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The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced farmers who planted small grains for harvest last fall can use commercial fertilizer in accordance with nutrient management plans beginning Feb. 15.

Lancaster County farmer Eric Charles was the top producer in this year’s Pennsylvania Soybean Yield competition, sponsored annually by the Pennsylvania Soybean Board.

A ban on spreading manure and other nutrient sources on cropland, including food processing residuals, is expected to start next week.

Winter Ban on Spreading Manure Begins December 16The Maryland Department of Agriculture reminds farmers that the winter ban on spreading manure and other nutrie

The Frederick County Council on Tuesday approved the county’s final legislative package for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session.

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Agriculture has begun accepting nominations for farmers and industry professionals interested in participating in the new 30-member Farmer Taskforce being formed to provide guidance

DENTON — At the invitation of the Caroline County Commissioners, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks took center stage when the commission meeting opened at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 18,

DENTON — Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks spent an hour laying out the department’s focus and priorities with Caroline County commissioners during the commission’s meeting Tuesday, July 18, in

EASTON — More than 100 members of the agriculture community attended a listening session with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks and his staff on Thursday in Easton regarding upcoming

Gordon Johnson caps incredible career in agricultural science