December 7, 2004

Soybean rust on Delmarva? Agriculture experts prepare - By LINDA SIEMON - Soybean rust appears to be
Chinese delegation studying agriculture on Maryland farms - By LINDA SIEMON - About 30 government officials from China are
LEAD Maryland program names Class IV fellows - By JEFF MORELAND - You are never too old to learn, and a group of
New rules allow farmers to produce cakes, pies at home - By LINDA SIEMON - The state is making it easier for farmers to
Bull semen stolen from Kent County, Md., farm - By LINDA SIEMON - Thereπs a first time for
Delaware Farm Bureau holds annual banquet - By CAROL KINSLEY - Robert Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, was
Virginia turkey processing plant reopens as cooperative - HINTON, Va. (AP) ã Seven months after Pilgrimπs Pride announced it

November 30, 2004

Bigger bean yields - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Results from the Dorchester County Roundup Ready soybean test, in
Bird flu could claim up to 7 million lives - BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) ã The world is closer to the
Marylandπs tobacco buyout: where we stand six years later - Last week marked the six-year anniversary of the
Ehrilich-Steele Administration honors century farm families - ANNAPOLIS, Md.ã Lt. Governor Michael S. Steele honored Marylandπs farm
Chesapeake Fields snacks almost market ready - By LINDA SIEMON - Chesapeake Fields Farmers is close to putting its
Small Farm Conference draws diverse group of farmers together - PRINCESS ANNE, Md. ã Beginning, seasoned, and aspiring farmers came to
Competitive markets key in future of ag - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - With the strong upward trend for U.S. farm productivity in the latter

November 23, 2004

Rust spreading in Gulf Coast states - BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) ã Hurricane Ivan apparently spread soybean rust, a
Veneman resigns as U.S. ag secretary - WASHINGTON (AP) ã Ann Veneman, a peach farmerπs daughter who
Bees are all the buzz - By LINDA SIEMON - Though they can be a summertime pest to many
Montgomery Countyπs first E-85 station now open to the public - Montgomery Countyπs ethanol fueling station in Rockville, Md., which began
Too much grain: a good problem to have - By LINDA SIEMON - This year soybeans have hit a record high in
Crop insurance: Do you need it, and where do you get it? - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Corn and soybean growers who chose crop insurance at

November 16, 2004Soybean rust found in the United States -

November 9, 2004

'Cowpie Compost' helps farm, environment, plus gardeners - MIDLAND, Va. ã A Northern Virginia farm family is
Kent County, Md. ag breakfast honors local families - By LINDA SIEMON - The Kent County Chamber of Commerce held its
Montgomery County ag leaders cited for service - By CARYL VELISEK - As the 2004 agricultural fair season drew to a
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation - By GEORGE MAYO Executive Director Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation - The impetuous whims of adolescence blended with
University of Maryland students complete re-sodding projecat at Arlington Cemetery - By LINDA SIEMON - Landscaping students from the University of Maryland will be
Virginia news briefs - Ventilation is important during winter for dairy herds

November 2, 2004

Silos running over at area grain plants -
By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Driving past the Perdue Farms grain facility near
Maryland family wins national dairy award - BY CARYL VELISEK - Charles and Gene Iager of Maple Lawn Farms, Inc., of
Maryland Department of Ag Receives $370,000 for crop insurance education - ANNAPOLIS, Md. ã U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman announced that
USDA announces addition of environmentally sensitive land to conservation reserve program - COLUMBIA, Md. ã Elizabeth Anderson, Executive Director for
Virginia pumpkin growers unveil new Web site - Calling all Virginia pumpkin lovers and growers. Now thereπs
Rural leaders to focus on the future at 2004 Maryland Rural Summit - ANNAPOLIS, Md. ã On Nov. 4-5, the Rural Maryland Council, together with
Robert Ensor named conservation grants program manager of MDA - ANNAPOLIS, Md. ã Agriculture Secretary Lewis R. Riley announced
University of Maryland 2004 corn tests show great strides - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Preliminary results for the University of Maryland 2004 corn test yields show
Delaware foods marketed in Mid-Atlantic Region - Two Delaware food companies and the Delaware Department of Agriculture exhibited

