Market and Trade News

• Maryland Department of Agriculture participated in a trade mission with El Salvador, more here.
• Farm Futures survey shared 2024 acreage estimates, here.
• Takeaways from the North Asia Marketing Conference, here.
• Turkey has failed to persuade Russia to rejoin the Ukraine grain deal, more here.
• Australia trims wheat crop estimate following dry conditions, curbing global supplies, more here.
• Egypt buys nearly a million tons of Russian wheat in private deal, more here.
• U.S. Wheat's most recent harvest report can be found here.

Maryland Crop Progress

• Corn is 86% fair or in better condition.
• Corn is 89% in the dough stage, 65% in the dented stage, ad 16% in the mature stage.
• The webpage can be found here.

County Races to Find New Elevator Operator

Negotiations between Mountaire and Anne Arundel County to operate a shuttered grain elevator vital to Southern Maryland farmers ended last month, and the county is rushing to find a new operator in time for the fall harvest, a county official said last week. Read the full press release here.

Let NHTSA Here Your Voice

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has taken one-way towards an electric vehicle future. Its new proposal would require an industry fleet-wide average of approximately 58 miles per gallon for cars and light duty trucks by model year 2032. The rule would also require a 10 percent increase in fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and vans year over year.

2023 to 2024 On-Farm Trials

University of Maryland's Agronomy Program is looking for volunteers to participate in our on-farm trials for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. The On-Farm Trials Coordinator will assist with all aspects of implementing the protocols and compensation will be provided. Find the protocols and sign-up online here.

Maryland Nutrient Management Farmer Training & Certification

If you are interested in writing your own Nutrient Management Plan the fall course will be September 25th to October 23rd. Registration closes on September 18th and the cost for the course is a $20 exam fee. The course is online. Learn more here or register here.

Splitting Nitrogen Found to Increase Yields in Corn

Splitting nitrogen across multiple applications has been found to increase yield, regardless of most other differences in nutrient management practices. This study is in its third year and is seeking acres for the fourth and final year of research in 2024. "We're not increasing the rate of fertilizer in this practice. We're just increasing the times that they put it on," Rosenbaum said. Read the full press release here.

September Agronomy News can be found here.

We Are Here for YOU

Lindsay Thompson, lindsay.mdag@gmail.com, Executive Director

Jenell Eck McHenry, jenell.mdag@gmail.com, Programs and PR Director

Jennifer Gannon, jennifer.mdag@gmail.com, Programs and PR Assistant

Elaine Draper, thompsonagconsulting@gmail.com, Administrative Assistant

Ag Organizations React to EPA's Decision on WOTUS Rule

Agriculture organizations like the National Corn Growers Association expressed disappointment with the revised WOTUS rule that was issued by the EPA and the army Corps of Engineers. Read their reactions here.

Root Activated Phosphate Fertilizer

Crops don't eat nutrients, they drink them. Therefore, fertilizer products must go into the soil solution to be taken up by the plant. The early research done by 12 Land Grant Universities helped propel the team at Crystal Green to bring the product to market. Read more online here.

NRCS is now Accepting Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants

NRCS recently announced that $65 million is available nationwide for Conservation Innovation Grants. Applications are being accepted now through October 30, 2023. For the two funding opportunities and priorities, click here.

NCGA Praises Senators for Calling on USDA

NCGA applauds two Senators for a letter they sent to the USDA encouraging the agency to allocate funding from the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act to support the creation of new and better market opportunities for farmers, as well as in-kind international food assistance. Read more here.

Farm and Food Workers Relief Program

Frontline farm workers and meatpacking workers can apply for a one-time $600 pandemic relief payment. The program will close on September 30, 2023 or when funds are out. Learn more about eligibility here.

Bird Flu is Undergoing Changes

A new study from researchers in China and Nottingham has discovered that a subtype of avian flu virus, which could increase the risk of the disease being passed on to humans. Read the full story here.

New Cover Crop Survey Data Challenges

A new national survey report has found that the vast majority of farmers who use cover crops don't need incentive payments to continue with the practice because of how much they appreciate its value to their land and business. Read more here.

Maryland Soybean Board Encourages Consumers to "Ask A Farmer'

The Maryland Soybean Board has embarked on a new campaign encouraging consumers to "ask a farmer" through a series of television commercials. The series of commercials, each featuring a Maryland soybean grower, explain how farmers are using pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), conservation practices, and producing various bio-based products to benefit both consumers and the environment. Read the full press release here.

Changing Weather Patterns and Farming's Bottom Line

Farm Journal is inviting you for their update covering weather patterns and farming's bottom line. Join them on September 12th at 2:00 PM eastern. Be sure to register online here.

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.

Citizen Advocate Webinar

In partnership with the National Corn Growers Association, Congressional Management Foundation is offering a webinar on September 26th at 3:00 PM. The webinar covers keeping in touch with constituents from a virtual platform. Register here.

Delmarva Chicken Festival

A beloved public event is returning this year to celebrate 100 years of growing chicken on the Delmarva. The free festival will take place October 7, 2023, from 1:00 - 7:00 PM at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, MD. More here.

National Sorghum Yield Contest

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

Purina Animal Nutrition Launches Scholarship Program

Purina Animal Nutrition if offering scholarship to assist students involved in agriculture and livestock production in pursuing their passions and further their education. Applications are now open and close on October 12th. Learn more here.