The legislation would give the state the final say on solar projects, preventing local leaders from denying them. While supporters argue that …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reopened a scholarship program that benefits students attending historically Black colleges and …
A proposed bill, Senate Bill 931 aimed at expanding solar energy in Maryland is drawing criticism from some local leaders who fear it could st…
The Avian Bird Flu is driving some chicken owners on Delmarva to beef up their biosecurity efforts.
While Delmarva’s persistent drought has brought challenges for farmers and forests alike, it has also provided unexpected opportunities for re…
The Wicomico County Council will vote on a bill aimed at limiting the growth of invasive bamboo across the county.
Communities on Maryland's Eastern Shore are rallying to donate emergency equipment and supplies to hurricane-impacted regions in Tennessee.
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This summer's hot and dry conditions have brought severe challenges to farmers across the Delmarva, with many experiencing one of the driest s…
The Department of the Environment is encouraging water conservation amid a drought watch.
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are reminding residents that reservations are required to drive-on surf…
The ongoing bird flu crisis in the American Midwest is raising concerns among agriculture experts and growers on Delmarva.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced they are offering license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors throug…
This wet weekend may not be all rainbows for area farmers, who are preparing for potential challenges.
Maryland's two U.S. senators have announced a significant development in the preservation efforts for the Chesapeake Bay.
The Wicomico Environmental Trust hosted a discussion Tuesday night at Wor-Wic Community College about DAF tanks, which stands for Dissolved Ai…
Delaware's love for farmers markets is on the rise, and the latest sales report proves it.
PARSONSBURG, MD — Lewis R. Riley, a longtime figure in Maryland agriculture and politics and a former Secretary of Agriculture, died Sunday, N…
The Delmarva Chicken Festival made it's comeback Saturday in Salisbury at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, marking its return after a hiatus since 20…
Bruce Nichols of Hebron is well-known for the Christmas trees he's grown for decades. He grows acres of conventional plants like squash and be…
T.S. Smith & Sons of Bridgeville, DE maintained the last apple sorting masterpiece for over seventy years… while still keeping up with the times.
When you see this farmer on the road, you might think "nice tractor" or "pretty corn", but as Charlie tells us, that farmer, Mr. Byron Hauck, …
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CAMDEN, Del.- Delaware farmers got to pitch their ideas for the next version of the federal farm bill in Kent County Monday.
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HARRINGTON, Del.- Birds are back at the Delaware State Fair after the threat of avian flu kept all poultry flocks cooped up last year.