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Market and Trade News
- China purchased 110,000 Metric Tons of U.S. Soft Red winter wheat, more here.
- The United Nations World Food Program warned that Ukraine's wheat production may be unable to meet domestic and export demand in the years to come, more here.
- Growing number of ships are leaving Ukraine's Black Sea ports loaded with grain, metals, and other cargo despite the threat of attack and floating explosive mines, more here.
- Vilsack planning trade missions for 2024 and opening public comment for RAPP, more here.
- Despite a hot, dry summer that plunged many into drought status, U.S. farmers defied all odds to produce a record crop, more here.
- U.S. Grains Council Corn Harvest Quality Report can be found here.
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EPA - Effects of Atrazine on Aquatic Ecosystems
The EPA is releasing the meeting minutes and final report document for the August 2023, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel that peer reviewed EPA's white paper: Examination of Microcosm/Mesocosm Studies for Evaluating the Effects of Atrazine on Aquatic Plant Communities. The white paper presented EPA's reevaluation of 11 atrazine studies identified by the 2012 FIFRA SAP as warranting further review. More here.
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Farm Bill Extension
The House and Senate passed a continuing resolution that extends the 2018 farm bill for one year, but the association said the extension is no substitute for a fully reauthorized farm bill. NCGA and state partners will continue to work closely with policymakers to ensure that corn growers' key priorities are included in the final bill. Read more online here.
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MGPUB - Volunteers of the Year
The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board was named the 2023 Volunteers of the Year by Chesapeake Charities. Each year, Chesapeake Charities hosts a Celebration of Charities hosts a Celebration of Charity honoring exceptional volunteers, philanthropists, advocates, and non-profits in the Chesapeake Bay region who have had a profound impact on the community. Every year an area of focus is highlighted and for 2023, Maryland's Farming Community was chosen to be honored. Read more online here. The Star Democrat's story can be found here.
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NCYC Harvest Deadline Extended
The National Corn Yield Contest Harvest Entry deadline has been extended to Tuesday, December 5th. The 2023 NCYC Winner's Announcement will still take place on Wednesday, December 13th. More information can be found online here.
November Agronomy News
The University of Maryland Extension recently released their November Agronomy News. There is 2023 research findings on pest management, cover crops, tar spot, and much more! View the newsletter here.
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Animal Rights Lobby in MD Revisits Cage-Free Eggs
Proposed legislation would require eggs produced or sold in Maryland to come from cage-free chickens, representing what animal advocates say would be the first major animal welfare law targeting agriculture. Proposed legislation would require eggs produced or sold in Maryland to come from cage-free chickens, representing what animal advocates say would be the first major animal welfare law targeting agriculture. Read more online here.
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Pioneer Announces New Soybean Seed Series
Z-Series soybeans, the newest seed series from Pioneer, will be available in limited quantities in 2024 and commercially available in 2025. The new class of seeds will offer significant agronomic advancements including improved disease tolerance for SDS, brown stem rot, white mold, and iron deficiencies. Read more online here.
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John Deere Wins $16.3 M in Patent Lawsuit against Kinze, Ag Leader
An Iowa jury awarded John Deere a total of $16.3 million in damages and royalties from Kinze Manufacturing and Ag Leader Technology on October 30th. Stating the two companies infringed on patents for seeding methods owned by Deere and Co. and its subsidiary John Deere Shared Services, Inc. More information can be found here.
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Good Microbes Could Help Fight Tar Spot
New ways to counter tar spot were hiding in plain sight. Upon closer examination of the spots that develop when tar spot begins, USDA ARS scientists at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Illinois, discovered that other fungi and bacteria were present and working against the fungus. More work remains to be done to see if practical applications come from this discovery. Read the full story here.
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CBF Statement on 2023 Chesapeake Bay Dead Zone
The dead zone in the Chesapeake Bay this year is the smallest since monitoring began in 1985, according to data released by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Old Dominion University, and Virginia Institute of Marine Science. Read Chesapeake Bay Foundation's comment online here.
