Maryland Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About Maryland Department of Agriculture
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Governor Hogan to Host Buy Local Cookout
Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi Hogan will host the 12th annual Governor’s Buy Local Cookout and officially recognize Maryland’s Buy Local Challenge Week, which challenges Marylanders to incorporate at least one locally grown, produced or harvested product into their meals each day.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: State Agriculture Agency to Offer Family Friendly Activities Showcasing Agency’s Diversity during Maryland State Fair
The Maryland Department of Agriculture does more than just work with farmers to ensure sound farmland management practices.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Sign-Up Begins for USDA’s Dairy Margin Coverage Program
Today, farmers can begin signing up for the federal Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program at their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) field office.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Maryland Agriculture Secretary Urges Farmers to Participate in USDA June Surveys
Maryland Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder is urging farmers across the state to participate in upcoming agricultural surveys by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Effective Mosquito Control Starts at Home
As temperatures continue to rise, so will the number of mosquitoes throughout the state.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Media Advisory: Maryland Agricultural Commission Spring Tour Scheduled for May 8
The Maryland Agricultural Commission—an advisory board to the Secretary of Agriculture, which represents all major Maryland commodities—has scheduled their spring tour for Wednesday, May 8.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Department Implements New Pesticide Sensitive Crop and Beehive Locator
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Pesticide Regulation Section has announced the implementation of FieldWatch, an online registry that connects beekeepers, specialty crop growers, and pesticide applicators around the state.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: ‘Maryland Crabs: Tradition & Taste’ Airs April 22 on MPT
The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s seafood marketing program has partnered with Maryland Public Television to produce Maryland Crabs: Tradition & Taste, a half-hour documentary on Maryland’s iconic blue crab and seafood industry.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Governor Hogan Invites Chefs to Submit Recipes for ‘Buy Local’ Cookout
Governor Larry Hogan invites chefs using local Maryland ingredients to submit original recipes for the Governor’s Buy Local Cookout, which will be held at Government House in Annapolis on July 18.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Sign-Up Now for Farm-Fresh Local Produce through Community Supported Agriculture Farms
Marylanders are encouraged to join a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm this year to help support local farmers while also receiving fresh produce all summer long.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Department Urges Farmers to Participate in March Planting Survey
As the 2019 crop production season begins, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact Maryland producers to determine their plans for the upcoming growing season.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Farmers May Apply Commercial Fertilizer to Small Grains Beginning February 15
MarylanThe Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced that farmers who planted small grains for harvest last fall may “top dress” these crops with commercial fertilizer beginning February 15, as long as ground conditions remain favorable and in accordance with their nutrient management plans.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Meeting Notice: Maryland Horse Industry Board to Meet on February 14
The Maryland Horse Industry Board will meet on Thursday, February 14 at 10 a.m.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Jim Drews Named Program Manager for Turf & Seed Section
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has named Jim Drews as the new program manager for its Turf & Seed Section – the program that ensures the continued availability of high quality seed and sod to Maryland’s seed consumers.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Commercial Poultry Flock in Wicomico County Confirmed Negative for Influenza A
Increased surveillance and further testing for avian influenza have confirmed no signs of the disease following inconclusive screening results from a Wicomico County commercial poultry flock during the week of December 10.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Department Issues RFP for Farms and Families Grant Program
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has issued a request for proposals for the Maryland Farms and Families grant program.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: 2018 Annual Implementation Reporting Forms to Be Mailed, Available Online
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that the 2018 Annual Implementation Reporting Forms and instructions will be mailed in early January to approximately 5,500 Maryland farmers who are regulated under the department’s Nutrient Management Program.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Department Urges Caution With Boxwood Holiday Decorations
The Maryland Department of Agriculture urges Maryland residents buying fresh, holiday decorations to use caution with holiday greens that contain boxwood.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund Accepting Grant Applications
The Governor’s Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing is accepting grant applications for funding from the Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund.
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: Deadline to Apply Manure and Organic Nutrient Sources to Cropland is December 15
The Maryland Department of Agriculture reminds farmers that December 15 is the last day to spread manure and other organic nutrient sources on cropland.