart blog

10/29/24 - "Preventing Combine Fires," UME Fact Sheet

10/28/24 - "Maryland Horse Forum Report Released," from The Racing Biz

10/24/24 - 2024 Agriculture and Technology Conference information and registration

10/23/24 - "How do I choose a Primary Care Provider? Ask the right Questions." Extension fact sheet FS-1022

10/22/24 - "Effective Strategies to Prevent Corn Ear and Stalk Rots During Harvest," from Lancaster Farming

10/21/24 - Annual Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference information and registration

10/17/24 - "Best Credit-Builder Loans: Expert Opinions," from WalletHub

10/16/24 - Mid-Shore STEM Festival Save-the-Date

10/15/24 - "Inaugural Agriculture Olympics Challenges Youth to Be Like a Farmer," from the Extension News page

10/14/24 - Registration for Smart Choice/Smart Use Health Insurance workshop for diabetes

10/10/24 - "Cooking with Lynn: using veggies as a thickener," from 47 ABC WMDT news

10/8/24 - "It's Pear Season -- Here's How to Store the Fruit So It's Perfectly Ripe," from Food & Wine

10/7/24 - "Mother Nature is fighting back against the invasive spotted lanternfly: UMD bug expert," from WBFF Fox 45 News

10/4/24 - "As the leaves change, here's where to find the best fall foliage in Maryland," from the Baltimore Banner

10/3/24 - "How to improve lousy garden soil without hauling leaves and compost," from PennLive.com

10/2/24 - "Cultivating Community Connections," from the UME newsroom

10/1/24 - "Court denies application of Right-to-Farm law," from the Delmarva Farmer

9/30/24 - "No Cost Mycotoxin Testing Offered to Maryland Farmers," from the Maryland Department of Agriculture

9/27/24 - Pumpkin Twilight Tour registration

9/26/24 - UME's Poultry pages for more information on biosecurity practices for backyard and commercial flocks

9/25/24 - "Garden Q&A: What is a good substitute for spruce?" from the Baltimore Sun

9/20/24 - "Md. State Fair Dreams Came True with 589,380 Fairgoers," from Morning Ag Clips

9/19/24 - Farm Stress Management Program from University of Maryland Extension

9/17/24 - 2024 Ranching for Profit Workshop information

9/16/24 - "Deadline for Applications for Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame Approaching," from the Maryland Dept. of Agriculture

9/13/24 - "MDA to Hold Virtual Public Hearing Regarding DAF regulations," from Morning Ag Clips

9/12/24 - Walktober events in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation

9/11/24 - "Harvest/postharvest practices for improving apple fruit marketability," from Morning Ag Clips

9/6/24 - NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Meadow Demonstration Project

9/5/24 - "How to make a rain barrel system for your yard and garden," from the HGIC Maryland Grows Blog

9/4/24 - Charles County Fair information

9/3/24 - The Woods in Your Backyard online course information; Register for the Woods in Your Backyard class at https://go.umd.edu/WIYB_Fall2024

8/31/24 - "TAPS gets introduced to Maryland," from the Delmarva Farmer

8/30/24 - "Building International Momentum," the Summer 2024 issue of the AGNR alumni magazine, Momentum

8/28/24 - "University of Maryland Extension gets $500K grant for cover crop research," from the Frederick News-Post

8/28/24 - "UMD Extension Advances its National Leadership in Cover-Cropping Solutions," from the UME Newsroom

8/26/24 - "Graduate Students Explore New Fields on the Science for Success Annual Tour," from Morning Ag Clips

8/23/24 - "Personal Injury Protection: How PIP insurance works and how much PIP insurance you need in each state," from WalletHub

8/22/24 - Maryland State Fair information and programs

8/19/24 - "Garden Q&A: Where can I find vegetable garden inspiration?" from the Baltimore Sun

8/16/24 - Navigating the Spotted Lanternfly Buzz: Separating Science from Sensation Lunch and Learn registration

8/15/24 - "Gardeners, here's what should be on our check-off list for August," from the Herald-Mail Media

8/14/24 - "Recovering Northern Bobwhite Quail: A Guide to Habitat Management," UME publication FS-2023-0683

8/13/24 - "Register now for 'The Woods in Your Backyard' online course," from Morning Ag Clips