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AFA and National FFA Organization
In the dynamic landscape of American agriculture, two powerhouse organizations, Agriculture Future of America (AFA) and the National FFA Organization, signed a MOU. For many FFA members, involvement in AFA is a logical next step in their agricultural career development. Working together, FFA and AFA are building pathways that lead more young people to finding and pursuing careers in agriculture. Read the full story online here.
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Grow & Fortify Announces Closure, Celebrate Success
Grow & Fortify LLC a firm specializing in consultation and business development in the value-added agriculture industry, will close its doors at the end of the year. This decision was not made lightly, and it comes with a mix of emotions as we reflect on our incredible journey since 2015. Learn more about Grow & Fortify's success here.
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Crop Production Meetings
Queen Anne's County Harvest Breakfast - December 1st - More here
Kent County Agronomy Breakfast - December 7th - More here
Northern MD Field Crops Day - December 7th - More here.
Southern MD Crops Conference - December 7th - More here.
Grain Marketing Virtual Meeting - January 5th - More here.
Talbot County Agronomy Program - January 10th - More here.
Carroll County Mid-Winter Meeting - January 11th - More here.
Manure Meeting - January 24th - More here.
Lower Shore Agronomy Meeting - January 26th - More here.
Cecil County Winter Agronomy Meeting - February 8th - More here.
Harford County Mid-Winter Agronomy Meeting - February 20th - More here.
Central MD Agronomy Meeting - February 21st - More here
Mid-Shore Agronomy Meeting - February 22nd - More here.
Queen Anne's Agronomy Day - March 1st - More here.
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Maryland Farm Bureau Convention
The 108th Maryland Farm Bureau Convention will take place December 2nd to 5th at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. Learn more online here.
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Advanced Cover Cropping Field Day
Farmers and ag service providers are invited to learn about cover cropping strategies from two successful farmers and how they came to their current practices. The tour starts at Arnold Farm in Chestertown, MD on December 6th. Register here.
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Conversation with the Agriculture Secretaries, Dec 7th
Join the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture for a virtual "Conversation with the Agriculture Secretaries" from DE, MD, NJ, and PA on December 7th. The conversation is about agriculture in our region in 2024. Learn more and register online here.
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Advanced IPM Conference
The 2023 Advanced IPM Conference will be held on December 8th at Carroll Community College. Sessions will cover a variety of relevant IPM topics. Registration is $85 per person and space is limited. Learn more and register here.
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MDA Nutrient Management Updates
MDA will host a Nutrient Management Update on December 19th and January 9th. There will be continuing education credits and a small fee of $30 for breakfast and lunch. Register online here.
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Delaware Ag Week
Delaware Agriculture Week welcomes you back to the Delaware State Fair Grounds for a week of in-person and reconnecting from Monday January 8th to Thursday, January 11th. Save the date and learn more here.
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Keystone Farm Show
There is no admission charge or parking fee but there is a ticket to be filled out at the door for admission. The show runs from January 9th to January 11th. The event is held at the York Fairground in York, PA. Learn more here.
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Class A CDL Grant
To assist farmers with the financial burden now associated with the classes required to obtain a CDL for themselves and or their employees, a $1,500 grant will be awarded to two applicants. Apply online by March 1st, learn more here.
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Maryland Grain Producers Scholarships
The Maryland Grain Producers are offering seven scholarships totaling $15,000 for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Applications are due January 31, 2024. Learn more about the different scholarship opportunities and apply online here.
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National Corn Growers Association Scholarships
Grower-members who make up the National Corn Growers Association are eligible to apply for one of the four national scholarships. Applications are due online by January 31, 2024. Learn more online here.
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Mid-Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers Scholarship
The 2024 scholarship is available for undergraduate students studying agronomy, plant science, soil science, or an agriculture-related degree. Two scholarships are available for $1,000 each. Applications are due online by February 16, 2024. More here.
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Delmarva Chicken Association Scholarship
DCA is offering undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate scholarships of $3,000. Applications must be submitted by March 29, 2024. Learn more here.
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Please contact us with any questions.
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