The Delmarva Farmer Archives
Counties wrestle with solar on ag land
Since the solar industry began growing its presence in Maryland’s Montgomery County — with an eye toward its prized agricultural reserve — Jeremy Criss jokes that he’s practically become an energy engineer just to advise and represent the county’s farmers....
Jacksons honored at county fair
CENTREVILLE, Md. — Queen Anne’s County named the Tom and Rose Jackson Family as this year’s farm family of the year during the Queen Anne’s County Fair on Aug. 10 At the ceremony in the fairground’s main show ring, they were recognized by the Queen Anne’s...
Farm bus tour highlights sustainable ag practices
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. — The UMES Extension’s Farm Bus Tour will be back on the road on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 to visit eastern and central Virginia.The tour, which highlights farms with sustainable and innovative agricultural practices, is returning after a...
‘It only takes seconds’ (Editorial)
The awarding of 11 grain rescue tubes to Maryland and Delaware fire departments through Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety advocacy campaign is worth much more than the recognition they are due. It is quite literally a lifesaving effort.Every year, farmers and...
Working with livestock (Pig Tales)
(Editor’s note: Dr. Rich Barczewski is a retired professor at Delaware State University.) Having worked with the various species of livestock over the course of my life, it has become very obvious to me that the most important thing to have when working...
Apply for ReConnect Program Round 4 soon (Keeping the Farm)
(Editor’s note: Adam Cyr is a public information officer with USDA Virginia Rural Development.) USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small recently announced that the department will begin accepting applications on Sept. 6 for funding to...
Industry isn’t expecting change in balance sheets (Grain Marketing)
(Editor’s note: John Hall is a professional commodities analyst.) The Aug. 12, USDA Supply and Demand Balance Sheet update wasn’t released until after this column is due. Having said that, most of the trade does not expect much change in the balance sheet...
UM Cattle course becoming a reality
CLARKSVILLE, Md. — When the trailer door opened in June and three white heifers slowly stepped off into a field at their new home at the University of Maryland’s Central Maryland Research and Education Center, they brought a new hands-on course for students...
Napigen going with the grain
WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware biotechnology company recently completed a multimillion-dollar round of funding to help it develop new high-yield grain varieties through cutting-edge genome engineering. Napigen, founded in 2016, is developing new technology to...
Mid-Atlantic EPA reps hold roundtable discussion
HARRINGTON, Del. — Joined by Delaware Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Mid-Atlantic Region held a roundtable discussion with invited farmers during the Delaware State Fair. The roundtable was closed to...
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