8/12/24 - "Five best practices for gardening in a drought," from the Frederick News-Post

8/10/24 - "Cooking with Lynn - how to make a red lentil flatbread with Mediterranean inspiration," from WMDT 47 ABC

8/9/24 - "Town Hall Meeting: The Good, The Bad, The Tradeoffs for Large Scale Solar," from Morning Age Clips

8/8/24 - "What caused the listeria outbreak? A Baltimore grocery store held the answer," from the Baltimore Banner

8/2/24 - Extension Workforce Development summer intern blogs

8/1/24 - CMREC 2024 Field Crops Research Twilight Barbecue and Ice Cream Social

7/31/24 - "Trying to beat the heat in our vegetable production systems," by Gerald Brust

7/29/24 - "Environment Matters: Storm Water Management," from WUSA9

7/25/24 - "Cheapest Car Insurance in Maryland," featuring Troy Anderson; from WalletHub

7/24/24 - "Garden Q & A: What kind of bugs are these?" from the Baltimore Sun

7/23/24 - Howard County Master Gardener/Horticulture Agent Associate position description and application

7/22/24 - Celebrating Cow Week with Maryland Farm and Harvest

7/22/24 - "Cheapest Car Insurance in Maryland," featuring Dorothy Nuckols; from WalletHub

7/17/24 - "Document Discovery through nature journal," from the Frederick News-Post

7/15/24 - Garden Thyme Podcast

7/11/24 - "Homeowner shares frustration with invasive plant that grows back year after year," from The Cool Down

7/10/24 - Health Insurance Literacy Mental Health Care workshop registration

7/2/24 - "Get on the Food Safety TRAIN," from the UME newsroom

7/1/24 - "Investments to Benefit Soybean Growers," from Morning Ag Clips

6/28/24 - "Cooking with Lynn: How to Make a Quick and Easy Snack Mix," from WMDT 47 ABC

6/27/24 - "Professor gets hands dirty with farming research," from the Kent County News

6/26/24 - "Maryland Farmers Discuss Changing Climate Challenges," from Lancaster Farming

6/25/24 - "How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?" from WalletHub

6/21/24 - Summer Vegetable Twilight Tour at the Wye REC on Aug. 20

6/20/24 - "Changing our perception of the 'messy' yard," from the Star Democrat

6/18/24 - "Q&A with Andrew Ristvey," from Nursery Management Magazine

6/17/24 - "Wineberries are a tasty treat -- and a lesson in invasive species," from the Maryland DNR newsroom

6/14/24 - "Andrea Franchini selected as regional network Coordinator with the AgriProspects Workforce Development Network," from the UME newsroom

6/13/24 - "Cooking with Lynn: quick tips and long-term storage of corn," from WMDT ABC 47

6/12/24 - Extension Summer Intern blogs

6/10/24 - "Cooking with Lynn: Greek Yogurt and Onion Dip," from WMDT news

6/7/24 - "Best ground cover plants for shade - 5 plants that thrive in darker spots," from Home & Gardens Magazine

6/6/24 - "Soil health education event very informative," from the Herald-Mail Media

6/5/24 - Financial Literacy programs through University of Maryland Extension

6/4/24 - "Diagnosing the PFAS Problem," from Chesapeake Quarterly

6/3/24 - "The invasive spotted lanternfly, and its gross honeydew, is here to stay," from the Baltimore Banner

5/31/24 - "Equine Grazing School in Maryland," from Morning Ag Clips

5/30/24 - "Sustainability Fund Awards Record $600K to Green Initiatives," from Maryland Today

5/29/24 - "Cathy Liu Named a 2024 Class of IFT Fellow by the Institute of Food Technologists," from the UME newsroom

5/24/24 - "Yes, cayenne pepper can help keep wildlife out of your garden," from VerifyThis.com

5/23/24 - "University of Maryland Launches New Curriculum to Reduce Pain Points Navigating Online Government Resources," from the UME newsroom

5/20/24 - "How to Grow Sweet Potatoes in a Container," from Homes & Gardens Magazine

5/17/24 - "Leadership and Conflict on the Farm"

