- Local ag experts discuss grain market uncertainty here.
- China is experiencing a record-setting drought with 819,000 people facing a shortage of drinking water, more here.
- Grain continues to flow from Ukraine, read more here. US Agency for International Development announced $68 million to the United Nations' World Food Program, more here.
- MAIZALL delegation visited Mexico earlier this month to discuss GM corn for human consumption, read the full story here.
- U.S Wheat Associate's weekly harvest report can be found here.
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Check out the latest grain bids online here.
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Biofuel Outreach
The Maryland Grain Producers and Maryland Soybean Board attended the 2022 Maryland Association of Counties (MACO) conference last week. Together advocating for biofuel use and infrastructure across the state.
Perdue Lothain Elevator
Perdue is holding a grower meeting on Wednesday, September 14th at 8:00 AM to discuss the Lothian Grain Elevator. The meeting will be held at the American Legion (6265 Brandywine Road, Hughesville, MD 20637). If you need more information, contact Julie Oberg at julie.oberg@calvertcountymd.gov or by calling 420-535-1600 x 2485.
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Biofuel Infrastructure Grants
USDA will award $100 million more in grant funding under its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) for retailers seeking to upgrade or retrofit their facilities to accommodate higher blends of biofuels. Great news for corn farmers! More information can be found here.
Twilight Tours
The University of Maryland will be having its annual Application Twilight Meeting this September. Be sure to register for the free event.
Western Maryland Research and Education Center Registration here.
Wye Research and Education Center Registration here.
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Maryland Farm Bureau Comments on Poultry Transparency
Maryland Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau are seeking more transparency on what poultry growers can expect when contracting with a poultry integrator. MDFB supports the proposed transparency rules such as financial disclosures and facility modification disclosures, and minimum stocking density in order for growers to make an informed decision before contracting with integrators. More here.
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USDA Announces New Opportunities to Improve NM
From the Inflation Reduction Act, $19.5 billion in new conservation funding is being delivered. NRCS will target funding, increase program flexibilities, launch a new outreach campaign to promote NM economic benefits, in addition to expanding partnerships to develop nutrient management plans. Read more here.
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Clark Touts Multi-Use Cover Crop
Rick Clark of Williamsport, Indiana quickly turned to no-till and cover crops after an inch of rain washed his topsoil away. Today, Clark has eliminated fertilizers and pesticides by matching specific cover crops and crop mixes to certain cash crops and timing cover crop termination to maximize biomass. Read more here.
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Existing MD Energy Administration Program Now Open to Farmers
MEA announced the opening of the Fiscal Year 23 Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program. This program provides funding to businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, state agencies, and local governments. For the first time, the program has been opened to farmers operating as sole proprietors. The program encourages the development of solar canopies over parking lots and parking garages. More information here.
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2022 Farmers on the Rise Program
Horizon Farm Credit is hosting the second annual Farmers on the Rise award competition for young, beginning, small, minority, and veteran farmers. The program will offer up to ten $10,000 awards to the top ten contestants. The application is currently open and will close on September 30th. Apply here.
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Watershed Implementation Plan a Work-In-Progress
Restoration goals for the Chesapeake Bay cannot be realized overnight; it takes years of coordination, cooperation, and compromise to induce the changes needed to positively affect water quality. Gurpal Toor secured an Environmental Protection Agency grant for $3.2 M to continue working under the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement to deliver research-based science to the Chesapeake Bay Program regarding agriculture and its contribution to water quality issues. Read more here.
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Photosynthesis Hack Boosts Soybean Yield 20%
For the first time, RIPE researchers have proven that multigene bioengineering of photosynthesis increases the yield of a major food crop in field trials. A team at the University of Illinois has transgenically altered soybean plants to increase the efficiency of photosynthesis, resulting in greater yields without loss of quality. Learn more here.
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California's New Vehicle Requirements
By 2035 all new passenger cars, trucks, and SUVs sold in California will be zero emissions. The proposed Advanced Clean Cars II proposal would rapidly scale down light-duty passenger car, truck, and SUV emissions starting with the 2026 model year through 2035. More information can be found here.
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$300 M in new Organic Transition
USDA is investing $300 M in a new Organic Transition Initiative that will help build new and better markets and streams of income for farmers and producers. According to the USDA NASS, the number of non-certified organic farms actively transitioning to organic production dropped by nearly 71% since 2008. Read the full article here.
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NACD NE Region & MASCD Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts will be hosting the National meeting this August. Learn more about the August 28 - 31st event online here.
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Annual 4R & Agronomy Field Day
The Delaware Maryland 4R Alliance is working with the University of Maryland Agronomy Program to host the annual Field Day. Come out to the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, MD on August 31st. Learn more and save a seat here.
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MAEF Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
Support MAEF's scholarship program on September 14th at the Oakmount Green Golf Course in Hampstead, MD. More information can be found here.
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Golf with DCA
The Delmarva Chicken Association will have its annual college scholarship golf tournament on Thursday, October 6th on the War Admiral course in Berlin, MD. Early bird registration of $125 per person or $500 per foursome ends August 31st. Registration will close by September 23rd. Register here.
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U of M Ag Law & Education Initiative
The annual conference will be held on October 28th at the Crowne Plaza Annapolis. Join others in-person or online this year! Registration is currently open with a great line-up and nutrient management credits. Learn more here.
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