Market and Trade News

• Texas winter wheat crop is struggling due to the lack of moisture this fall, more here.
• After two turbulent years, fertilizer markets may start to settle in 2023, more here.
• US threatens to start trade fight with Mexico over GMO corn ban, more here.
• Check out the latest grain bids online here.

Maryland Crop Progress/Condition

• Wheat | 100% Planted | 94% Emerged

HPAI Confirmed in Washington County

Federal laboratory testing has confirmed a case of HPAI in Washington County, Maryland. State officials have quarantined all affected premises, and birds on the properties have been depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. More information can be found on HPAI here.

Biden Signs Legislation to Avert Rail Shutdown

President Joe Biden signed legislation today to avert a rail shutdown after congressional lawmakers raced to pass the measure amid concerns over the economic danger posed by a possible strike. Read more here.

EPA Takes Next Steps in Renewable Fuel Standard Program for 2023-2025

The EPA released proposed renewable fuel volume requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2023, 2024, and 2025, proposing annual growth in volumes. The RFS requires annual volumes of renewable fuels to be used in the fuel supply to reduce emissions, expand and diversify the fuel supply, improve energy security, and lower costs. Read more here.

ALEI and Hughes Center Launch Online Leader Builder Tool

The University of Maryland’s Agriculture Law Education Initiative and the Harry R.

Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. recently launched the Agricultural Conservation Lease Builder to aid farmers and farm landowners, throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, to create agricultural leases. The Lease Builder is an online tool that guides users through questions about the farm and conservation practices to generate a customized draft lease with suggested provisions to support those practices. The tool is intended to support farmers and farm landowners to protect business interests, encourage environmental stewardship, and support on-farm conservation practices. You can access the builder here.

Doe Harvest Challenge Returning

A popular farmer-led program to manage to overpopulation of deer on the Lower Eastern Shore is returning. Read more online here.

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Maryland Soil Judging Team Wins Regionals

The Maryland Soil Judging Team placed first at the 2022 Northeast Regional Soil Judging contest hosted by Bloomsburg University. The victory qualified the team to compete in the 2023 National Soil Judging Contest. More here.

Dover Fueling Solutions Announces E40 Upgrades to Wayne Ovation

Dover Fueling Solutions part of Dover Corporation and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services, and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industry, announced all North American Wayne Ovation Fuel Dispensers will be supplied as compatible and UL-listed to E40/B20 as a standard feature. Learn more online here.

USDA RMA - Sorghum

There's an enhanced safety net for sorghum producers using irrigation to raise the crop. The new grain sorghum coverage is effective November 30, 2022, for the upcoming 2023 crop year. Learn more here.

Lawsuit Accuses Largest Meat Producers of Wage Fixing

Three meat plant workers have filed a federal lawsuit accusing 11 of the United States' largest beef and pork producers of conspiring to depress wages and benefits saying the producers have worked together to keep compensation lower than the market, violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. Read the full story here.

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.

• Advanced IPM Conference - Dec 15th
• Delaware Ag Week - Jan 9th - 12th
• Carroll County Mid-Winter Meeting - Jan 12th
• Lower Shore Agronomy Day - Jan 24th - more here.
• Cecil County Winter Agronomy Meeting - Jan 26th
• Harford County Mid-Winter Meeting - Feb 14th
• Mid-Shore Agronomy Meeting - Feb 22nd
• Queen Anne's Agronomy Meeting - Mar 3rd
• Howard County Mid-Winter Ag Meeting - TBD

What to Expect from the 2023 Farm Bill

Join Farm Foundation for a virtual forum on December 6th starting at 10:00 AM to hear from a great panel with diverse perspectives. The conversation will provide insights on the upcoming farm bill. Register online for free here.

Maryland Farm Bureau Convention

The 2022 Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Convention and Meeting of Delegates will be held December 3rd - 6th in Cambridge. Be sure to stop by the Maryland Grain Producers Booth! Registration is now closed. More here.

Ammonia Emissions from Poultry Production on Delmarva

The Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative collected and synthesized the best available science on regional ammonia emissions results from poultry production. Join DLLC for an overview of what they have learned from experts, modeling, regulatory, and non-profit organizations on December 13th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM. Register online here.

Ag Law Workshops

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) will host two one-day workshops on January 26th in Boonesboro and January 31st at Chesapeake College. The So You Want to Own Farmland in Maryland workshops will be from 9:3 AM to 3:30 PM. More information can be found here.

Commodity Classic

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.

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement

Horizon Farm Credit is offering $10,000 scholarships to students pursuing a career in agriculture. Applications are due January 6, 2023. Learn more online here.

Future Ag Leader Scholarship

Bayer Fund is excited to once again partner with National FFA to offer ag students the opportunity to receive a $1,500 Grow Ag Leaders scholarship. Applications are now open and being accepted until January 12th. More information can be found here.

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. 

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.