5/16/24 - SALT Conference information and registration

5/15/24 - Small Grain Field Days Registration

5/14/24 - Land & Wildlife Speaker Series Registration

5/14/24 - "Albright's Gun Shop Donates to Talbot 4-H," from the Star Democrat

5/13/24 - Maryland Farmers Market Directory, published by the Maryland Department of Agriculture

5/7/24 - "Garden Q&A: Why is my apple tree not fruiting?" from the Capital Gazette

5/2/24 - "Road Safety During Planting Season," from the Frederick News-Post

5/1/24 - "UMD, State Combine to Get 'Marylanders Online,'" from Maryland Today

4/30/24 - "Farm Business Strategies: Enterprise Diversification," from the Frederick News-Post

4/26/24 - "A brief history of lawn mowing," from the Cumberland Times-News; Maryland lawn fertilizer schedule

4/24/24 - Spring Italian Ryegrass Control, from weed specialist Kurt Vollmer

4/22/24 - "Dairy farmers score water quality grants," from Farm Progress

4/19/24 - "2024 Small Acreage Cover Crop Program," from Morning Ag Clips

4/16/24 - "Can apple trees grow in pots? Experts share how to grow compact trees for delicious fruit," from Homes and Gardens Magazine

4/15/24 - "UMD Faculty Member Partners Nationally to Release Highly Anticipated Decision Aid Tool to Produce Maximum Crop Yield," from the UME newsroom

4/12/24 - "4 Tips for Farmers Considering Solar Energy," from Lancaster Farming

4/11/24 - "Navigating Commodity Markets: The Role of Hedgers and Speculators," from Lancaster Farming

4/10/24 - Personal Finance Seminar for Professionals - information and registration

4/8/24 - "Cooking With Lynn - How to Incorporate Cabbage Into Your Dishes," from 47 ABC WMDT

4/5/24 - "Spring Forage Events in Maryland," from the UME news page

4/4/24 - Hunting 101 Workshop registration

4/3/24 - "How to Read Futures Price Quotes Tables," from Lancaster Farming

4/2/24 - "'The Bug Guy' helps people manage insects," from The Winchester Star

3/30/24 - "Don't Eat the Dough," from the Breathing Room blog

3/28/24 - "Labor Webinars Planned for Agricultural Employers," from Morning Ag Clips

3/26/24 - "The Woods In Your Backyard" course and registration information from Morning Ag Clips

3/22/24 - "Ask the Experts: Rental Car Insurance," from WalletHub

3/20/24 - Game of Logging sessions, offered by the MD/DE Master Logger Program

3/15/24 - Vegetable Planting Calendar from the Home and Garden Information Center

3/14/24 - "University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension to Address Flood Concerns of Maryland Residents With New Technologies," from the UME newsroom

3/13/24 - "Capture the Flavor with Herbs and Spices," from UME News

3/12/24 - Extension Workforce Development Internship information and application

3/11/24 - What a Pain! pain management workshop registration from ROPTA

3/10/24 - GardenDC: The Podcast, Episode 184 -- Spring Garden Prep with Miri Talabac

3/7/24 - "Carbon Trading: The Next Opportunity for Farmers?" from The Frederick News-Post

3/6/24 - Giving Day AGNR and Extension funds

3/6/24 - "LEAD Maryland 25 Years Strong," from the Delmarva Farmer

3/4/24 - Climate-Smart Ag Project survey

2/29/24 - "You Are What You Drink," Episode 1 of new water quality podcast from Specialist Andy Lazur

2/28/24 - "Organizations launch annual Ag Education Days for students," from the Cecil Whig 

2/27/24 - Urban Agriculture Interviews from the Maryland Beginning Farmer Success Project

2/23/24 - Momentum Winter 2024 edition

2/21/24 - "Worcester 4-H members get awards for accomplishments," from the Bayside Gazette

2/19/24 - "Kimberly Palmer: Building financial resilience can help you ride out tough times," from ABC News

2/15/24 - Regrounding Our Response training registration

2/13/24 - "Hey lil goat, can you tell the difference between a happy voice and an angry voice?," from Wisconsin Public Radio

2/9/24 - Transition to Organic Production seminar registration

2/8/24 - Maryland Shellfish Aquaculture Industry at a Glance for 2022

2/6/24 - 4-H Youth Development Assistant Director and Program Leader position description

