95% of US corn is planted and in 76% good/excellent rating, more here.

Check out the most recent US Wheat Associates' harvest report here.

Wheat is well past the stage of FHB infection (as of May 27th). Some other fungal foliar diseases have been observed but the damage is not going to be substantial now. More in the latest report here.

June 2021 Agronomy Newsletter can be found here.

Last week, KCoe Isom, a food and agriculture consulting and accounting firm, hosted a Tax Reform Watch webinar for corn growers regarding News and Perspective on Tax Planning and Priorities. You can access the recorded webinar and slides online here.

The world's largest meat processing company has resumed most production after a weekend cyberattack. JBS has resumed production at all its plants. Read more here.

2021 dates and drop-off locations for its annual recycling program has been announced. To participate in this free, voluntary program, farmers must submit an application before 9.15.2021. Learn more here.

Ag producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the USDA if they planted cover crops during this crop year. Read more about the PCCP here.

President Biden has released a fiscal budget for 2022. Learn more about Chesapeake Bay Program funding here. Four other categories the budget is proposed to cover can be found here.

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A robot has been designed with augers to help move grain by a remote control. The robot could be in the market in five years with a cost of $4,000. This summer, the robot is working trails on farms. Read more here.

Sign-up will begin July 1st and run until the 16th for MDA's cover crop program. Applications will be mailed and can be completed online. The base plant rate is $45 an acre. There is an early plant and extended season incentive as well as a multi-species incentive. More information can be found online here.

Bayer Crop Science has announced a new herbicide coming mid-decade to help farmers battle problem weeds such as waterhemp and palmer amaranth. Diflufenican will be introduced under the brand name Convintro as it is pending approval by the EPA. Learn more here.

The National Corn Growers has announced that it is closing the doors to the Soil Health Partnership due to current program costs. The organization has accomplished its original mission after being established in 2014. Read more here.

Research has been conducted and has demonstrated that Select was the most effective for corn 2 to 3 inches tall. For taller corn (4 to 6 inches tall), Gramoxone in combination with a photosystem II-inhibiting herbicide was the most effective. Liberty is a third option, but it will not control LibertyLink hybrids. Check out the full article for more suggestions here.

To stop the spread of FHB, plant breeders are working to develop cultivars with improved resistance to FHB. A team of plant pathologists primarily based at Rutgers University recently generated wheat overexpressing two non-specific lipid transfer proteins and found that this enhanced protection against the fungus and led to a reduction of one of the major mycotoxins. More information on research and proteins can be found here.

The 52nd Taste of Maryland Agriculture will be held on Thursday, February 3rd at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at Arundel Mills in Hanover. Mark your calendars for the annual event and learn more here.

The 2021 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail has kicked off! Visit 10 on-farm creameries across the state by September 30th and share a photo online with #MDIceCreamTrail. Read more about the creameries and trail here.

Today is the last day to terminate cover crops and certify with your local soil conservation district office.

The 2021 Eastern shore Procrastinators Pesticide Conference will be held on June 8th. Register for $75 online here.

A webinar training provides participants with a basic overview of MD Nutrient Management Certification Examination. More information can be found here.

Save the date for the upcoming exam on August 6th! Information pending at this time but will be online here.

The next exam to become a Certified Crop Advisor will take place this August. Learn more, find learning materials, and register here.

MLB announced that NCGA has agreed to become an official partner of this summer's MLB at Field of Dreams presented by Geico. The game will be played in Iowa on August 12th and will be broadcasted nationally on FOX.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture is offering Commercial Pesticide Exams this year. View dates and locations here.

LEAD Maryland is currently accepting applications for the next class until October 1st. Application and more information can be found online here.

Mountaire Farms is accepting applications for $2,500 scholarships. Applications are due on June 7th and recipients will be announced on July 15th. Learn more and apply online here.

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