Top U.S. 2020/21 Corn Markets

Nearly half of the US corn crop was in the ground as of Sunday, progress here.

As COVID restrictions lift, chicken demand rises. Full article here.

Wheat freeze damage in Oklahoma, but does not appear widespread, here.

FHB risk is low across Maryland (as of May 3rd). Read about wheat and barley stages across the state, fungicides, and more in the latest report here.

The latest grain bids can be found here.

You are not alone! The National Commodity Classic covered mental health in the agriculture community. Listen here.

Thanks to higher demand, shipping backlogs, and pandemic-related delays, your agriculture chemicals are costing more and taking longer to get. Read more about these challenges here.

The National Corn Growers Association launches a campaign to share its sustainability story. Check the campaign out here.

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The Maryland Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for farmers interested in enrolling their fields in the Farming for Healthy Soils program. Farmers can receive cost-share of $10 to $55 an acre to adopt key practices. Learn more and enroll today here.

The Biden-Harris administration outlined a vision for how the US can work collaboratively to conserve and restore the lands, waters, and wildlife that supports and sustains the nation. The recommendations are contained in a report outlining a locally-led and voluntary nationwide conservation goal to conserve 30% of US lands and waters by 2030. Read more here.

In 2020, 7,844 growers accepted the challenge, will you this year? The National Corn Yield Contest is accepting entries. Be sure to enroll by June 30th for a discount. Learn more here.

Cost-share funding for poultry litter storage for grains farmers is currently available. Contact your local Soil Conservation District to learn more and enroll today! Read more here.

President Biden released the "American Families Plan" proposal. Read more about the investments (child nutrition, community college cost) here.

The movie SILO is now available to watch worldwide. The movie will be streamed at 200 movie theaters and online in the comfort of your home. Learn more about the movie and view it here.

ShoreRivers proudly presents its annual "State of the Rivers" online on May 7th starting at 5:00 PM. Nancy Cordes, CBS News chief will emcee the live presentation. Register for the event here.

Maryland Farm Bureau is having three Trucking Forums this year. On May 20th the event will be held at the St. Mary's Fairgrounds, May 27th at Garrett County College, and June 4th at Queen Anne's County 4-H Park. Learn more and register here.

The last day to terminate cover crop and certify with your local soil conservation district office is June 1st.

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

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

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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