• Check out what Kurt Haarmmann says about grain here. 
• The Southern Illinois Wheat Tour estimated 68.58 bushels per acre, more here. The Delmarva Tour is taking place on June 6th.
• The Philippines recently announced a decision to lower restrictive corn import tariffs on non-ASEAN corn from 35% to 5%, more here. 
• U.S Wheat Associate's weekly harvest report can be found here. 
• Read the latest U.S. crop progress and wheat condition here.
• Check out the latest grain bids online here.

Top 5 Corn Markets (MT) as of May 26th

• Mexico - 15,752,300
• China - 14,672,500
• Japan - 9,085,600
• Colombia - 4,215,200
• Canada - 3,803,200
• Unknown Destinations -1,605,900

Maryland Crop Condition

• 81% Corn Planted
• 70% Emerged
• Barley 
• 4% Fair
• 50% Good
• 46% Excellent
• Wheat - 21% in Coloring
• 6% Fair
• 52% Good
• 42% Excellent

Conservation on the Farm

Soil health has always been a leading priority for the Schmidt family as the farm protects all natural resources. The dedication to conservation at both the family and community level drives Jennie's enthusiasm about USFRA's Decade of Ag initiative. Read the full story here. 

Learning Lessons from Chesapeake Bay's TMDL Implementation

The Water Quality Working Group assembled in Grasonville, Maryland for the spring session of their biannual meetings. Panels from MDA, DE NM Commission, and the DCA were fielded questions moderated by MGP Executive Director, Lindsay Thompson. Read more online here. 

Will the Next MD Governor be Ag-friendly?

The guide released responses from candidates of which 8 of the 14 replied. Check it out here before you head to the ballot box on July 19th.

Tiwari Has Program on Fast Track

Starting from zero a few years ago, the University of Maryland's revitalized Small Grains Breeding and Genetics program is poised to have new wheat varieties bred to handle the region's often challenging growing conditions. Learn more here.

Food and Fuel

NCGA recently released survey results between food and fuel. The survey showed that consumers currently hold higher oil prices and inflation responsible for higher food prices, not biofuels. Find the full survey online here.  

June Agronomy News can be found here.

2022 Renewable Fuel Volume Rule

The final 2022 renewable fuel volumes released today by the US EPA will support access to higher blends of ethanol. The Renewable Fuel Standard volume of 20.63 billion includes an implied 15 billion gallons of ethanol, following the law. Read more here. 

Calling for a Withdrawal on Glyphosate

In a letter to President Biden, 54 agricultural groups expressed grave concern with a recent amicus brief submitted by the U.S. Solicitor General to the Supreme Court advising the court against taking up a case regarding pesticide labels. The letter covers how the new policy would set a dangerous precedent that threatens the science-based regulatory process. Read more here. 

AgChoice Farm Credit and MidAtlantic Farm Credit

Horizon Farm credit will serve more than 100 counties in DE, MD, Pa, VA, and WV and will be made up of more than 20,000 member-borrowers. Read more about the merger here. 

Corn Growers Weigh-In On Redefining WOTUS

Megan Dwyer with Illinois Corn Growers Association participated in one of the ten roundtables. Listen to Dwyer's remarks during the roundtable here. 

USDA Proposes New Rules for Chicken Industry, Not All in Favor

Under the Packers and Stockyards Act, the USDA wants to protect poultry growers from unfair practices. The new proposed rules would require poultry processors to provide more transparency to growers and accountability. For example, processors would be required to disclose details of the inputs provided to each farmer and information about the input differences among farmers being ranked. More here. 

Supply Chain

A panel of agribusiness leaders joined to discuss supply chain challenges. The panel agreed that 2023 will have continuing carry-over of trends that we are seeing today. More information can be found here. 

Maryland Farmers Encouraged to Implement Conservation Practices

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the raising of cost-share funding caps for 34 qualifying conservative-minded best management practices. Read the qualifying programs online here. 

Corn Utilization and Technology Conference

The CUTC is the nation's premier conference focused on improving current uses and developing new uses for corn. This event, held every two years, allows attendees experience the significant progress in new corn uses and technology that has been made over the past two years. Join NCGA on June 6th through 8th in St. Louis. Read more online here.

DCA Booster Banquet

The Delmarva Chicken Association will be returning to the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, DE on June 22nd for their booster banquet. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

InfoAg Conference and Trade Show

The leading event for precision agriculture is taking place July 26th and 27th in St. Louis. Discounted room rates end on July 1st. More can be found here. 

Annual Mountaire Scholarship Program

There are two scholarship divisions through Mountaire's annual program for full-time college students. Be sure to apply online by June 6th here.

MD Ag Ambassador Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Maryland Farm Bureau Ambassador program, a scholarship and leadership development initiative for Maryland's Farm Bureau member families. Winners will receive a $1,500 over time tenure as the ambassador, representing Maryland Farm Bureau at a number of events and more. Learn more about the program here.