2/5/24 - "Can leftover rice make you sick? Your food safety questions answered," from the Washington Post

2/2/24 - "Talking About Watersheds," from The Green Dragon

1/31/24 - Farm Wells and Drinking Water Quality

1/30/24 - Workforce Development Summer Internship information

1/29/24 - "Harriet Tubman Beacon of Hope Festival in Salisbury connected kids with environmental legacy," from WMDT-47 ABC

1/25/24 - "PA Farm Link Hosts Succession Webinar Feb. 19," from Morning Ag Clips

1/23/24 - Register for the 2024 Maryland Agricultural Pesticide Conference in Frederick, Md.

1/18/24 - Nutrient Management Advisor position openings

1/17/24 - Register for the ROPTA training series on substance use disorders; Learn more about the Maryland ROPTA Program

1/16/24 - "Best Unsecured Credit Cards for Bad Credit," from WalletHub.com

1/2/24 - Flock Fridays Backyard Farming zoom session registration

12/26/23 - "How long is it safe to leave food out? The 2-hour role, explained," from the Washington Post

12/18/23 - "UMD to Host Ag Law Program on Jan. 16," from Morning ag clips

12/14/23 - "12 Days of Nature," from the Frederick News-Post

12/13/23 - "Interpreting Results from the UMD Online Economic Spreadsheet Tool for Oyster Aquaculture"; access the Online Aquaculture Business Tool

12/12/23 - "How does Maryland support local farmers' markets?" from EnergyPortal.eu 

12/11/23 - "Rising tides, saltier waters are a challenge for farmers along the Chesapeake Bay," from WYPR

12/8/23 - "Why You Shouldn't Fertilize Your Houseplants During the Winter," from LifeHacker.com

12/7/23 - Post-Harvest Fruit Quality Talk with Dr. Macarena Farcuh

12/6/23 - Fresh Conversations Program video, Calvert County; More information on the Fresh Conversations program

12/5/23 - "Pasture Walks Help Farmers Make Better Use of Time, Resources," from the Southern Maryland News

12/4/23 - "Should You Use Cinnamon to Keep Ladybugs At Bay?" from House Digest

11/29/23 - "Baltimore-Area Educators Help Farmers Navigate Murky Local Regulations," from Lancaster Farming

11/28/23 - "Holiday Meal Hacks to Preserve your Health (and Budget)," from Maryland Today

11/20/23 - Agricultural Nutrient Management Program Information; Find your local Extension office

11/17/23 - "Panel: Freedom to fail helpful in bringing in next generation," from the Delmarva Farmer

11/16/23 - "MD Brewery Brings Back Rare Hops From Along Potomac River Tributary," from Chesapeake Bay Magazine

11/15/23 - "Understanding the Cost of Production Per Bushel in Grain Marketing," from Lancaster Farming; Crop Budget Tools

11/14/23 - "The Story of Scarecrows," from the Frederick News-Post

11/10/23 - "A native hop hid on a Maryland farm for decades. It's finally being brewed," from the Baltimore Banner

11/8/23 - "Halloween beetle sneaks inside to provide a scare as temps drop," from the Capital News Service

11/7/23 - "Yields good, progress slow in Mid-Atlantic grain harvest," from Lancaster Farming

11/6/23 - "Pollinators, Pesticides and Peaches," from Maryland Today; Extensión en Español

10/30/23 - "Should You Squish a Spotted Lanternfly?" from Maryland Today

10/27/23 - "EPA Tours Maryland Crops & Weeds Research," from GrowIWM

10/25/23 - "A Worldly Adventure in Healthy Eating," from University of Maryland Extension

10/19/23 - "When deer come to feed, sacrificing some plants may save others," from Farm Progress Daily

10/10/23 - Shellfish canning and preservation interest survey

10/9/23 - ALEI Conference information and registration

10/5/23 - "Signups underway for February gardening class," from the Star Democrat; Learn more about the Master Gardener program

10/4/23 - Healthy Cooking for the Holidays free webinar registration

10/3/23 - National 4-H Proclamation; UME Maryland 4-H program

10/2/23 - Participate in Walktober, celebrating Maryland's official state exercise

