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Market and Trade News
- Secretary Vilsack indicated that there would be no compromise on Mexcio's proposal to ban biotech corn, read more here.
- Purdue University Economic experts are looking ahead to 2023, more here.
- Several trade issues surfacing for 2023, read more here.
- January WASDE report, here.
- Check out the latest grain bids online here.
The 2023 Maryland Legislative Session began January 11th in Annapolis. Membership with the Maryland Grain Producers Association helps represents your best interest and provides a voice at the table! Updates will be shared as appropriate during the 90-day session.
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EPA's 'Durable' Uncertainty
On December 30th, EPA officials wrote a "durable definition" of waterways to reduce uncertainty, but with a Supreme Court decision coming that tests a critical point maintained in the new rule, it is anything but certain. The permanent test holds that WOTUS includes only "relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water." That translates to streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands that a "continuous surface connection to other waters determine its jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis. More information can be found here. Read EPA's page here.
Maryland Check-Off Funds, Long-Term Impacts
The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board Funding Committee met earlier this month to hear a number of proposal presentations and voted to fund 46 grants. Check-off funded grants fulfill the Grain Producers' mission to increase the profitability of Maryland grain production and to improve public understanding of agriculture through promotion, education, and research. Read more online here.
Court OKs Agreement that EPA Complete Species Evaluation for Four Pesticides
A settlement giving EPA until 2027 to evaluate the effects of four pesticides on endangered species has been approved by a federal appeals court. More here.
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Chesapeake Bay Health Earns D-Plus
Efforts to restore the nation's largest estuary are struggling to reduce agricultural pollution, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said in a news release on its State of the Bay report, which is released every two years. Polluted runoff is increasing amid inconsistent enforcement from government agencies, new development, and climate change, the report said. Read the full story here.
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MOU Between John Deere and Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and John Deere will ensure farmers' and ranchers' right to repair their tractors and other implements. Through this MOU, farmers, ranchers, and independent repair facilities will have access to diagnostic and repair codes and their meanings; manual (operator, parts, service); product guides; directly purchase diagnostic tools from John Deere; and assistance from John Deere when ordering parts and products. Read more here.
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How Hybrid Wheat Could Lead to More Food without GMO Fears
U.S. farmers are gaining access to a new type of wheat developed by agrichemical giant Syngenta without genetic engineering. Syngenta is releasing hybrid wheat on 5,000 to 7,000 acres next year, while CASF SE and Bayer Ag are planning their own launches of hybrid wheat by the end of the decade. Read more here.
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Farmers In MD To Be Surveyed On Pesticide Use
Beginning January 17th, the Maryland Department of Agriculture will conduct the 2022 Pesticide Use Survey. The only comprehensive measurable survey of pesticide use in Maryland helps MDA develop programs for Maryland farmers and pest control operators. The full press release can be found here.
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Millions Marked for Rural Preservation in Maryland
In early October, Maryland approved more than $7 million in Rural Legacy Program grants for conservation easement acquisitions. Funds will permanently protect 7,100 acres of working farms, forests, open space, shorelines, and wetlands throughout the state. Learn more here.
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Mark Your Calendar - UM Winter Crop Production Meetings
Save the date for the following agronomy meetings this winter. More information and registration can be found by contacting your local extension office.
- Lower Shore Agronomy Day - Jan 24th - more here.
- Cecil County Winter Agronomy Meeting - Jan 26th - more here.
- Harford County Mid-Winter Meeting - Feb 14th - call 410-638-3255.
- Mid-Shore Agronomy Meeting - Feb 15th - call 410-479-4030
- Central MD Agronomy Update Meeting - Feb 22nd - more here.
- Queen Anne's Agronomy Meeting - Mar 3rd - more here.
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Ag Law Workshops
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) will host two one-day workshops on January 26th in Boonsboro and January 31st at Chesapeake College. The So You Want to Own Farmland in Maryland workshops will be from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. More information can be found here.
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MD NM Certification Exam
The Nutrient Management Certification Exam will be offered on Tuesday, February 7th at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. More information and registration can be found online here.
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MD Annual Implementation Report
The 2022 Maryland AIR is due March 1st. To access the online form or download a form, click here.
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The 2023 Commodity Classic will be held March 9-11, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Registration is currently open. Find the schedule of events and more information here.
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Maryland Grain Producers Scholarship
The Maryland Grain Producers has three different scholarships this year. Applications are due January 31st. More information and eligibility requirements can be found here.
- Three $3,000 scholarships to MGPA members studying for a 2 or 4-year degree.
- Two $2,000 scholarships to MGPA members studying for a 2 or 4-year degree.
- Two $1,000 scholarships for non-GMPA members studying agriculture in a 2 or 4-year program.
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National Corn Growers Association Scholarship
NCGA is proud to support three scholarship programs for three distinct audiences. Technical School/Community College, Academic Excellence, and Graduate Students. Applications are currently open and due January 31st. Learn more online here.
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Summer 2023 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Internship
Seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the 2023 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship Program. Multiple students will be selected for their eight-week internship, which includes a competitive salary and the opportunity to interact with leaders from the agricultural and environmental communities as well as state agencies. Applications are due January 31st. Learn more here.
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Mid-Atlantic CCA Scholarship
The 2023 scholarship application is currently open! Applications are due February 24th. This year, the Mid-Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers are offering two scholarships up to $1,000 each and financial assistance to take the CCA Exam free of cost, following graduation. Learn more and apply online here.
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Delmarva Chicken Association Scholarship
Applications are being accepted for undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and grade-degree scholarships of $3,000. Complete applications must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, April 7th. Apply online here.
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Mountaire Farm to Table Scholarship
Mountaire is offering a new "Farm to Table" scholarship for high school seniors with a passion for agriculture, the culinary arts, or related fields which support food production and feeding the world. Each month two students will be awarded and featured, nominations are ongoing and can be found online here.
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