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Destructive insect found in rice shipment at port
Federal agriculture specialists say they found larvae of a destructive insect infesting a rice shipment at the Port of Baltimore.
Tax break sought for urban farmers
Baltimore City Councilman William “Pete” Welch plans to introduce a bill Thursday evening that would provide property tax credits to urban farmers who grow food on private land for the purpose of selling it.
Md. wants nominees for agricultural hall of fame
Officials in Maryland are accepting nominations for the Governor's Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Food companies work with farmers on sustainability
A nonprofit network of investors, companies and public interest groups says in a new report that manufacturers depending on U.S. corn and other commodities must send strong signals to farmers to help preserve water and soil.
Stink bugs pose continuing threat to Md. crops
When J.D. Rinehart noticed brownish, depressed areas on his orchards’ apples and peaches about five years ago, he thought the fruit was low in calcium.
New Md. fertilizer regulations to be phased in
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland agriculture officials say new fertilizer regulations may be phased in over the next year, instead of being implemented all at once in the fall. The department had […]
Md. withdraws emergency status of fertilizer rules
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s Agriculture Department on Monday withdrew a request to accelerate implementation of proposed regulations aimed at reducing pollution from fertilizer in the Chesapeake Bay after critics said the […]
My deer friends
One has to mark territory; if not, well, maybe I didn’t look serious about protecting it.
A few words on growing garlic
How can you complete a satisfying harvest ritual in just a few easy steps.
New rules aim to rid schools of junk foods
WASHINGTON — High-calorie sports drinks and candy bars will be removed from school vending machines and cafeteria lines as soon as next year, replaced with diet drinks, granola bars and […]
Baltimore’s two newest farmers markets benefit from growing ‘local food’ movement
Men with briefcases browsed the kale. Women wearing power suits and heels squeeze-tested the fruit. Corporate tycoons mingled with hardcore foodies in a lunchtime crowd that snaked its way through about 10 food and drink vendors who showed up for the debut of the Pratt Street Farmers Market on Thursday.
Newly applied Md. stormwater rule irks farmers
SALISBURY — A few months ago, Matt Holloway expanded the footprint of his hydroponic lettuce greenhouse. Because of a recent shift in approach by state regulators, that required him to […]
