There are 3 days remaining to apply for one of the five $3,000 scholarships! Applicants will also be eligible for NCGA scholarships with just one application. For eligibility and more information view our website here.

Farmers regulated by the Nutrient Management Program are required to submit their 2021 Annual Implementation Reporting forms by March 1, 2022. Farmers have the option to submit their forms electronically. More information here.

MDA is urging all poultry farmers to remain vigilant and practice enhanced biosecurity on their farms after USDA APHIS confirmed findings of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in South and North Carolina. It is critical that everyone takes proper steps to isolate their birds and wild waterfowl migrating along the Atlantic flyway. Read the full press release here.

Update 1/26 - The Virginia state veterinarian informed poultry companies and allies that five wild waterfowl harvested by hunters were tested by USDA and found to be positive for highly pathogenic avian influnze. Source - DCA.

After the tornados plowed through Kentucky, Southern High School FFA Chapter met and decided to raise money and send supplies directly to farmers and specifically to an agriculture teacher who lost his home. Within a week they raised $35,000 in cash and in-kind donations of supplies. Over winter break seven FFA members and three chaperones traveled to Kentucky to clear fields of debris and helped fix livestock fence. Read the full story here.

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, Student Intern

The 2022 Maryland legislative session convened on Wednesday, January 13, 2022. The House of Delegates will be holding all committee hearings virtually and the Senate will also be virtual, at least until February 11th at which time leadership will re-evaluate having in-person hearings.

New bills are being posted daily on the General Assembly website. Those wanting to testify on bills must sign up and submit written testimony two days prior to the hearing.

Hearing February 2, 2022 in Senate

On January 11th, the US EPA completed the registration amendment process for Enlist One and Enlist Duo herbicides from Corteva. Quick facts on the changes can be found here. The full supporting document from EPA can be found here.

The National Corn Growers Association cautioned EPA on Tuesday about moving forward with a rule that could give the federal government sweeping regulatory power over America's farmlands. The proposed rule would give the federal government leeway to assert jurisdiction over features that are remote from and carry only minor volumes of water to downstream navigable waters. More here.

For EQIP-eligible farmers on Maryland's Eastern Shore and Harford County, funding is available for precision nutrient management and soil health conservation practices. For more information or to sign-up contact your local soil conservation district.

The 2022 contest will add a new quality component. The 24 yield winners' wheat will be tested for baking and milling qualities and if it meets all the criteria for "industry-desired" quality, the farmer will receive an additional $500 cash award. Learn more about the 2022 eligibility requirements and register here.

MDA expanded its spotted lanternfly quarantine to include Anne Arundel, Baltimore County and City, Carroll, Cecil, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Kent, Montgomery, and Washington. This expansion has been based on the confirmed existence of known populations. More information can be found here.

The shop motto this year is, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" due to the soaring costs and lack of availability. Farmers can benefit by investing in technology for more efficient fertilizer applications. Read more online here.

Dr. David Owens reported the recently completed Pest Loss Survey 2021 covered close to 90,000 acres. Stink bugs, slugs, and corn earworms were the most problematic/troublesome overall. More information can be found online here.

The University of Maryland will be holding the majority of its winter crop production meetings in person. There will be a few virtual options available as well. These meetings will take place until March 30th. Register online here.

In Salisbury, Maryland the 2022 Delmarva Soil Summit will be held on February 7th and 8th. Registration is currently open for in-person or virtual. There are a limited number of scholarships to help defray the cost of attendance. Learn more and apply online here.

Save the date - February 11th - for the 21st Women In Ag Conference. Come on out to the Queen Anne's County 4-H Park for tea and luncheon to celebrate 21 years of the MidAtlantic Women in Ag Conference. The event will begin at 9:30 AM, be sure to register online here.

The National Farm Machinery Show has announced attendee registration is open for the show starting February 16th. Read more online here.

The annual event will take place on Thursday, March 3rd. New this year, the Taste of Maryland will be held at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, Arundel Mills. More information and tickets can be purchased online here.

The 2022 National Commodity Classic is taking place March 8th-March 12th in New Orleans. The Commodity Classic will host a series of educational sessions and updates from various commodity associations. Learn more and see the schedule here.

Registration and housing is now open! Early discounts on registration end January 21st. Read more here.

Maryland Grain Producers Association has partnered with the National Corn Growers Association to offer a single application for both scholarships! NCGA has three scholarship applications open for students in the following categories:

The MGPA scholarship is open to students enrolled in two-year vocational schools or four-year universities seeking agricultural-related degrees. Applicant's families must be involved in grain production and members of MGPA. For the 2022 to 2023 school year, MGPA will be offering up to 5 scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each.

Scholarship applications are due by January 31st and can be found here.

The Mid Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers will award up to two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 for students enrolled in an agronomy or related field. Applications are due Friday, February 18th, and can be found online here.

For the 2022-2023 academic year, Maryland Farm Bureau is offering five $2,000 scholarships. Online applications are to b submitted by March 25th by 5:00 PM. Learn more online here.

For 2022, DCA is offering undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate scholarships of $3,000. Applications must be received no later than Friday, April 8th. Students working towards a degree in a subject relevant to Delmarva's chicken community are eligible. Find more information online here.

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