Wheat futures builds the expectation that winter wheat acres will increase, more here.

97% of US corn is mature and in 60% good/excellent condition with 57% harvested for grain. Full report here.

There are still unresolved issues in "phase one," including ag issues such as China's unfilled pledge to overhaul its process for approving genetically modified traits, read more on US new trade engagement with China here.

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has increased its one-time signing bonus for eligible farmers and landowners who install forest buffers along qualifying stream corridors through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP). Read the full press release online here.

The USDA is investing $10 million in a new initiative to sample, measure, and monitor soil carbon on RP acres to better quantify the climate outcomes of the program. Read more here.

John Deere members went on strike after talks with Deere & Co. had failed to reach an agreement. The union's call for a strike affects more than 10,000 workers at 14 Deere facilities nationally. The full article can be found here.

Nearly all of the major fertilizers were up a sizeable amount. Potash and urea were $675/ton and $652/ton respectively. Anhydrous broke through the $800/ton level for the first time since July 2013. Read more here.

The University of Maryland Agronomy News for October highlights winter crop production meetings, pesticide recertification, research articles, regional crop reports, and more! Check it out here.

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Future farm brewery owners in Harford County wouldn't be required to live on the property, but they'll have to brew more than a third of their product on the premises within three years of launching, under two amendments the County Council passed to pending brewery legislation. Read more online here.

The University of Maryland Extension will host a Farm Wellness Fair at the Caroline County 4-H Park on November 8th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event will offer speakers, demonstrations, vendors, and resources to support farmers and farm workers' mental health and wellbeing. There are two MD Pesticide Provate Applicator credits available. More here.

There has been federal approval of a disaster declaration that will make low-interest disaster loans available to businesses, nonprofits, and homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ida. Learn more here.

Several Delmarva growers and their environmentally conscious farming practices could make their big-screen debut next year. A film is in the process of highlighting the Delmarva's region commitment to farming practices that boost soil health. Read more online here.

The latest action is part of a large campaign by NCGA to demonstrate the benefits of ethanol to policymakers. When it comes to fuel price concerns, ethanol currently costs less per gallon than gasoline, so blending more ethanol lowers fuel prices while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. More here.

During National Poultry Month and Hunger Action Month, Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit donated a total of $25,000 to three local food banks. The monetary donation to purchase poultry recognizes the positive impact growers and integrators contribute to the ag industry and economy. Read more here.

CommonGround shared the story of American agriculture at the world's largest meeting of food and nutrition experts at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. The activity, organized by CommonGround Mid-Atlantic (Laurie Adelhardt) with support from NCGA, brought an authentic voice to issues of interest to both consumers and agriculture. Read the full story here.

Perdue farms is testing technology that uses rolling, solar-powered houses that bring birds to fresh pastures every day. The effort comes as global chicken producers try to meet the growing demand for meat raised with sustainability and animal welfare claims. Read more here.

Cereal Grains must be planted by Friday, November 5th!

More information can be found online here or by contacting your local SCF.

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

FFA members across the nation are able to write an essay for a chance to win $1,000 and an additional $750 for their chapter. The essay deadline is October 29th and more information can be found here.

Registration is now open for Mid-Atlantic Farm Credits AgBiz Master's Program. This two-year educational program is available to young, beginning, and small farmers who want to refine their business management, financial, and marketing skills. Registration closes October 31, 2021. Learn more about the program here.

Now is the time to register for the University of Maryland's Ag Law Conference taking place online this November. You can register online here.

Register for the 2021 Crop School by November 11th. All presentations will be pre-recorded and made available online to all paid attendees on-demand for a period of three weeks, starting by November 15th. Learn more online here.

The University of Maryland will be holding the majority of their winter crop production meetings in person. There will be a few virtual options available as well. The first agronomy meeting will take place on November 30th in Southern Maryland. These meetings will take place until March 30th. Learn more online here.

The annual convention will be held in person from January 7th to 12th in Atlanta, GA with a virtual option for portions of the event. Learn more about the 103rd consecutive convnetion online here.

Committed to continuing the tradition of delivering timely, valuable information, and research updates, organizers of Delaware Ag Week is offering virtual sessions this upcoming January. More information can be found 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.

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. Applicants families must be involved in grain production and members of MGPA.

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

The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is kicking off its 2021-2022 scholarship program. High school seniors and students enrolled in two/four year higher education programs with plans to pursue a career in the agriculture industry are eligible to apply by January 7th. Applications and more information can be found online here.

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