Thursday, June 6 2019 8:24 AM EDT2019-06-06 12:24:23 GMT
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John Torres (Photo: Maryland Farm Bureau)
John Torres (Photo: Maryland Farm Bureau)
The Maryland Farm Bureau Board of Directors on Thursday announced the appointment of John Torres as the organization’s new executive director, effective mid-July 2019.More
The Maryland Farm Bureau Board of Directors on Thursday announced the appointment of John Torres as the organization’s new executive director, effective mid-July 2019.More
Wednesday, May 29 2019 7:39 PM EDT2019-05-29 23:39:17 GMT
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(Photo: USDA)
(Photo: USDA)
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is alerting local businesses and purchasers of tropical nursery stock of the recent detection of fire ants in a shipment of palm trees imported from Florida.More
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is alerting local businesses and purchasers of tropical nursery stock of the recent detection of fire ants in a shipment of palm trees imported from Florida.More
Wednesday, May 29 2019 1:36 PM EDT2019-05-29 17:36:34 GMT
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A sentinel chicken in Delaware has tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, state environmental officials announced
A sentinel chicken in Delaware has tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, state environmental officials announced
As mosquito season gets underway, the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s mosquito control program will be active in communities throughout the state conducting surveillance and control measures to manage mosquito populations.More
As mosquito season gets underway, the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s mosquito control program will be active in communities throughout the state conducting surveillance and control measures to manage mosquito populations.More
Wednesday, March 20 2019 5:37 PM EDT2019-03-20 21:37:17 GMT
Thursday, March 21 2019 7:20 AM EDT2019-03-21 11:20:34 GMT
It's the start of a new season and that means farmers across Delmarva are already gearing up for new crops. But, the lingering effects of a wet winter has some of them worried.More
It's the start of a new season and that means farmers across Delmarva are already gearing up for new crops. But, the lingering effects of a wet winter has some of them worried.More
Tuesday, March 5 2019 4:56 PM EST2019-03-05 21:56:50 GMT
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(Photo: WBOC)
(Photo: WBOC)
PRINCESS ANNE, Md-There's a growing problem around the country, and here on Delmarva, and it is a weed called Palmer Amaranth. This weed is fairly new for some farmers, and one of the most difficult to get rid of. Farmers say it is an aggressive type of wMore
PRINCESS ANNE, Md-There's a growing problem around the country, and here on Delmarva, and it is a weed called Palmer Amaranth. This weed is fairly new for some farmers, and one of the most difficult to get rid of. Farmers say it is an aggressive type of wMore
Sunday, March 3 2019 7:26 AM EST2019-03-03 12:26:11 GMT
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Students at Salisbury University will soon have their hand in Maryland's newest plant, hemp. The newly legalized plant has still not formed its roots yet in Maryland, but now biology students will pair with local farmers to help grow hemp this summer.More
Students at Salisbury University will soon have their hand in Maryland's newest plant, hemp. The newly legalized plant has still not formed its roots yet in Maryland, but now biology students will pair with local farmers to help grow hemp this summer. More
Tuesday, February 26 2019 10:57 AM EST2019-02-26 15:57:23 GMT
Tuesday, February 26 2019 10:57 AM EST2019-02-26 15:57:23 GMT
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(Photo: MGN Online)
An agricultural probiotic developed at Salisbury University to enhance the growth of soybeans, peanuts, corn and other crops will soon be tested on a new resource: hemp.More
An agricultural probiotic developed at Salisbury University to enhance the growth of soybeans, peanuts, corn and other crops will soon be tested on a new resource: hemp.More
Industrial hemp could soon be grown on farms in the First State. The Delaware Industrial Hemp Farming Bill, signed by Gov. John Carney in August, classifies hemp as a grain. It allowed farmers to grow the crop once the farm bill was passed by the federal government. President Trump signed it into law before Christmas. It's not known how many farmers will choose to grow the crop or if it will thrive in Delaware's conditions.
Industrial hemp could soon be grown on farms in the First State. The Delaware Industrial Hemp Farming Bill, signed by Gov. John Carney in August, classifies hemp as a grain. It allowed farmers to grow the crop once the farm bill was passed by the federal government. President Trump signed it into law before Christmas. It's not known how many farmers will choose to grow the crop or if it will thrive in Delaware's conditions.
Thursday, December 27 2018 10:10 AM EST2018-12-27 15:10:58 GMT
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(Photo: WBOC)
Following inconclusive screening results earlier this month, increased surveillance and further testing have cleared a Wicomico County commercial flock of chickens of avian influenza, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced Thursday.More
Following inconclusive screening results earlier this month, increased surveillance and further testing have cleared a Wicomico County commercial flock of chickens of avian influenza, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. More
Tuesday, October 30 2018 3:21 AM EDT2018-10-30 07:21:45 GMT
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $500,000 in grant funding to promote specialty crops and increase economic development in Virginia.More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded more than $500,000 in grant funding to promote specialty crops and increase economic development in Virginia.More
Monday, October 22 2018 10:49 PM EDT2018-10-23 02:49:46 GMT
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After weeks of downpour, farmers may now receive financial assistance.
After weeks of downpour, farmers may now receive financial assistance.
We've experienced some wet weather this season and while you may think that's good for farm land...it's not. Many Delmarva farmers say the rain has actually been too much for their crops.More
We've experienced some wet weather this season and while you may think that's good for farm land...it's not. Many Delmarva farmers say the rain has actually been too much for their crops. More
Features 7-day forecast, current conditions, local and regional satellite and radar images, bios of WBOC's meteorologists, surf report, on the waters and weather statistics.More
Features 7-day forecast, current conditions, local and regional satellite and radar images, bios of WBOC's meteorologists, surf report, on the waters and weather statistics. More
