Market and Trade News

• NCGA presents a look at Mexico's corn import needs and changes in trade flow patterns here. The Maize Market video is found below.
• India's wheat production and ending stocks have been revised sharply lower, more here.
• The soft wheat harvest in France will rise to 34.82 million MT this year, more here.
• War in Ukraine continues to cause Havoc in Wheat Market, more here.
• U.S. Wheat's most recent harvest report can be found here.
• Check out the latest grain bids online here.

Maryland Crop Progress

• Corn is 89% fair or in better condition.
• Corn is 71% in silking stage and 16% in the milk stage.
• The webpage can be found here.

Wheat and Barley Yield Trials Results for 2022-2023

This year was unusual for wheat and barley production in our region and we have seen unprecedented yields both in our trials as well as in farmers' fields. We did not see detrimental effects of wheat diseases this year in MD, we documented some leaf rust but it appeared too late to affect the crop yields. Results can be found online here.

MDA & Nutrient Management

On July 17th, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced that they will continue to work with the University of Maryland to write nutrient management plans for farmers. There is a three-year agreement to be signed to continue the funding of the plan writers which will be managed by the Extension program. MDA is currently accepting nominations for farmers and industry professionals interested in participating in the task force. Nominations are due by August 9th, learn more here.

Ask Congress to Pass A Comprehensive Farm Bill & Farmer Videos

Farm bills only come around every five years. We need a comprehensive bipartisan bill that will protect and bolster America's corn crop. Act now here. The National Corn Growers released a video series featuring corn growers across the nation sharing their personal stories about how the farm bill affects their operations, view them here.

UME Frederick County is bringing farmers together every other Friday morning to discuss grain marketing strategies, read more here.

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Elaine Draper, thompsonagconsulting@gmail.com, Administrative Assistant

EPA Releases Draft Strategy to Better Protect Endangered Species from Herbicide Use

EPA released the draft Herbicide Strategy for public comment, a major milestone in the Agency's work to protect federally endangered and threatened (listed) species from conventional agriculture herbicides. Read the full press release online here.

Jacobs' Worked Celebrated at Classic

Delegate Jay Jacobs received the Dr. James R. Miller Award from the Maryland Grain Producers Association during the annual Maryland Commodity Classic. "Delegate Jacobs demonstrated leadership and ability to work across the aisle on important issues have elevated him to ranking minority members on the Environmental and Transportation Committee. Read more about Delegate Jacobs' here.

Moore Unveils Two New Environmental Initiatives

The new task force is being assembled as Maryland and six other Chesapeake Bay watershed jurisdictions to meet federal pollution reduction goals for the Bay. Moore described the effort as a novel approach that places a greater emphasis on science and data. Read more online here.

Palmer Amaranth Hitch-hiking?

Dorchester County farmer was scouting fields and was surprised to reach the back of one field where a dense patch of palmer amaranth had grown where corn had been planted. It is believed that the weed seed entered the field where deer corn was brought by hunters as bait for the animals. Read more here.

Maryland Farm & Harvest - Thinkport

Thinkport is the educational arm of Maryland Public Television and in conjunction with MAEF just developed 14 self paces lessons and lesson starters to reach K to 12 students, check it out here.

2023 Maryland County Fair and Show Schedule

View this guide to see the 2023 fair schedule across the state. County fairs are currently ongoing. View the guide here.

Penn State's Ag Progress Days

Join others August 8th - 10th for Penn State's Ag Progress Days at the Russel E Larson Ag Research Center. Learn more here.

National Corn Yield Contest

The 2023 corn yield contest is currently accepting farms. The entry period closes on August 16th. Learn more here.

$500 Million for Improved Regional Conservation Partnership Program

RCPP leverages a voluntary approach to conservation that expands the reach of conservation efforts and climate-smart agriculture through public-private partnerships. Increased funding is made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. Applications are now being accepted through August 18th. Learn more here.

Farm Progress Show

The 2023 Farm Progress Show is celebrating its 70th anniversary in Decatur, IL on August 29th -31st. Learn more online here.

Mid-Atlantic 4R Symposium

The Mid-Atlantic 4R Nutrient Stewardship Association is having a 4R symposium in lieu of a 4R field day at Cecil College on August 31st. More information is forthcoming, save the date!

MAEF Scholarship Golf Tournament

The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation will hold its annual scholarship golf tournament on September 13th at Oakmont Green Golf Course in Hampstead, MD. Learn more here.

USFRA's Honor the Harvest

USFRA is having its annual event from September 13th through 14th. More information is forthcoming and will be available online here.

National Sorghum Yield Contest

Registration is currently open and closes on November 15th. Learn more here.