December 1st from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - Webinar with Maryland Farm Bureau and Maryland Grain Producers! Join here or call in at
1-316-448-6826, conference ID: 171 650 855#
Corn Crop Progress Report
  • 89% Winter Wheat Planted
  • 61% Winter Wheat Emerged

Read the latest progress report by USDA here.

11/17/2020 Grain Bins here.
Market and Trade Update
Top Five US 2020/2021 Corn Market
  • China - 10,948,700 MT
  • Mexico - 7,517,000 MT
  • Japan - 4,795,000 MT
  • Colombia - 1,825,900 MT
  • South Korea - 732,000 MT
  • Unknown Destination - 5,447,400 MT
This past week Japan purchased 203.4 TMT of US corn, China bought 174.7 TMT, Colombia bought 171.7 TMT and Taiwan bough 138 TMT.

Sorghum was sold to Eritrea with 30.6 TMT and China purchasing 87.3 TMT.

Australian wheat yields are being reported. Currently forecasted at 28.91 MT, full article here.

Germany corn harvest is seen up to 10% to about 4.03 million tonnes, more can be found here.

US Grains updated their export map, overall bring a total output from grain trade for Maryland's economy to $165,400,000. Access map here.
We Are Here for YOU
Harvest season is nearing it's end. We hope you had a bountiful harvest! Enjoy watching cover crops and small grains grow this winter while attending events virtually to expand your operation and receive CEU's.

Lindsay Thompson, [email protected], Executive Director
Jenell Eck, [email protected], Programs and Public Relations Director
Marguerite Guare, [email protected], Administration
443-262-8491
CLASSIC SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Maryland Farm Bureau

As the voice for Maryland's rural and agricultural communities, Maryland Farm Bureau promotes and protects Maryland agriculture and rural life with the support of members.

Thank you for being a 2020 classic sponsor!
NEWS/FARMER RESOURCES
Common Ground - 10 Years!

Over the past 10 years, Common Ground continues the mission to break the barriers between farmers and consumers through direct conservations across 20 states. Happy 10 years! Read more here.
Delmarva Chicken Association

The Delmarva Poultry Industry has rebranded, revealing a new brand! DCA Chairman says, "Becoming the DCA clarifies our pride in who we are, what we raise and produce, and the value we stand for as one of the largest chicken communities in the country." Read more about this transition here.
NCGA Comments to EPA - Bt Technology

Formal comments were submitted to the US EPA to ensure future access and continued success with the use of Bt technology. Read the full story here.
2020 National Wheat Yield Contest

The 2020 Contest Winners have been announced. One farmer from PA was awarded 5th in the high yield winter wheat dryland competition with 152.86 bushels to the acre with Pioneer 25R77. This year, the National Wheat Foundation received a record-breaking 418 total entries. Read more here.
Beating Corn Rootworm in 2021

Corn rootworm particularly ravaged conventional cornfields unprotected by traits in 2020. Mainly due to immunity and heavy use of Bt hybrids. More information can be found here.
Manure Injection Good for Bottom Line and Environment

The PA4R Alliance has been working on low-disturbance manure injection and boosting the farmers bottom line. It was found that by putting manure into the ground rather than spreading it onto the surface, ammonia volatilization was drastically reduced. Full article here.
Corn Versatility

NCGA & C&EN partnered to underscore the many uses of corn, including opportunities in plant-based packaging, chemicals, and nutraceuticals. This platform helps corn growers open the door for researchers and scientists to learn that corn can be used for everything for everybody from food, fuel, fiber, and chemicals. Learn more about this opportunity here.
Willard Agri-Science Field Internship

A part-time internship with Willard Agri-Science is currently open and accepting applications. More information can be found here.
EVENTS/DATES
Maryland Farm Bureau - Winter Webinar Series

MFB has put together a series to address hot topics for Maryland farmers and provide more benefit for their members. These webinars are free for members. If you would like to tune in, a $70 fee will provide access to all webinars. All webinars begin at 7 PM. Register here.
  • 12/3 Right-to-Farm
  • 12/15 Wildlife Crop Damage
  • 12/17 Community Solar
  • 1/5 Aquaculture
  • 1/7 Hemp
  • 1/14 Agriculture Education
  • 1/19 On-Farm Alcohol Production
Maryland Farm Bureau - Annual Convention

The annual convention will be fully virtual this year and held Monday December 7th and 8th. The meeting is free to attend, but registration is required. More information can be found here.
Learn more and register here.
Delaware AG Week - Now Month

This year, Delaware Ag Week will be held for an entire month. Session for Agronomy, Risk Management and more. CEU's will be available and more information is to come, learn more here.
How To Calculate the PMT Using NuManPro Software

Earn 1 MD Nutrient Management CEU on January 8th by completing a webinar on the Phosphorus Management Tool. Register here.
National Commodity Classic

The in-person annual event will be transitioned to a digital experience. We hope to see you online this March! Learn more here.
SCHOLARSHIPS
National Sorghum Foundation

The National Sorghum Foundation and BASF are pleased to announce a joint scholarship. Providing $2,500 scholarships to deserving students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in an agriculturally-related curriculum. Applications are due December 1st. Learn more here.

NCGA Scholarship

The National Corn Growers Association offers a variety of scholarships to their members. Applications are due on December 4th. More information can be found here.

American Soybean Association Scholarship

ASA is awarding an outstanding high school senior interested in pursuing a career in agriculture with a one-time $5,000 scholarship. Applications are open and due December 6th. More information here.

Farm Credit Foundation Scholarship

The Farm Credit Foundation is offering 10 scholarships worth $10,000 each to students planning to pursue a career in agriculture. Applications are due January 8th. More information can be found here.

MACCA Scholarship

The 2021 Mid-Atlantic Certified Crop Advisers Scholarship is now open and accepting applications until February 19th. Learn more here.
Created By: Jenell Eck
Programs and Public Relations Director

Please contact with any questions.