Market and Trade News

• The US wanted to sell Mexico more yellow corn and Mexico declined, more here.
• US ag groups are telling Congress to prepare to prevent a US rail strike or lockout, more here.
• Check out the latest grain bids online here.

Maryland Crop Progress/Condition

• Corn | 100% Harvested
• Wheat | 85% Planted | 69% Emerged

Season 10 Premieres November 15th

This past Tuesday was the first episode of the 10th season of Maryland Farm & Harvest. You can watch the previous episode and check out upcoming episodes online here.

NCGA Announces National Search for New CEO

Current CEO, Jon Doggett is retiring after 20 years with the National Corn Growers Association. His last day will be December 31, 2022. With that being said, NCGA has hired Hedlin Ag Enterprises of Ankeny, Iowa to assist with the search for a new CEO. The new CEO will be announced during the Commodity Classic held in March. More information can be found online here.

EPA Advances Early Pesticides Protections for Endangered Species

Released on Wednesday, EPA released an Endangered Species Act Workplan Update that outlines major steps to increase protections for wildlife and regulatory certainty for pesticide users. Read the full press release here.

November Agronomy News

The November Agronomy News covers upcoming nutrient management training meetings, USDA Ag census information, the 2023 grain marketing update, pesticide training, and grain research spotlights. View it online here.

Custom Rates

Help the University of Maryland with its custom rates survey to keep viable and accurate data. You can complete the online survey here. Past reports can be found online here.

In this episode, NCGA talks with Tod Van Hoose, President, and CEO of the Farm Credit Council on inflation, interest rates, and the farm economy. Listen here.

We Are Here for YOU

Lindsay Thompson, lindsay.mdag@gmail.com, Executive Director

Jenell Eck McHenry, jenell.mdag@gmail.com, Programs and PR Director

Marguerite Guare, marguerite.mdag@gmail.com, Administration

Jennifer Gannon, jennifer.mdag@gmail.com, Programs and PR Assistant

Deere Offering New Strip-Till Equipment

John Deere has introduced a new series of strip-till equipment to help farmers till where it matters most. The new series includes a pair of integral models, and three drawn models, to match dry fertilizer or anhydrous applications. Learn more here.

Farmers Urged to Keep Stubble for 'No-Till November'

NRCS is encouraging Delmarva farmers to keep the tillage equipment in the machine shed during 'No-Till November.' The campaign is a fun way to remind farmers about the important relationships between tillage and soil health. Read the full article online here.

Eastern Shore Air Monitoring Effort Shows Little Variation

The data for the life of the project to date shows average ammonia (NH3) levels for the urban site to be at 1.6% of a MDE-designed 350 parts per billion concern threshold; 1.3% of the threshold in Princess Anne (lower than in the urban area); and 2.9% of the threshold in Pocomoke City. Read the full report here.

Farm Credit Announces 2023 AgBiz Masters Educational Program Registration

Farm Credit has announced that registration for the AgBiz Masters is now open and will close on December 23rd. The two-year educational program is available to young, beginning, and small producers who are interested in refining their business management, financial, and marketing skills to help them as they launch or grow their business. Learn more online here.

Use Tissues Samples to Better Manage Crop Nutrients

Previously a niche management tool, tissue sampling is gaining popularity for the unique perspective it gives on nutrients. Tissue samples can provide deeper understanding of plant health than does the naked eye. More here.

Farm Credit Announces Recipients of their annual Farmers on the Rise Award

Farm Credit recently announced the 10 recipients of their 2022 Farmers on the Rise program, awarding $100,000 in prizes to young, beginning, small, minority, and/or veteran farmers in their territory. View the recipients and learn more online here.

Maryland Farming Success course is Available Online

The University of Maryland is partnering with the Maryland Department of Agriculture and USDA to create a four-module online training course, Maryland Farming Success. The online course will allow traditionally underserved and socially disadvantaged audiences to logically develop a plan, focused on financial skills, risk management tools, and legal topics regarding their farm operations, and understand additional existing assistance available from USDA. More 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.

• Southern Maryland Crops Conference and Dinner - Nov 29th - more here.
• Washington County Agronomy Meeting - Nov 30th
• Northern Maryland Field Crops Day - Dec 1st - more here.
• 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.

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.

National Sorghum Foundation Scholarship 

Undergraduates working towards an agriculturally-related degree are eligible for the National Sorghum Scholarship due December 1st. Check it out 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.