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Farmers’ Almanac to cease publication after 208 years
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time.
Moore signs executive order to expand opportunities for farmers
Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order to promote Maryland’s agricultural sector and expand opportunities for farmers.
We put Trump in office. Now his trade war is smothering us.
It is the economic equivalent of treating a hangnail by cutting off your finger.
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.
Eastern Shore farmers express concern about fertilizer rules
SALISBURY — Eastern Shore farmers are expressing concerns about new rules relating to how they apply poultry manure to their crops. Farmers talked about their concerns Tuesday night in Salisbury […]
Farm groups appeal Chesapeake Bay cleanup ruling
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Farm groups said Tuesday that they were appealing a judge’s decision to uphold federal pollution limits that are designed to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay, […]
Eye Opener: Maryland’s shrinking tax base
A few government and politics headlines for Wednesday.
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 […]
High court rules for Monsanto in patent case
WASHINGTON — Monday’s patent win by Monsanto Co. is “generally positive” for the biotech industry in Maryland, a member of the state’s Life Sciences Advisory Board said. Rachel King, who […]
Md. farmers brace for stink bugs
THURMONT — Farmers cope with unpredictable weather patterns that often affect their bottom lines, but the people whose job it is to feed Americans and, in some cases, the world, […]
Maryland lawmakers pass medical marijuana bill
Medical marijuana and a measure addressing legal responsibilities related to dog bites are some of the remaining issues before Maryland lawmakers on the last day of the legislative session.