10/2/23 - Details about AgFS Nutrient Management Advisor open positions

9/29/23 - "September is National Mushroom Month," from The Journal

9/29/23 - Local Maryland mushroom resources

9/28/23 - "Gov. Moore Declares September 25-29 Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week," from The BayNet.com

9/25/23 - "'Hellish' Tree of Heaven Weeds Out Native Plants," from the Herald-Mail Media

9/20/23 - "Everything you need to know about pawpaws, Maryland's 'hillbilly mango,'" from The Baltimore Banner

9/18/23 - 2019-2022 UME Highlight Report

9/15/23 - "Your Lawn And The Chesapeake Bay: Insights On Fertilizer From Maryland Department Of Agriculture," from the Owings Mills-Reisterstown Patch; Fertilizer video from the MDA

9/14/23 - "Have gardening questions? Master Gardeners are here to help," from The Frederick News-Post; Find your local Master Gardener

9/13/23 - "Webinar Series: Natural Area Management Services" from Morning Ag Clips

9/12/23 - "University of Maryland Drone Research Bearing Fruit," from the Delmarva Farmer

9/11/23 - Frequently Asked Questions for Value-Added Producers (EBR-2022-0635)

9/7/23 - "Delmarva Trials Giant Miscanthus for Salt-Intruded and Flooded Land," from Lancaster Farming.

9/6/23 - "Garden Q & A: What are some late bloomers for the garden?" from the Baltimore Sun

8/24/23 - Momentum Magazine summer 2023 edition

8/22/23 - 2023 Grazing School information and registration

8/17/23 - "15 Plants to Grow in Small Gardens," from MarthaStewart.com

8/17/23 - "Developing the Next Generation of Agriculture Experts," from UME News

8/16/23 - LEAD Maryland article and application information

8/15/23 - "The Woods in Your Backyard" registration call

8/7/23 - "Care for Caregivers," from UME News

7/26/23 - Delmarva Woodland Stewards information and registration link

7/24/23 - "The Value of Our Work," by Mark Townsend, from the Frederick News-Post

7/20/23 - "Where are all of Maryland's fireflies?" from OC Today

7/18/23 - Nutrient Management Plan press release from the Maryland Dept. of Agriculture

7/13/23 - General Forestry Course information and registration

7/11/23 - Tick Education and Pasture Walk information and registration

7/10/23 - "Take Only Memories; Leave Only Footprints," from Maritta Perry Grau

7/6/23 - "Md. Department of Agriculture to Provide Hay and Straw Directory," from Morning Ag Clips

7/3/23 - Diversify Your Cover Crops: On-Farm Series

6/27/23 - Health Insurance and Diabetes Management survey

6/27/23 - Native Plant Profile: The Latest for Lawn Lovers, from Maryland DNR

6/24/23 - Delmarva Weed Management Twilight Tour - registration and information

6/23/23 - Call for proposals for the Northeast Digital Equity Summit

6/22/23 - Diabetes Management and Health Insurance Survey

6/16/23 - Oyster Aquaculture Industry Dashboard

6/15/23 - How Do I Use Reclaimed Water on My Farm? from the UMD Agriculture Law Education Initiative

6/14/23 - "Why Certify? An Overview of Garden Habitat Certifications" from the Department of Natural Resources

6/8/23 - Bonus Cover Crop program seeking farmer collaborators

6/6/23 - "Your Gardening Practices Affect the Water Quality of the Chesapeake Bay," from the Frederick News-Post

6/5/23 - "How to Get Rid of Carpenter Bees," from the Pioneer Woman Magazine

6/1/23 - "Please show grace for farm equipment on the road," from the Frederick News-Post

5/25/23 - "'There's about to be blood': Mosquito season returned to the DC area," from WTOP News

5/24/23 - "Container Gardening Offers Big Impacts for Small Spaces," from Baltimore magazine

5/23/23 - "The 26 Best Perennial Flowers for Any Garden," from Prevention Magazine

5/19/23 - Beech Leaf Disease information

5/17/23 - Tech Extension positions: 

  Agent Associate (Tech Ext Educator/Navigator - College Park)

  Instruction Designer (Tech Extension)

