96% of US corn has emerged and in 68% good/excellent rating, more here.

During the Delmarva Wheat Tour, field after field from Milton, DE to Sudlersville, MD, showed high-quality wheat. Read the full article here.

An end to the US-EU Aircraft trade dispute has been resolved, more here.

Vilsack is being urged to confront the port crisis, read more here.

About 11% of SRW wheat has been harvested to date, the latest report here.

Our annual event is taking place on July 22nd starting at 9:00 AM.

Come by the Queen Anne's County 4-H Park to hear the latest research, interact with friends, discover the most recent Dr. Miller Awardee and scholarship recipients, and enjoy Bob Farmer, a comedian!

Please register online prior to our event, here!

Tickets are $10 before 2:30 PM or $20 after 2:30 PM. There will be no entry after 3:30 PM. Please pre-purchase tickets if possible.

Be sure to bring cash for lunch and snow cones!

More information can be found online here.

The Pesticide Disposal Program collects any product with an EPA or USDA registration number or any substance that can be identified as a pesticide. To participate, farmers are asked to fill out the registration form by September 15th. This program is free to farmers and we encourage you to take advantage of this to dispose of unused or unusable pesticides. Learn more here.

2021 dates and drop-off locations for its annual recycling program have been announced. You can participate for free by delivering rinsed containers on the appropriate day, which can be found here. Learn more here.

The bill would require USDA to track and publicly disclose the race and gender of all individuals and entities who directly or indirectly receive benefits from programs under the commodity, conservation, and forestry titles of the farm bill and from the Commodity Credit Corporation. You can read more here.

A referendum to continue the Maryland Grain Checkoff Program is currently open to individuals that produce grain or own land which grain is produced. Ballots must be postmarked by July 22, 2021. If you did not receive a ballot, you can request one by calling 443-262-8491. You can also vote in person at the annual Commodity Classic until 1:00 PM. Click here to learn more.

Please welcome Ms. Jennifer Gannon and Ms. Kara Hutchison to Thompson Ag Consulting as our college student interns. Read more about our interns here.

Lindsay Thompson, lindsay.mdag@gmail.com, Executive Director

Jenell Eck, jenell.mdag@gmail.com, Programs and Public Relations Director

Marguerite Guare, marguerite.mdag@gmail.com, Administration

443-262-8491

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced additional aid to agricultural producers/businesses as part of the USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. A total of $11B has been allocated to AG producers and businesses. Read more here.

The Republican leaders of the agriculture committees in Congress are highlighting a new study that confirms Democrats’ proposed changes to taxes on inherited property will have a devastating impact on the next generation of family farmers and ranchers. Read more about the study here.

The National Corn Growers Association's Nourish the Future program is offering STEM workshops throughout the summer to help teachers and home-schooling parents keep their children's minds sharp. Learn more about the program here.

Are you looking to haul manure over the summer! You can find manure with the Delmarva Chicken Association's new app - Littr. For more information about the app and to download it today click here.

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

Sign-up will begin on July 1st and run until the 16th for MDA's cover crop program. More information can be found online 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.

Created By: Kara Hutchison | 2021 Student Intern | karah.mdag@gmail.com

Jenell Eck | Programs and Public Relations Director | jenell.mdag@gmail.com

Please contact us with any questions.