• CropLife International prepared a report on the economic impacts of a Mexican Ban on GM Corn Imports. A one-page flyer can be found here and a one-page report can be found here.
• July WASDE report has been released, more here.
• USDA Acreage report contained a few surprised but highlighted factors to watch for buyers. Press release here, full report here.
• U.S Wheat Associate's weekly harvest report can be found here. Soft Red Winter Wheat is winding down with less than 10% of the crop remaining.
• Check out the latest grain bids online here.

Maryland Crop Condition

• Corn | 8% Silking | 89% Above Fair Condition
• Wheat | 75% Harvested

Upcoming Deadlines

• Cover Crop Sign-Up Ends July 18th
• Crop Acre's reporting deadline is July 15th

National Wheat Foundation Hosts Wheat Farm Tour

The National Wheat Foundation and Maryland wheat grower, Eric Spates, hosted an educational wheat tour for congressional staff on June 28th. Read more about the tour online here. 

University of Maryland July Agronomy newsletter covers corn disease updates, pesticide container recycling program, and weather outlook here. 

Maryland Commodity Classic

The 2022 event agenda has been finalized. For the full agenda, credits being offered, 2022 sponsors, and more visit marylandgrain.org/events. Be sure to pre-register today!

MAEF has a special opportunity for you this year! Spend 45minutes during Classic to participate in one of the two lab lessons being offered. There will be a session at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Space is limited, so please sign up in advance below. 

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Delmarva and the Ground for Change

A new documentary by the USDA Northeast Climate Hub digs deeper into soil health practices. The film follows three family-owned farming operations on the Delmarva Peninsula who have adopted various measures to enhance soil health. Visit the website here.

Complaints of Inaccurate Pumps

In June, MDA Weights and Measure officials received 26 complaints and only one was verified. Inaccurate pumps are uncommon. In 2021, of the 43,984 tests completed, 18.3% resulted in violations. More here.

Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam

The exam will be offered on August 5, 2022, and will begin at 9:00 AM. Testing will take place in Annapolis, Boonsboro, and Easton. Be sure to register only by July 29th. More information can. befound here. 

Chesapeake Bay Dead Zones Forecasted to be lower for Summer 2022

The ripple effects on commerce and the environment when the Chesapeake Bay is replete with "dead zones" of low oxygen is profound, but this season's forecast has. a silver lining. In June, researchers announced hypoxic volume, or "dead zones, is predicted. tobe 13% lower than average over the summer months thanks to below average amount of water entering the bay from the watershed's tributaries this past spring. Read the full story here.

Mycorrhizal Colonization on Plant and Soil Health

The University of Florida looked at the effect of mycorrhizal inoculation on corn drought response. Mycorrhizal colonization helps plants avoid severe drought loss. Read more here. 

Corn Growers call on Biden Administration for Help

National corn grower leaders unanimously passed a sense of the corn congress this week. Calling on President Biden to maintain grower access to crop inputs. Read the full working online here. 

Farm Succession Workshop

The University of Maryland Extension is holding a Farm Succession Workshop. on July 16th in Charles County. Register online here.

Maryland Cover Crop Sign-Up

Be sure to check out the 2022-2023 Maryland Cover Crop Program and their new Plus Program before applying on July 18th. More information can be found here.

Nutrient Management Webinar

Dr. Ruppert will be presenting a webinar on July 20th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM about basic soil science and soil fertility as it relates to Maryland Nutrient Management. There are 2 CEUs available. Also, save the dave for the next webinar on August 3rd. More here. 

Blessing of the Combines

The Annual Blessing of the Combines will be taking place on August 6th in Snow Hill, MD. The parade will begin at 11:00 AM.  

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.