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Market and Trade News
- World grain analysts weighs in on 2024 crop outlook, more here.
- Wheat a part of Russia's food aid initiative, is destined for the CAR, more here.
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Reopening of Eagle Pass and El Paso Crossings
Ag organizations are pleased with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's announcement of the reopening of the Eagle Pass and El Paso rail crossings into Mexico. Twenty-five percent of U.S. corn exports into Mexico go through El Paso and Eagle Pass. Read more online here.
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Lothian Elevator Seeking Long-Term Manager
Anne Arundel County will solicit bids later this month to find a long-term operator for their recently purchased grain elevator in Lothian County. Because the county's short-term lease with Warfield Brothers, announced in September, was tied to an "emergency procurement," the county is required to re-bid the contract. Read more here.
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EPA Update on Next Steps for Chlorpyrifos
In light of the November 2, 2023 Eight Circuit Court of Appeal's decision to vacate the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2021 final rule effectively prohibiting the use of the pesticide Chlorpyrifos on food or feed crops, EPA is issuing an update on its intended next steps. Upon issuance of the Eighth Circuit's mandate all Chlorpyrifos tolerances would automatically be in effect once again. In conformance with the Eighth Circuit's ruling and after issuance of the mandate, EPA intends to issue a notice correcting the Code of Federal Regulations to reflect the court's reinstatement of Chlorpyrifos tolerances. More can be found here.
Now Enroll in FAS ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
The USDA announced that agricultural producers can now enroll in the Farm Service Agency's Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year. The deadline to complete enrollment and any election change is March 15, 2024. Read more online here.
IRA Climate and Clean Energy Solutions
The Biden-Harris Administration is making a historic investment in rural communities, expanding clean energy, and supporting American energy independence, investing in popular conservation programs and climate-smart agriculture, and fostering economic opportunity. For Maryland updates click here.
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Doe Harvest Challenge
Lower County Farm Bureau's are working together for a 2024 doe harvest challenge. The challenge will be from January 5th to 7th. For each doe or anterless deer harvested, hunters will receive a ticket and a duplicate ticket will be placed in a drawing. There will be 12 tickets drawn for $1,000 each on Monday, January 8th.
2023 National Sorghum Producers Yield Contest
Congratulations to Maryland Sorghum growers for your accomplishment and recognition in the National Sorghum Contest. Read the full results online here.
Mitch Quillen placed third Nationally with 155.96 bu/A.
Chestnut Manor Farms and William F Willard Farms LLC also placed as a State Winner.
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Maryland's Healthy Soils Competitive Fund
MDA is accepting applications for its Healthy Soils Competitive Fund from Jan 3rd to March 6th. If you have an innovative conservation idea for your farm, this program is for you! It provides financial assistance to qualifying farmers who want to adopt a range of soil health or agroforestry practices. It aims to support farmers and operations who are ineligible for other programs. More here.
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3 Sorghum Herbicide Technologies Offer Grass Control
Sorghum producers have three new post emergence herbicide technologies in their grass control toolbox: Double Team, igrowth and Inzen sorghum. Understand how they work here.
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Biden Backs Ethanol Industry on Low-Emission Aviation Fuel Tax Credits
The Biden administration said on Friday it will recognize a methodology favored by the ethanol industry in guidance to companies looking to claim tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a pivotal win for the politically powerful U.S. corn lobby. But the administration will also update the methodology by March 1, which leaves some uncertainty for corn-based ethanol producers, as it could ultimately tighten requirements around SAF feedstocks. More here.
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Fertigation Highlights N-TIME Nutrient Management Platform
Jackson Stansell, Founder and CEO of Sentinel Fertigation describes his new software platform, N-TIME. A nutrient management platform, N-TIME focuses on nitrogen recommendation for farmers, specifically those applying fertilizer in season. By analyzing multiple sources of satellite imagery, N-TIME isolates the impact nitrogen has on potential yields, tracks nitrogen sufficiency and determines a seven day nitrogen demand for the observed crops. More here.
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USFRA Podcast
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers share stories from the fields including farm, food, facts, and everything in between. The podcast is a great way to hear from experts, get educated about the challenges, and pass the time as you're working the fields or driving into the office. The most recent podcast in entitled "Honor the Harvest and the Future of Ag." Listen here.
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ProGro BIO Announces Completion of 2023 Microbial Crop Trial Program
ProGro BIO announced that it has completed its 2023 microbial crop trial program. The program extensively tested the efficacy of ProGro BIO's cornerstone microbial soil inoculant, Rhizol, across 15,000 acres of crop in 23 states some 375 plots. Learn more about the microbial product here.
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VA's Hula Breaks His Won World Yield Mark
Mid-Atlantic farmers placed first in five of the six national divisions they are eligible in for the 2023 National Corn Growers Yield Contest. The national winners include five-time contest record holder, David Hula of Charles City, VA who broke his own world record with a yield entry of 623.8439 bushels per acre. Read more here.
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Crop Production Meetings
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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MDA Nutrient Management Updates
MDA will host a Nutrient Management Update on 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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UMD to Host Ag Law Program on Jan 16th
The Department of Agricultural and Resources Economics (AREC) will host the SO You Want to Own Farmland in Maryland workshop on January 16th in Cockeysville from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The program will be at the Baltimore County Ag Center, 114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030. To register for the free event, click 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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Future Harvest's 25th Annual Conference
Registration is now open with the theme "Nourish & Flourish: From the Ground Up," Join Future Harvest on January 18th to 20th at College Park. More here.
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Soil Health Meeting & Breakfast
ShoreRivers and the Maryland Department of Agriculture is having a Soil Health Meeting and Breakfast to learn about building healthy soils in Maryland. The event will take place on January 23rd at the Ruthsburg Community Center. RSVP by January 12th to lbuckless@shorerivers.org or 443-385-0511 extension 210.
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2024 Taste of MD Ag
The 54th Taste of Maryland Agriculture is set for Thursday, February 1st at the Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland! Get your tickets early, prices increase on January 12th. Buy tickets here.
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Mid-Atlantic Women in Ag
The conference goals are to provide women involved in agriculture an opportunity to come together to learn about current issues and topics so they can make informed decisions concerning their agribusinesses and family lives. Starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 3:30 PM with a light breakfast and lunch. Register for the February 15th event in Stevensville, 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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1890 National Scholars Program
USDA is accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue food and agriculture career paths. The application deadline is March 1, 2024. The program is available to eligible high school seniors entering their freshman year of college as well as rising college sophomores and juniors. More here.
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MAEF Opens 2024 Academic & Seibel Scholarships
The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Academic and Seibel Scholarships. The recipients of the MAEF Academic Scholarship will receive $1,500 in support of their academic achievements and pursuit of a career in agricultural or Extension education. Qualified candidates should complete and submit their online application by March 25, 2024. More online 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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