Market and Trade News

• African Swine Fever found in Russian Swine operations, more here.
• Read about a new study with potential US impacts from Mexico's proposed ban on biotech corn, here.
• U.S Wheat Associate's weekly harvest report can be found here.
• Check out the latest grain bids online here.

Maryland Crop Progress/Condition

• Corn | 75% Mature | 34% Harvested | 98% Above Fair Condition

Deadline for Applications for Governor's Ag Hall of Fame Approaching

MDA is encouraging nominations of farmers and farm families for the Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame. Nominations are due today, read the full press release here.

Two Kent County Backyard Flocks Tested Presumptive Positive for HPAI

On September 23rd, preliminary testing of two non-poultry backyard flocks in Kent County, Delaware have returned presumptive positive for avian influenza from the University of Delaware's Lasher Laboratory. Additional samples have been sent to the USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory for further confirmation. Read more here.

Understanding Seed Coat Color Variation in Soybeans

Pioneer Corteva shares information regarding SCCV that may be seen with Enlist E3 Soybeans. You can read a detailed letter here, view a quick reference guide here, or check out the website here. 

Uncertainty, the Trend for Fertilizer into 2023

The product will likely not have many availability issues in 2022. However, farmers will continue paying higher prices for their products this winter and spring. Read more here.

Interest Rates and Early Payoffs - What You Need to Know

Evaluating your loans, rates, and use of cash reserve each year is the best business and personal finance practice. Farm Credit shares tips and suggestions on the different interest rates and best suggestions for the next few years. Check out the press release here.

Agricultural Resource Management Survey

Please respond to USDA's ARM survey. Individuals may call to help you complete the survey - asking about production practices and costs and return data from wheat producers. More information about this survey can be found here.

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Minnesota Farmer Tom Haag Takes Over as NCGA President

Please welcome Tom Haag as the new NCGA president, learn more about his goals for this year and his farm online here. 

CREAATE Act Would Double USDA Export Promotion Fundings

A bill to double support for two USDA export promotion programs has been introduced in the US Senate. The Act would increase annual funding for the Market Access Program to $400 million and bolster the Foreign Market Development Program by more than $34 million, more here. USW and NAWG welcome the introduction here. 

First Responders Prepared for Grain Bin Accidents

To help prevent grain bin accidents, the Maryland ag community partnered with Nationwide and the National Education Center for Agricultural Safety to provide lifesaving resources to rural America's first responders. Eight Maryland fire departments were awarded with rescue tubes and hands-on training this year to prepare them to respond when local grain entrapments occur. More here.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes $500 Million Available to Increase Innovative American-made Fertilizer Production

The Biden-Harris Administration is making $500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition and combat price hikes on US farmers caused by the war in Ukraine. Grants will be used to support independent, innovative, and sustainable American fertilizer production to supply American farmers. Learn more online here.

Michigan Farmer Agrees to $1.2 M Settlement to Resolve Allegations

An individual located in Springport, Michigan agreed to pay $1,200,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by causing the submission of fraudulent claims for federal crop insurance and federal farm benefit payments. Read the full story online here.  

Worcester Tech Students Prepare for Agriculture Careers

The agriculture program has about five agreements with Maryland and Delaware Universities, which give students the chance to earn between three and 18 college credits. Check it out here.

Supreme Court Grapples with Animal Welfare

Should Californians be able to require higher welfare standards for farm animals that are raised in other states if products from those animals are to be sold in California? The US Supreme Court will confront that question when it hears the oral argument in National Pork Producers Council vs. Ross on October 11th. Read more here. 

Maryland Farm Bureau Fall Webinar Series

In partnership with DE and PA Farm Bureau, enjoy a webinar every Wednesday at 7:00 PM starting October 5th and ending November 2nd. More information can be found online here.

Maryland Farm Bureau Convention

the 2022 Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Convention and Meeting of Delegates will be held December 3rd - 6th in Cambridge. Be sure to stop by the Maryland Grain Producers Booth! More here.

Commodity Classic

The 2023 Commodity Classic will be held March 9-11, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Registration will be open in mid-November. Find the schedule of events and more information here.

Feed Your Future Scholarship

AgCareers.com is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a student pursuing a degree in an agriculture related field or intend to have a career in agriculture. Applications are open now, until October 31, 2022. Learn more or apply here.