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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>>
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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>>
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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>>
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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.
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Hot weather may continue through October

Weather page here>>
Easy
chair
reading:
See Jeff Ishee’s
recommended reading list on rural and agricultural
topics here>> |
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