Scott Updike - My research focuses on improving beef quality and consistency by developing applications to predict tenderness and examining factors which influence the development of intramuscular fat (marbling). The focus of my extension program is to coordinate with local extension educators to improve the sustainability of the Maryland beef industry, particularly through increased beef quality.

Phone: 301-405-3791
Email: msupdike@umd.edu

Program Highlights - Mid-Atlantic Carcass Contest

Ray Stricklin - My research interests include defining the roles of animal behavior in food animal production systems and animal welfare.

Phone: 301-405-1382
Email: wrstrick@umd.edu

Kiera Finucane - Coordinator of Beef and Dairy Extension Activities - Develops and coordinates extension conferences, workshops, and programs.  Assist with development of and conduct applied research trials in support of extension education programs.

Phone: 301-405-1392
Email: kieraf@umd.edu

Maryland Cooperative Extension Educators

Mike Bell - Senior Extension Agent, Carroll County, Areas of Expertise include Animal & Dairy Science, Reproductive Physiology, ALERT

Phone: 410 386-2760
Email: mbell@umd.edu

Stan Fultz - Senior Agent, Dairy Science & County Extension Director Frederick County, Areas of Expertise include Dairy Science, Forages, Bovine Reproductive Physiology, ALERT

Phone:301 600-3578
Email: sfultz@umd.edu

John Hall - Senior Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources & County Extension Director, Kent County, Areas of Expertise include Organic Grain Production. Marketing, Value Added Processing, Cooperative Formation

Phone: 410 778-1661
Email: jehall@umd.edu

Dale Johnson - Principal Agent & Regional Extension Specialist, Farm Management, Western Maryland (WMREC), Areas of Expertise include Farm Management

Phone: 301 432-2767 ext.325
Email: dmj@umd.edu

Willie Lantz - Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Garrett County, Areas of Expertise include Meat Goats & Alternative Agriculture

Phone: 301 334-6966
Email: wlantz@umd.edu

Jeff Semler - Senior Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Washington County, Areas of Expertise include strengthening of the profitability of agriculture as well as increasing agricultural literacy and web publishing

Phone: 301 791-1304
Email: jsemler@umd.edu