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Mount Sidney, VA 24467

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Notice: We welcome affiliate radio stations: WOTR in Lost Creek, WV; WLRI in Lancaster County, PA; and WATA in Boone, NC. For local radio affiliate opportunities, see our affiliates page here>>

Maryland wheat yields expected to be up slightly from 2009 - Based on a recent Agricultural Yield Survey, Maryland farmers are expecting a winter wheat yield of 64 bushels per acre, 4 bushels per acre more than last year’s average of 60 bushels per acre. Wheat production is expected to total 9.9 million bushels, down 15 percent from last year due primarily to an acreage decrease. More at our farm news page>>

Virginia observes Farmers' Market Week - Their popularity is increasing, their numbers have more than doubled since 2004 and they help support farm jobs across Virginia. Officials say farmers’ markets, now more than 190 strong in Virginia, are an essential element in communities across the Commonwealth. More at our farm news page>>

Crop conditions lagging in North Carolina - NC farmers have rightfully been complaining about the lack of precipitation in July. Overall, the state received little rainfall the last two weeks of the month. Average temperatures were above normal ranging from 75 to 86 degrees. Statewide soil moisture levels were rated at 19% very short, 39% short, 40% adequate and 2% surplus. Minimal showers combined with excessive heat throughout the state adversely affected most crops. More at our farm news page>>

Additional News

Farm Credit launches national communications program - Farm Credit, the nation's leading provider of financing and related services to agricultural producers and agribusinesses, has created several new resources to better support rural America. Farm Credit has launched a new national online presence at FarmCredit.com, revitalized its national giving and sponsorship program, and established a dedicated communications team to build awareness of Farm Credit and its unique mission among those it serves.

Nation-wide farmers' market contest launched - American Farmland Trust has announced its 2010 "America's Favorite Farmers Markets" online contest kicked off on June 1 at www.farmland.org/vote. The contest is a nation-wide challenge to see which farmers markets can rally the most support from its customers. The goal is to promote the connection between fresh local food and the local farms and farmland that supply it.