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Market and Trade News
- Argentina draught decreases corn projection by 2-3 million tons, more here.
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U.S winter wheat area planted is expected to increase by 2 percent to 34.1 million acres in the first forecast for the 2025/26 marketing year, more here.
- U.S. corn exports up 344 million bushels from this time last year, more here.
- The U.S. Grains Council released their corn quality report to bolster sales worldwide, more here.
- Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland continues to increase, but Chinese holdings dip. More here.
- The union has tentatively agreed on a new six-year contract, avoiding the potential East Coast port strike. More here.
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HPAI Spreads to Maryland
The first infection of avian influenza in Maryland was detected in Caroline County on January 10th, followed by two other cases in Queen Anne's and Caroline Counties. Find more information here.
The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced restrictions to Eastern Shore counties on hauling poultry litter on January 8th. Current restrictions are in effect until February 7th but may last longer depending on the status of infections. Read the full order here.
Slug Damage Survey
The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board is conducting a Slug Damage Survey to better understand the scope of slug damage experienced in the 2024 growing season and inform our research priorities moving forward. Please take the time to full out this survey to help our research be as impactful as possible.
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FTC Files Lawsuit Against John Deere
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against John Deere on January 15th for allegedly violating U.S. competition laws. The agency claims Deere’s equipment design often necessitates proprietary software available only to authorized dealers, which in turn limits farmers and independent repair shop’s ability to perform repairs. More here and here.
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Maryland Looks to Boost Farm Vehicle Weights
A bill backed by the state ag and transportation departments would increase the gross weight of five-axle vehicles from 87,000 to 88,000 pounds and set the six-axle limit at 95,000 pounds. The weight increase would align Maryland's regulations with Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. More here.
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Annual Implementation Reports Due March 1st
Annual Implementation Reports (AIRs) documenting nutrient applications for the calendar year 2024 are due to the Nutrient Management Program by March 1st, 2025. Farmers can report through the Maryland OneStop Portal online or complete a paper version of the AIR form and CAFO form. Find more information here.
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Mid-Atlantic 4R to Offer Cost-Share Funding
The Mid-Atlantic 4R team will be offering 30 vouchers available to farmers and agribusiness pairs to take one's farming operation to the next step in advanced nutrient management. The voucher may be used to implement a new nutrient management practice. More information and the application can be found here.
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Farm Smart - Nutrien Ag Solutions
Nutrien Ag Solutions is offering up to $2.50 per acre for farmers interested in recording and sharing harvested winter wheat, grain corn, silage corn, and soybean data.
Enrollment is open until February 15th and more information can be found here.
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Winter Crop Production Meetings
Your local agriculture agents are getting ready and planning Winter Production meetings. Don't miss the opportunity to earn pesticide recertification and nutrient management credits at these meetings. More here.
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Ag Law Education Initiative Workshops
There will be two one-day workshops on January 22nd in Ellicott City and January 29th at Wor-Wic Community College from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The free program will cover those legal issues that Maryland landowners may face. Lunch is provided so be sure to register online here.
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55th Taste of Maryland Agriculture
Thursday, February 6th at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at Arundel Mills in Hanover. Purchase tickets online here.
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Commercial Pesticide Applicator Recertification
Join the University of Maryland on February 4th in Frederick, MD and February 6th in Denton, MD. Continuing education credits will be available for Commercial Pesticide Applicators and others to renew their licenses. CCA credits will also be available for DE, MD, PA, and WV. Register for the Denton event here and the Frederick event here.
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Maryland Farm Bureau Day in Annapolis
Maryland Farm Bureau will be hosting their annual Day in Annapolis on February 7th. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet elected officials and learn about current legislation. Register here.
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2025 Commodity Classic
Registration is open! This year's event will take place in Denver, Colorado and will begin on Sunday, March 2nd. Save the date and register here.
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Mid-Atlantic Certified Crop Adviser Scholarship
The Mid-Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers are opening their 2025 scholarship application for undergraduate students working towards a degree in agriculture. Preference will be given to students interested in crop science/agronomy. The board agreed to fund up to $1,500 in scholarship funding for the 2025 school year. Applications are due January 31st, learn more here.
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National Corn Growers Association Scholarship
The National Corn Growers Association is excited to announce the launch of its Fall 2025 Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting students pursuing educational opportunities in agriculture and related fields. Applications are now open and will close on January 31st. Learn more online here.
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Mountaire Scholarship
Every year, Mountaire awards dozens of $2,500 scholarships to children and grandchildren of Mountaire employees, growers, and grain producers. The deadline to apply is March 3rd. The application can be found here.
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Maryland Farm Bureau Scholarship
The Maryland Farm Bureau is awarding five $2,000 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Three scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing academic degrees in food, agriculture and/or natural resources disciplines, and two scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing degrees in other academic disciplines or who are pursuing minors in food, agriculture and/or natural resources disciplines. Applications are due March 21st and can be found here.
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University of Maryland Workforce Development Internship
The University of Maryland Workforce Development Internship is a ten-week full-time Summer experiential learning and professional development opportunity for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a in a two-year, four-year degree or certificate program and who are interested in a career in agriculture and natural resources. Applications are due March 23rd and can be found here.
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Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation Scholarship
MAEF Academic Scholarships are open to rising junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in majors leading to careers in agricultural education or Extension education. Qualified candidates should complete and submit their online application by March 25th. More information can be found here.
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Delmarva Chicken Association Scholarship
Undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 are available to residents of the Delmarva Peninsula who are undergraduate students at any accredited, degree-granting institution, with an academic major in a subject relevant to Delmarva's chicken community and who are pursuing a career path leading to employment in any segment of Delmarva's chicken community. Graduate level scholarships of $3,000 will be available to graduate students at United States universities who are engaged in research that directly benefits Delmarva's chicken community. Applications for both are due March 28th and can be found here.
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