77% of US corn is dented and in 64% good/excellent rating, more here.

98% of Soft White Wheat and 97% of Hard Red Spring Wheat has been harvested. Check out the full report here.

In this week's Maryland Grain Bids, No.2 Corn is down $1.02 and No.2 Wheat is up $2.57. Check out this week's Grain Bids, here.

Maryland Secretary of Agriculture, Joe Bartenfelder, and five other Chesapeake Bay state Secretaries of Agriculture sat down with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack to discuss a proposal that would use federal funding to help clean up nutrient and sediment pollution from farms in the watershed. Read more about the proposal here.

The National Corn Growers Association, along with its partners, oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's motion to remand but not vacate 31 SREs with the argument they do not have the authority to do so under the Clean Air Act. Read more here.

Researchers from the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology are working with the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Maryland Department of the Environment to gauge the impact of climate change on statewide farming and help develop a blueprint for future regulations that may mitigate those effects. Read more and find the survey here.

The University of Maryland Extension released their September issue of Agronomy News. Click here to find this month's top agronomy articles.

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The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) continues to plague northeast Mayland. Harford and Cecil County have extended their Spotted Lanternfly quarantines that were issued two years ago. The Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland Extension Service urge all Maryland residents to report sightings of the SLF and to take steps to reduce the spread of this invasive species. Read more here.

University of Delaware researchers are urging growers to pull soil samples from soybean fields that they suspect have nematodes. UD Extension staff explain that soil sampling is the only way to determine what type and the population of nematodes is plaguing your fields. Read more here.

BP and Clean Bay Renewables announced a 15-year agreement where BP will purchase renewable natural gas that is processed from poultry litter, to sell to the U.S. Transporation sector as fuel. Read more about the agreement here.

MidAtlantic Farm Credit announced their first-ever Farmers on the Rise award program, which opened September 1, awarding five $10,000 prizes to young, beginning, and/or small farmers in their territory. Learn more about the award program here.

The USDA Risk Management Agency announced that farmers in certain states will be offered Post Application Coverage Endorsements (PACE) for non-irrigated corn for producers who split-apply nitrogen. The PACE will provide payments for the projected yield lost when producers are unable to apply the in-season nitrogen application. Read more here.

The National Corn Grower's Association's Political Action Committee (CornPAC) has the mission of educating our legislators about important issues that concern NCGA members. You can learn more about CornPAC here or by visiting their website here.

Most legislators, like consumers, are far removed from agriculture. Farm tours, which are organized by local Farm Bureaus, help to bridge that gap as they showcase each county's individual agriculture industry while allowing legislators to see farmer's challenges first hand. Read more here.

At Maryland's "12 Best Days of Summer", 4-H and FFA youth (ages 8-18) who qualified were able to participate in the annual livestock sale. 70 Maryland youth were able to participate in this year's livestock auction. Click here to learn more about this year's auction.

High oleic soybean varieties, which offer long-lasting oil for food processors and premiums for farmers, are becoming more popular amongst farmers in the Mid-Atlantic, which accounts for 20% of national production. Read more about high oleic beans 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.

Early aerial cover crops must be seeded by Friday, September 10th!

Mixed Plant Species cover crops must be planted by Friday, October 1st!

Aerial Cover Crop Application must be completed by Sunday, October 10th!

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

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

The Mid-Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers are seeking nominations for their annual Excellence in Crop Advising Award. Nominate your CCA by September 15th. Learn more about the award here.

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

Apply by September 15th to properly dispose of any registered products that you can no longer use. Learn more about the program here.

The last day to recycle any pesticide containers for 2021 is below, more information can be found online here.

Maryland's Phosphorus Management Tool (PMT) regulations require certified nutrient management consultants and farmers that prepare their own nutrient management plans must submit their Soil Phosphorus Results by September 30th. Read more here.

LEAD Maryland is currently accepting applications for the next class until October 1st. Application and more information can be found 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.

The National Corn Growers Association has three scholarship applications open for distinct audiences:

Each scholarship is due Friday, December 3rd. Applications can be found here.

College Aggies Online (CAO) is an initiative of the Alliance connecting college students from across the country who are passionate about sharing positive, factual information about animal agriculture. Participants receive nine interactive and educational weeks of content to help them become confident and effective communicators for agriculture with guidance from industry and farmer mentors. The competition kicks off Monday, September 13th. Sign up here.

Created By: Kara Hutchison | 2021 Student Intern | [email protected]

Jennifer Gannon | 2021 Student Intern | [email protected]

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