If you have not registered yet, there is still time!
Producers, agri-businesses and others will come together to learn and talk about trade on December 11th.
This full day event will include speakers talking about the structure of the global trading system, how U.S. agricultural trade and market development work, and current hot topics in trade policy. The day will include time for discussion about these topics as well as training on how to talk about trade with colleagues, policy makers, and the media.
Trade School is free but registration is required with a free lunch.
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What's Going On With Trade?
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- China Puts Their Foot Down On Phase One
- For China to reach an interim agreement with the United States, tariffs must be cut. The completion of Phase One was expected in November. Currently both leaders have talked about reaching a deal and officials are finishing the work, according to the source.
- Read the full story here.
- China Waive Tariffs on US Soybeans and Pork
- Today China said that they will waive import tariffs for some soybeans and pork from the United States.
- Read full story here.
- US - Japan Trade Deal
- This Wednesday, a trade deal with the US and Japan was approved that slashed tariffs for on farm and industrial goods. Japan will lower or remove tariffs on $7.2 billion in US farm goods and in return, the US will remove or reduce duties on Japanese industrial goods such as manufacturing equipment and air conditioner parts.
- Read the full story here.
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Bioenergy Devco to Purchase Perdue Facility
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Last month, Bioenergy DevCo announced that it purchased Perdue AgriRecycle organic soil composting facility. The facility is currently permitted to compost 30,000 tons of poultry processing and hatchery byproducts and integrator litter from poultry farms. The anaerobic digestion process will transition the poultry processing byproducts to both renewable gas and an organic soil amendment.
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Maryland Farm and Harvest
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Season seven of Farm and Harvest is on Maryland Public Television!
Tune in Tuesday's at 7 PM to watch Executive Director, Lindsay Thompson's, grandmother Margaret Ann Dodd featured on the Women in Ag episode!
If you missed the last episode, click
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Soil Health Partnership at Harborview Farm
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On November 22nd, the Soil Health Partnership and the National Corn Growers Association co-hosted a field day at Harborview Farms in Rock Hall. U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committee staff had the opportunity to learn more about soil health management practices that Trey Hill implements.
Ray Weil from the University of Maryland, pictured left, started the day talking about Trey's six species cover crop.
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On December 4th, ShoreRivers held a workshop focusing on drainage water management and soil health.
Tim Rosen with ShoreRivers provided information on different conservation practices including a bioreactor and tile drainage. These practices provide agronomic benefits for producers and their community. Dr. Ray Weil spoke about soil health and cover crops. Matt Pluta with ShoreRivers updated the group on water quality regulations. Matt stated that the Phosphorus and Sediment reduction goals for 2025 are achieved! Lastly, the day ended at a nearby farm in a soil pit.
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Conservation Reserve Program Sign-Up
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The USDA is opening signup for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) on December 9th. The deadline for agricultural producers to sign up for general CRP is February 28, 2020, while signup for continuous CRP is ongoing. “The Conservation Reserve Program is one of our nation’s largest conservation endeavors and a critical tool to help producers better manage their operations while conserving natural resources,” Secretary Perdue said. “The program marks its 35-year anniversary in 2020, and we’re hoping to see one of our largest signups in many years.”
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Grant - Nitrogen Management Modeling and Farmer Adoption
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From the University of Maryland, Dr. Nicole Fiorellino has been awarded $1.6 million from the USDA NRCS to evaluate in-season nitrogen management models and asses barriers to farmer adoption of new conservation practices. Dr. Fiorellino will be working with the University of Delaware and Penn State University.
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Learn More About The Breakdown Of Crop Residue
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Many environmental and soil conditions can affect residue breakdown including air and soil temperature, moisture, oxygen, biological activity, and farming practices. Fungi are essential in starting the decomposition cycle so that other soil microbes can then process the crop residues into plant available and usable products.
Applying nitrogen and incorporating the reside has been found as not effective.
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New Way To Keep A Close Eye On Your Crops
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Your smartwatch can monitor your biomedical information, now your crops and soils can be monitored using the same capabilities and technologies. EnGenious Ag, a team of engineers and agronomists at Iowa State University, has developed a sensor that instantaneously measures how much nitrogen a plant has been able to extract from the soil and presents the data on an app through your smartphone.
