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Brazilian farmers have harvested 78% of their 2020/2021 soybean crop and were able to finish planting their second corn crop. Read more here.

Mexico's plans to ban the import of GMO corn will only apply to the grain used for human food products, not livestock feed. Read more here.

The latest grain bids can be found here.

Find the University of Maryland's April Agronomy News edition here.

USDA is providing $20 an acre to the farmers who enrolled and received funding per acre during the second round of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Farmers should automatically receive assistance with no action necessary. Learn more here and contact your FSA office for questions.

Weekly crop progress reports are back! You can find the latest report here.

Last month, a circuit court judge in Montgomery County reversed MDE's final 2020 Animal Feeding Operation Discharge Permit. Read the full article to understand more about this decision here.

Farm Journal is moderating a webinar about the emerging world of carbon markets on Thursday, April 15th at 4:00 PM. Register online here.

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The 2021 virtual legislative session is coming to an end next week. Things are moving fast and furious, nothing of concern, but to avoid speculation on what will happen between now and midnight on Monday, we will send out an end of session report next week.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture announced the Manure Transport Program will increase the cost-share rate for farmers and manure brokers hauling poultry manure to qualifying farms to $28 per ton. Full story here.

The Fertilizer Institute and partners announced the organizations and products selected for phase two trials in the Next Gen Fertilizer Challenges. The challenges aim to accelerate the development of innovating fertilizer product technologies and to increase the use of existing enhanced efficiency fertilizers. Read more here.

The newest episode of SARE's animation series illustrates how producers can use cover crops to improve productivity and sustainability. Check it out below.

MidAtlantic Farm Credit recently announced a record-breaking patronage distribution of over $54 million in cash to its members. The Association returned over 73% of their patronage sourced income, reducing borrowers' interest rates by almost 40%. Read more here.

If you were unable to tune in last week, you can watch the National 4R Virtual Field Day recordings online here. Mike Twining with Willard Agri-Service presented on "Making Business Sense with 4Rs & Conservation." You can watch Mike's presentation here.

MDA has announced that four new conservation practices are now eligible for cost-share funding up to 87.5% through the MACS Program. These practices include windbreaks, hedgerows, silvopasture, tree and shrub establishment, and pasture fencing. Learn more here.

Jon Doggett with NCGA talks with Brett Begemann, the Chief Operating Chief Officer at Bayer Crop Science. They talk about new inputs in the technology pipeline, the future of farming, and Bayer's role in the ag industry. Tune in here.

The association is looking for candidates and dairy maids! This program prepares young women to be leaders while providing promotional opportunities for enthusiasts. Read more about eligibility here.

The MALPF is now accepting easement applications for the FY22 cycle. Eligible farmers who are interested in preserving their land as an agricultural easement should apply with their county preservation program office. Learn more here.

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

An update will be held on April 14th and 15th from Noon to 3 PM. More information can be found here.

The 2021 MGPA scholarship is now open and accepting applications through April 30, 2021. Learn more here.

The Delmarva Chicken Association is offering undergraduate and graduate scholarships. Applications are due by April 9th. Learn more here.

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