October 26, 2004

DPI Booster Banquet - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. recognized Kenneth Bounds, MidAtlantic Farm Credit vice president of development, with its highest honor
Maryland Young Farmers Advisory Board - By JEFF MORELAND - WASHINGTON, D.C. ã The Maryland Young Farmers Advisory Board's job is to discuss obstacles and opportunities for young

October 19, 2004

Right of entry top concern among nutrient management law changes - By JEFF MORELAND - EASTON, Md. ã Itπs one of the hottest topics on
åAg legendsπ relive good old days - By BRUCE HOTCHKISS - CENTREVILLE, Md. ã The argument is made that the
Governor appoints Young Farmers Advisory Board - ANNAPOLIS, Md. ã Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., recently
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation, co-op group will sponsor candidate training - RICHMOND ã Anyone can learn from mistakes, but the

October 12, 2004

Nutrient management requirements could change for Maryland farmers - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - The Maryland Department of Agriculture will
Century farms honored in Delaware - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - The A & W Burbage Family Partnership in
Virginia lays claim to first East Coast soy biodiesel plant - By JOHN FULTON LEWIS - Delaware farmers may be celebrating the
Be careful what you ask for, Mrs. Kerry; you might get it - By†DENNIS T. AVERY - CHURCHVILLE, VAãTeresa Heinz Kerry lavishly
Questions still remain about Cecil County Farm Museum - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - The Cecil County Farm Museum, a
Interest in soy biodiesel continues to heat up - By JOHN FULTON LEWIS - Virginia soybean growers are not only
Celebrating Marylandπs Thoroughbred horses - By JEFF MORELAND - BALTIMORE ã In horse racing, coming in
Sussex County, Del., celebrates Farm Bureau with annual banquet

October 5, 2004

Virginia to name first agriculture secretary - RICHMOND, Va. — Farmers don’t have a name
Japan lifts ban on Delaware, Maryland poultry - Delmarva delegation scheduling meeting with Chinese ambassodor - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - Japan’s ambassador to the United
Kent County Farm Bureau turns 60 - By CAROL KINSLEY - FELTON, Del. — Kent County Farm Bureau celebrated its
Governor declares emergency following New Castle storms - DOVER, Del. — Governor Ruth Ann Minner on Thursday declared
CAFO workshops scheduled Oct. 20 - The Delaware Nutrient Management Commission and Department of
Rural Maryland Council honored nationally - ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On Sept. 1, during the
September 28, 2004

Poultry houses headed for Queen Anne’s County farm - By RICKY BOURGEOIS - CENTREVILLE, Md. — The three-member Board of
Ground broken in Delaware for first biodiesel plant on East Coast - By CAROL KINSLEY - CLAYTON, Del. — Ground was broken in
New York farmer making new strides in pest control - By JEF MORELAND - LYONS, N.Y. — First came reality television. Now,
Buying local: It’s quite a ‘Deale’ at Food Rite store - In today’s “big-box” store craze there are
2004 a summer to remember for some Virginia youths - By JANE W. GRAHAM - A group of farm youth in Pulaski County, Va., will
Reynolds retires from post with Virginia Cattlemen Association - By JANE W. GRAHAM - The Virginia Cattlemen’s Association is
Nutrient management training, certification workshops planned - Poultry growers, pasture operators to learn how to write their own plans - - - ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Department of Agriculture in
USDA announces new online payment service across Maryland - COLUMBIA, Md. — Elizabeth Anderson, Executive Director for

September 21, 2004

Chicken house debate heats up in Queen Anne’s County
Couple’s attempt to start poultry operation opposed - By RICKY BOURGEOIS
Neighbors fear effects to property, environment - By JEFF MORELAND

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USDA’s Veneman speaks at National Angus Tour stop in Aldie, Virginia - BY CARYL VELISEK - USDA Agriculture Secretary Ann Veneman paid a
Former 4-H/FFA member making an impact in agriculture - BY CARYL VELISEK - The Great Frederick Fair in Frederick, Md., has
Maryland State Fair livestock highlights, reports - BY CARYL VELISEK - The 123rd Maryland State Fair is now history and