  Project Coordinator

5/11/23 - Climate change gardening tips from the Baltimore Banner

5/3/23 - GardenDC podcast episode featuring Stanton Gill

5/2/23 - "Blue catfish solution: 'Just eat it.'" from the Star Democrat

4/28/23 - "Crape myrtle trees are under attack by a tiny pest. A cure is elusive." from the Washington Post

4/27/23 - Come to Maryland Day, April 29, 10am-4pm

4/26/23 - "People and plants: Growing potatoes in a bag" from Broomfield Enterprise

4/25/23 - ADRD Caregivers Support registration

4/19/23 - Intro to Backyard Chickens program at Fair Hill Nature Center in Cecil County

4/17/23 - Maryland Snap-Ed Annual Report

4/10/23 - Master of Extension Education open house

4/7/23 - "Destructive Spotted Lanternfly Spreads to Nearly All Md. Counties," from Chesapeake Bay Magazine

4/4/23 - 2022 HGIC Annual Report | For assistance or gardening questions, go to Ask Extension

4/3/23 - Regional Cultivar Tasting with Joe Fiola

4/2/23 - MarylandROPTA Children's Mental Health Training Series

3/28/23 - "Backyard Climate Guard," from Maryland Today 

3/17/23 - "Home Brew," from Maryland Today | Monocacy Hop video from the Maryland Brewers Association

3/16/23 - Seed to $$$ - Learn to Earn aquaculture workshop

3/14/23 - Free Septic Field Landscaping Webinar registration

3/13/23 - The Woods in Your Backyard article from Morning Ag Clips

3/9/23 - "PFAS – Not just Forever, but Everywhere and Harmful – What to Know and Do," from Breathing Room blog

3/8/23 - Support AGNR and Extension for Giving Day! Donate Now!

3/8/23 - "There's a Filter For That," from the UME newsroom

3/8/23 - University of Maryland Extension #GivingDayUMD Agriculture Extension Education fund

3/7/23 - Estate and Succession planning survey for farm owners

3/6/23 - Giving Day campaigns for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

3/3/23 - "Speed Up Forage Dry Down," from Hay & Forage Grower

3/1/23 - "Women in Agriculture Conference Highlights Leadership and Problem Solving," from the UMd Extension newsroom

2/28/23 - "The Potential of Biochar," from the UMd Extension newsroom

2/27/23 - Sustainable Food Systems lecture series registration

2/24/23 - "National Community Supported Agriculture Farms Week," from Morning Ag Clips

2/23/23 - "Wasps That Kill Berry Pest Come to Mid-Atlantic," from Lancaster Farming

2/21/23 - "Tips for Healthy Eating to Save Time and Money," from the Garrett Republican

2/20/23 - Garden Thyme Podcast

2/16/23 - Farm Wells and Drinking Water Quality Webinar

2/15/23 - Confident Conversations workshop from University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

2/13/23 - "The Language of Flowers," from the Frederick News-Post

2/9/23 - "Oysters on the Rise," from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation

2/8/23 - ALEI Agribusiness Tax Workshop information and registration

2/6/23 - "As costs rise, farmers dig up efficiencies," from Yahoo News

2/3/23 - Feb. 9 Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Growers Meeting registration

2/1/23 - "Future Harvest board member Kevin Atticks appointed Md. Secretary of Ag," from Morning Ag Clips

1/31/23 - Dr. Joe Fiola to be featured on MPT's Maryland Farm & Harvest for a segment on the art and science of winemaking

1/26/23 - "Septic vs. sewer: choosing for rural communities," from the Dorchester Banner

1/25/23 - Delmarva Woodland Stewards Usher in First Crop of Volunteers

1/24/23 - Beginning Farmers Success Course registration

1/23/23 - Landowner oriented agricultural law workshop

1/19/23 - Solar & Landowners workshop information from the Garrett County Republican

1/16/23 - Diabetes and Pre-diabetes survey

1/13/23 - Highlights from the 1st Annual Mushroom Growers Symposium

1/10/23 - Power Couples Retreat for Agricultural Business Owners: Information and Agenda | Registration

1/9/23 - "The Skinny on Sulfur," from the Frederick News-Post

1/4/23 - Central Maryland Forage Conference information from the Frederick News Post

1/3/23 - "Oaks are dying at record rates across the Chesapeake region," from the Bay Journal