Market and Trade News

• GM corn ban has detrimental effects - follow the science. More here.
• Calls from corn grower leaders are growing louder, more here.
• The 2023 US winter wheat crop is in considerably worse condition than the 2022 crop, more here.
• Russia withdraws from Black Sea deal, more here.
• Check out the latest grain bids online here.

Maryland Crop Progress/Condition

• Corn | 85% Harvested
• Wheat
• 67% Planted
• 33% Emerged

2022 Maryland Corn Hybrid Performance Results

Now live! The 2022 Maryland corn hybrid performance results have just been posted. Funded by the Grain Checkoff, trials are replicated at five locations in Maryland. Read the full report online here.

Registration and Housing Open November 15th

Online registration and housing for the 2023 Commodity Classic will open on November 15th. To register, reserve hotel rooms, sign up for email updates, and register for optional tours in and around Orlando, visit CommodityClassic.com. Early discounts on registration end on January 20th. More here.

Tenth Season of Maryland Farm & Harvest

Maryland Public Television's original series Maryland Farm & Harvest returns for its 10th anniversary season on Tuesday, November 15th. Tune in at 7:00 PM to view Maryland Grain Producers Association Past Chair, Evan Miles and other great farmers. Watch the preview here.

Custom Rates

Help the University of Maryland with its custom rates survey to keep viable and accurate data. You can complete the online survey here. Past reports can be found online here.

New Addition to Maryland Grain

Maryland Grain Producers Board Member, Evan Miles welcomed a healthy boy to the farm on October 26th. Congratulations to Evan and his wife, Angie!

2022 Harvest Photo Contest

Our annual harvest photo contest is currently accepting photos! Email Jennifer Gannon your 2022 harvest photos by November 6th to be entered in the contest. On November 7th, photos will be posted to our Facebook page. The most liked photo will be awarded, so be sure to vote!

2023 Grain Grant Proposals

Proposals for the 2023 Maryland Grain Producers Grant are being accepted until November 18th. Proposals must reach our mission - market development, research, and education of checkoff collected grains. More information 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

Marguerite Guare, marguerite.mdag@gmail.com, Administration

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

Trespass, Drone Incidents Prompt Discussion

Statutes regarding trespassers on private property are well-established, but when it comes to drones flying over property, a group of legal experts told concerned chicken farmers the regulations are well behind the technology's capabilities. Read more online here.

Maryland FFA Members

A number of Maryland FFA members attended the 95th National FFA Convention. Nationally, 24 Maryland members participated in Career and Leadership Development Events. Check out the article to view Maryland's success and well representation here.

Uncertainty the Trend for Fertilizer into 2023

Fertilizer prices soared in the spring, but despite concerns about supply, the product will likely not have many availability issues in 2022. However, farmers will continue paying higher prices for their products this winter and spring. More here.

NCGA Announced 2023 Action Teams

The new slate and returning farmers' leaders who will serve as members of its action teams and committees beginning on January 1st. These volunteer farmers will actively shape the future of their industry by guiding programs and carrying out policies and priorities that drive the association. Thank you to Evan Miles for continuing to serve on the Production Technology Access Action Team, more here.

Nori, Bayer partnership and Carbon Credits

Nori is looking to scale up its agriculture carbon credit program through a partnership with agrochemical giant Bayer Ag and its new digital platform that helps producers implement and manage regenerative practices such as cover crops and conservation tillage. More here.

USDA Conservation Program - Prioritize Climate Stewardship

The Environmental Working Group analyzed conservation data and found that less than 1% of CSP spending went to practices and enhancements the USDA considered to be "climate-smart." Therefore, EWG created a list of 207 climate-smart CSP practices and enhancements that are good at reducing both greenhouse gas emissions and the amount of nutrients in the water. Read the full article here.

Maryland Farm Bureau Convention

the 2022 Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Convention and Meeting of Delegates will be held December 3rd - 6th in Cambridge. Be sure to stop by the Maryland Grain Producers Booth! Registration closes on November 11th. More here.

Commodity Classic

The 2023 Commodity Classic will be held March 9-11, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Registration is currently open. Find the schedule of events and more information here.

National Sorghum Foundation Scholarship 

Undergraduates working towards an agriculturally-related degree are eligible for the National Sorghum Scholarship due December 1st. Check it out here.

Maryland Grain Producers Scholarship 

The Maryland Grain Producers has three different scholarships this year. Applications are due January 31st. More information and eligibility requirements can be found here.

• Three $3,000 scholarships to MGPA members studying for a 2 or 4-year degree. 
• Two $2,000 scholarships to MGPA members studying for a 2 or 4-year degree. 
• Two $1,000 scholarships for non-GMPA members studying agriculture in a 2 or 4-year program. 

National Corn Growers Association Scholarship

NCGA is proud to support three scholarship programs for three distinct audiences. Technical School/Community College, Academic Excellence, and Graduate Students. Applications are currently open and due January 31st. Learn more online here.