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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.
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.
Wisconsin farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmers
A Wisconsin farmer alleged in a federal lawsuit that the Trump administration is illegally denying financial assistance to white farmers.
Md., other states consider ‘right to repair’ for farming equipment
Lawmakers in Maryland and 10 other states have introduced bills that would force farming equipment manufacturers to provide what's needed for farmers to do their own repairs.
Future of Md. agriculture linked to climate change, reducing pollution
The future of Maryland farming is inextricably linked to scientific advances and pioneering planting methods intended to help conquer challenges related to pollution reduction and climate change.
Md. high court opens term with race-related cases on docket
Maryland’s top court opened its 2022-2023 session this month, a term in which it will consider whether alleged racially charged comments so permeated a recently reported appeals court opinion that […]
PETA’s free speech claim against Salisbury agency can proceed, judge rules
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals can proceed to trial on its claim that the Salisbury area transit agency violated PETA’s constitutional right to free speech by rejecting its […]
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.
Saving Maryland’s farms means creative survival strategies
Second in an occasional series on rural Maryland Editor’s Note July 19, 2017: an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of dairy farms in Frederick County. There […]
Fielding her dream: Teacher cultivates family business
Two years ago, Carrie Buppert Frasure returned to the fields and greenhouses of her family’s business, Buppert’s Doran’s Chance Farm in Marriottsville. There, they raise and sell flowers, fruits and […]
Farmers’ income forecast to drop
Net income for U.S. farmers is expected to fall by nearly 32 percent this year because of low crop prices and increasing expenses, placing many farmers in an unprofitable situation. […]
