12.20.2005

Perdue explosion injures four, closes plant temporarily - By JEFF MORELAND - SALISBURY, Md. — The accidental combination of two
Virginia’s Hula retains title as state’s corn king - By BRUCE HOTCHKISS - David Hula, the acknowledged king of
Maryland Soybean Board votes to help with biodiesel plant - By BRUCE HOTCHKISS - The Maryland Soybean Board has unanimously voted to
Ehrlich aids ag, gets $3.1 million for preservation - By BRUCE HOTCHKISS - Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich, late last week, stuffed the
Tobacco drops out of first place for Va. growers - RICHMOND, Va. — Tobacco has been the Old Dominion’s No. 1 cash
Maryland Organic Association conference is Jan. 7 in Annapolis - MOFFA, the Maryland Organic Food and
NRCS Maryland announces sign-up for $6 million - ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Virginia (Ginger) L. Murphy, State Conservationist for
Agricultural Stewardship Commission recommendations a good start - State must commit to reducing ag pollution - ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Agricultural

12.13.05

Japan lifts ban on U.S. beef - Decision pleases beef industry’s leaders - WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the
Md. Farm Bureau meets, re-elects current officers - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - OCEAN CITY, Md. — The Maryland Farm Bureau held its
Tri-Gas and Oil now offering Agri-Blend home heating oil - It’s called Agri-Blend. It’s a home heating
On Shore, Wal-Mart bill not academic - PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Members of the Princess Anne Coffee Club

12.06.2005

Ag policy conference raises new concepts - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - BELTSVILLE, Md. — Land preservation and nutrient trading were
Soybean crushing plant, biodiesel refinery in plans for Frederick - By JEFF MORELAND - FREDERICK, Md. — The race is on for a
Delaware Farm Bureau meets in Felton - By CAROL KINSLEY - “Farmers and farmland are more endangered with
Women in ag: You’ve come a long way, baby - By CARYL VELISEK - A Women In Agriculture Forum was
Legislation upsetting for some at Delaware Farm Bureau convention - By CAROL KINSLEY - Scott Kidner, lobbyist for the
Bloxom offers ideas that will keep Virginia’s farmers farming - Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Robert Bloxom was
VFBF leader outlines challenges in 2006 at convention in Norfolk - Virginia farmers are squaring their shoulders to
Yeutter offers advice for trade - The potential for Virginia agriculture to compete in
Virginia Farm Bureau honors political, farm leaders - Two Virginia legislators and a veteran

11.29.05

Biodiesel facility receives USDA grant - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - CLAYTON, Del. — Mid-Atlantic Biodiesel Co. received more
Board to support land acquisition - By KATE GREGORY
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Young Farmers Advisory Board wants to
Ag leaders say farming faces obstacles, but they are prepared - Editor’s note: This is the fourth and final piece in a four-part series on women in leadership roles in agriculture. - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - Agriculture and its employees are
Ag forum examines modern demands - By KATE GREGORY - WEST FRIENDSHIP, Md. — The Howard County Economic Development Authority and
Growth issues tackled at conservancy conference - By KATE GREGORY - EASTON, Md. — Spit flew, brows furrowed and hackles stood up
Queen Anne’s County opens its heart for Katrina victims - By BRUCE HOTCHKISS - This is about an Eastern Shore boy of many
Maryland’s Steve Connelly wins promotion at FSA - Steven A. Connelly of Rising Sun, Md., has been

11.22.2005

Mid-Atlantic soybeans short of nation’s crop - Weather blamed for low yields in 2005 - By BRUCE HOTCHKISS - There’s a huge crop of soybeans out in
Kent County Maryland official sends farm subsidy issues to MDA - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - Buying crop insurance and choosing the
Chesapeake Bay Foundation breaks down 'Bay report card' - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - PITTSVILLE, Md. — The Chesapeake Bay Foundation released its
Urban fertilizer conference held at Montgomery College in Germantown - By CARYL VELISEK - GERMANTOWN, Md. — Montgomery County Executive Douglas Duncan who
Love of outdoors leads to NRCS career for Murphy - Editor’s note: This is the third in a four-part series on women in leadership roles in agriculture. - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - Ginger Murphy said she has
AGR-Lite crop insurance now covers up to $1 million, has March 15 deadline - By MARK POWELL - Maryland Department of Agriculture - Farmers in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Pennsylvania and
Managing risks for others pays off at home - Jon Sewell has two jobs,

11.15.05

CBF wants $120 million for farmers - With thousands of miles of rivers and
Maryland Ag. Commision up to task - With thousands of miles of rivers and

‘Ag legend’ McFadden bids farewell to Delmarva - By BRUCE HOTCHKISS - He came out of the hill country of Virginia and
McCann named VT College of Ag. associate dean - BLACKSBURG, Va.- Mark A. McCann, head of
Marlene Elliott is minority as the director of office of USDA Rural Development - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - Sixty million people call rural
Wolinski empowers women - By KATE GREGORY - MIDDLETOWN, Del.- Laurie Wolinski was raised on

11.08.05

Bush requests $7.1 billion to combat flu - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - BETHESDA, Md. — President George W. Bush announced his
Fair Hill blaze kills 24 Thoroughbred horses; damages near $2 M - By JEFF MORELAND - FAIR HILL, Md. — A fire that started just after dusk on
Navy site examined as possible Maryland horse park location - By KATE GREGORY - GAMBRILLS, Md. — There is still a long way to go

Agriculture’s leading ladies - Editor’s note: This is the first in a four-part series on women in leadership roles in agriculture. - By STEPHANIE JORDAN - For many people, having 24 hours in a day wouldn’t be

$75,000 worth of bull semen reported stolen - By CARYL VELISEK - Shorthorn bull semen valued by its owner at
Pumpkins fly at 20th annual ‘Punkin Chunkin’ in Delaware - By JEFF MORELAND - MILLSBORO, Del. — At a time when many farmers are