The Delmarva Farmer Archives
Maryland county finds operator for grain elevator
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Anne Arundel County reached an agreement with an operator to reopen its Lothian grain elevator last week just in time for the fall harvest, ending weeks of concern among many Southern Maryland growers about where they would sell their crop....
Md. apple growers fear processor’s cutbacks could strain industry
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The state Department of Agriculture is asking Marylanders to buy more apples after a major processor in southern Pennsylvania recently announced purchasing cutbacks that may squeeze regional wholesalers. In partnership with the Maryland Apple...
KCFB adds new recognition to its annual banquet
FELTON, Del. — Kent County Farm Bureau added a new award this year, the “Young Farm Family Achievement Excellence In Agriculture Award,” which was presented to Ted G. and Rebecca Bobola. Introducing the couple at the KCFB banquet on Sept. 25 was Maria Bobola,...
Virginia farm owner Brown stays true to Native American heritage
Growing up on his family’s farm in Southampton County, Va., Walter David Brown III knew what hard work was first-hand. He would milk cows and help with the fall harvest. He would go with his father and other family members to hunt and to trap beaver, raccoon,...
Annual NRV Sheep and Goat Festival defies weather
DUBLIN, Va. — The Weather Alert predicted here for Sept.23 because of Tropical Storm Ophelia did not dampen the spirits of nearly 1,500 New River Valley residents for the 3rd Annual Greatest of All Time Sheep and Goat Festival at the local fairgrounds.Visitors...
Joneses start used equipment business
CAMBRIDGE, Md. — A Dorchester County family with a long history in selling farm equipment has launched a new business to help farmers.Denny Jones started Shore Iron Solutions in July with help from his father Dennis Jones, after the pair left long careers at...
For 4-Hers, by 4-Hers (Editorial)
The first full week of October is designated as National 4-H Week, designed to highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in communities across the country and showcase the incredible experiences that 4H offers young people. To mark the week locally, we have published...
USDA-RD helps with rural energy infrastructure (Keeping the Farm)
(Editor’s note: Letitia Nichols is a deputy state director for USDA Rural Development for Maryland and Delaware.) Considering the USDA pledge to combat climate change and recent funding supported by the Inflation Reduction Act, our agency wanted to highlight...
Identifying sheep and goats (Shepherd’s Notebook)
(Editor’s note: Susan Schoeian is a sheep and goat specialist, Emeritus, with the University of Maryland.) For several years, I served on an industry task force looking at the feasibility of electronic ID (RFID) for sheep/goats. While challenges were...
Ending stocks useful for estimating price (Grain Marketing)
(Editor’s note: John Hall is a professional commodities analyst.) It is challenging writing this column the day before the USDA report is released. The USDA quarterly grain stocks report will be released Friday, Sept. 29. This report puts the stamp on final...
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