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The longer you store you grain, the closer eye you should have on it. Iowa State University and Purdue University have discovered 13 potential issues, causes, and solutions when it comes to grain storage. Check them all out, so you know what to keep an eye out for and how you can correct it.
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- Maryland Farm Bureau Convention
- Maryland’s 104th Farm Bureau Convention will be held December 8th – 10th at the Clarion Fontainebleau Resort in Ocean City. Tim the Dairy Farmer, Governor Hogan, and Mr. Zippy Duvall are all planning on making an appearance. We will be having a booth and hope to see you stop by.
- To register for the convention, click here.
- Phosphorus Management Tool Meeting
- On December 13th, the Phosphorus Management Tool Advisory Committee will be meeting and voting to delay implementation for one year or not. The meeting will begin at 9:30 AM at the Maryland Department of Information Technology in Crownsville.
- For more information, click here.
- Nutrient Application Deadline
- The last day to spread manure and other organic nutrient sources on cropland is December 15th. Farmers may resume nutrient application on March 1st. During this break, transporting product and stockpiling is allowed. Please keep in mind the stockpiles must contain a stackable organic nutrient source with 60% or less moisture content.
- For more information, click here.
- Maryland Agriculture Nutrient Management Update
- The Maryland Department of Agriculture will be holding a workshop on December 17th at the National Wildlife Visitor Center in Laurel, Maryland. The course will provide an update on nutrient management regulations and provide information on current topics affecting the agricultural community. Register for $30 and get 6 CEUs in all agriculture nutrient management categories.
- For more information, click here.
- Delaware Ag Week
- From January 13th to 16th stop by the Delaware state fair grounds in Harrington for the 2020 Delaware Ag Week. Topics will touch on poultry and beef production, on farm research, agronomy, precision agriculture/irrigation, risk management, and soil health.
- For more information, click here.
- Taste of Maryland Dinner
- The 50th Annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture Celebration will be held Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Michael's 8th Avenue in Glen Burnie.
- For more information, click here.
- National Commodity Classic
- Commodity classic is around the corner. Check the schedule and fly out to San Antonio this February! We will be there from the 26th to the 29th.
- The agenda can be found here.
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- America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship
- Sponsored by Bayer, more than 350 scholarships totaling more than $500,000 will be awarded to students across the United States in 2020. Students enrolling in careers in any agricultural-related field of student are able to apply. The deadline to apply is January 15th.
- Apply here.
- Maryland Farm Bureau
- For the 2020 to 2021 academic year, Maryland Farm Bureau is offering five $2,000 scholarships. The applicant or their guardians must be members of Maryland Farm Bureau. Scholarships are available to those enrolled in college working towards a degree. Applications must be received by February 10th.
- Apply here.
- Mid-Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers
- Are you or someone you know enrolled in an agronomy related program? Be sure to apply for one of the two $1,000 scholarships from Mid-Atlantic CCA! Applications are due March 6th. Recipients will also get to take the CCA Exam after graduation, free of cost.
- Apply here.
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- Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit Marketing Intern
- Are you interested in brand building and content creation? The intern role is responsible for completing a project that encourages real-world marketing and communications experience and developing corresponding processes and materials. Applications are due December 17th.
- For more information and to apply, click here.
- Russ Brinsfield Internship Program
- The Russ Brinsfield Internship Program is a collaboration between the Hughes Center and the University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Initiative. Law and undergraduate students interested in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy are welcome to apply. Two students will be selected for this residential internship, which includes a competitive salary and free housing located at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, Maryland. Applications are due January 21, 2020.
- For more information and to apply, click here.
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The end of the year is fast approaching and harvest is almost complete in Maryland. Now you are busy in the office! Make sure you are stocked up for this busy time and get a discount. These discounts average 25% off retail and provide special low pricing on copy paper.
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Created By: Jenell Eck
Programs and Public Relations Director
jenell.mdag@gmail.com
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