• Russian wheat exports for July/August are expected to total 5.9 million tonnes, 27% less than last year and the lowest amount since 2017-18. More here.
• Pro Farmer estimates total 2022 U.S. crop production far below USDA predictions, more here.
• Nationally, barley production is estimated at 157,848,000 bushels, an increase of 34% from 2021. 
• U.S Wheat Associate's weekly harvest report can be found here.
• Check out the latest grain bids online here.

Maryland Crop Progress/Condition 

• Corn | 13% Mature | 70% Dented | 93% Dough | 97% Above Fair Condition

CIG On-Farm Trial Funding Available

NRCS has opened up the application period for Conservation Innovation Grants for on-farm trials. This year's funding priorities are climate-smart agricultural solutions, irrigation water management, nutrient management, and soil health. Applications are being accepted now through 9/22/2022. Learn more here. 

Ears in Washington- An Update from NCGA

Monthly column provided by Brooke Appleton of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). This month Appleton discusses the Next Generation Fuels Act and the Farm Bill. Full article here. 

Grain Growers Urged to Back Atrazine

"Farmers need every tool in the toolbox to control weeds while avoiding herbicide resistance" said Lindsay Thompson. Lancaster Farming has more to say here. You can protect atrazine by submitting comments to EPA here.

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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

Farmers on the Rise

Horizon Farm Credit is hosting the second annual Farmers on the Rise award competition for young, beginning, small, minority, and veteran (YBSMV) farmers. This award program was created to honor outstanding farmer owner-operators within the diverse agricultural community who excel in their field. The program is offering up to ten $10,000 awards to the top ten contestants. The application will open on August 22, 2022. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2022. More here.

Japan Biotech Regulators Visit Maryland

The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently organized a team of Japanese regulators involved in the food, feed and environmental approvals of biotech corn events in Japan to travel to the United States. While stateside, the group met with Council staff, U.S. government regulators, biotech seed companies and industry organizations, and U.S. corn producers and companies involved in the production, distribution and exports of U.S. corn to Japan.

Maryland Energy Administration to Open Program to Farmers

The Maryland Energy Administration announced the opening of the fiscal 2023 Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program. With funds provided through the Strategic Energy Investment Fund, the program encourages development of solar canopies over parking lots and parking garages. For the first year, MEA will be piloting a new element of the program to incentivize installation of solar panels over bodies of water. More here.

National Corn Yield Contest

Farmers participating in the National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest should have results submitted no later than two weeks after harvest or by the contest deadline of November 30th to be included in the 2022 rankings. Winners will be announced on December 14th. More here.

Strip-Till Basics Covered at Field Day

The Delaware-Maryland 4R Alliance held their annual field day on August 31st at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown, Maryland. Strip tillage systems were a focal point, highlighting two different pieces of equipment. Read more about the event and strip tillage here.

US Grains Council App

The US Grains Council has an app! You can make conversions simple. Learn more here. 

Commodity Classic

The 2023 Commodity Classic will be held March 9-11, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Find the schedule of events and more information here.

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. 

Feed Your Future Scholarship

AgCareers.com is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a degree in an agriculture related field or intend to have a career in agriculture. Applications are open now, until October 31, 2022. Learn more or apply 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. Applications are due September 16, 2022. Learn more about the program here.