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MD seeks federal aid for farmers for ‘catastrophic damage’ to crops in April freeze
Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the USDA for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused “devastating” crop losses.
MARBIDCO to offer relief loans to MD oystermen
MARBIDCO officials said the organization will provide disaster relief loans to eligible Maryland commercial oyster harvesters.
Fingerboard Farm runs multiple businesses to stay afloat – even a cannabis venture
Fingerboard Farm both cultivates hemp, a type of cannabis that, unlike marijuana, is nonintoxicating and operates in the agritourism business.
House passes farm bill after scrapping pesticide language opposed by MAHA
The U.S. House passed its version of a five-year farm bill after stripping a provision that would have blocked some lawsuits against pesticide makers.
Deere settles right-to-repair lawsuit with $99M fund, repair commitments
U.S. agriculture equipment maker Deere agreed to pay $99 million into a settlement fund for farms and farmers that are part of a class action over costs and access to repairs.
MD lawmakers aim to help rural communities get more funds for projects
Maryland legislators are working to create a program that would better equip rural communities with resources to obtain grants and get more support for community projects.
What provides the power at this Cecil County farm? The cows.
The Cecil County farm that Alice and Caleb Crothers inherited in 2015 was, like many dairy farms nationwide, struggling — but now, cow manure is helping to keep it going.
As MD turns to solar farms to meet renewable energy goals, opposition grows
Maryland is expanding utility-scale and community solar to meet net-zero emissions goals, despite land use concerns and federal policy rollbacks.
MD value-added agricultural grants now available
The Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corp. has announced its latest grant-funding opportunity.
Frederick Co. announces latest Agriculture Innovation Grant awards
Frederick County officials announced more than $100,000 in grant awards as part of its Fall 2025 Agriculture Innovation Grant Program cycle.
Frederick County agriculture grant program awarded
A Frederick County program has received the Rural Economic Development Award from the Rural Maryland Council.
MD Del. Charles Otto dies at 60; Moore, House GOP give tributes
Del. Charles Otto, R-District 38A, who had represented the Lower Shore in the Maryland House of Delegates for 14 years, has died.
