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Doug Tregoning honored with Miller Award

The Maryland Grain Producers Association (MGPA) awarded its prestigious Dr. James R. Miller award to Doug Tregoning of Montgomery County at the Maryland Commodity Classic on July 22.  Established in 1988, this award recognizes a professional, non-grower for his or her contributions to the grain industry.   Read more

Maryland Grain Producers Award Scholarships

The The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB) is proud to announce the 2010 scholarships being awarded to Grace Garst, College Park, Greg Gaver, New Market, Wes Miller, North East, and Travis Moore, Churchville.  In its thirteen year, the Scholarship Program provides $2,500 scholarships to college students who are pursuing a career in agriculture.    Read more

Maryland Grain Producers Association Offers Social Media Training Workshop
Twitter. Facebook. YouTube. Blogs. Today’s farmers have a whole new set of tools to use on the farm when it comes to communicating the importance of what we’re doing.  The Maryland Grain Producers Association (MGPA), in affiliation with the National Corn Growers Association, is sponsoring a Social Media Training Workshop on July 13 in Annapolis to teach supporters of agriculture how to understand and use these tools as our world moves into new forms of disseminating information.   Read more

MGPA Applauds Kratovil Vote on Cuba Trade and Travel Bill
MGPA applauded the House Agriculture Committee's passage of a bill that would significantly ease agricultural trade and travel restrictions with Cuba. Congressman Frank Kratovil voted for the measure to support Maryland agriculture in spite of his concerns over the travel restrictions in the legislation.     Read more

Roberts Featured as Keynote Speaker for 2010 Commodity Classic
The Maryland Grain Producers Association (MGPA) and the Maryland Soybean Board (MSB) are pleased to announce Matt Roberts as the keynote speaker for the Twelfth Annual Maryland Commodity Classic.    Read more

 

Barley Yield Challenge Offered for Second Year
Enter the 2010 Barley Yield Challenge sponsored by the Maryland Grain Producers Association, Osage Bio Energy, and Perdue Agribusiness for your chance to win a trip to the 2011 Commodity Classic in Tampa, Florida or thousands in cash prizes!  Details and an application form are available here.   Read more

  2010 Commodity Classic to be held July 22
The Maryland Grain Producers Association (MGPA) and the Maryland Soybean Board (MSB) will host the Maryland Commodity Classic on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at the Queen Anne’s 4-H Park in Centreville. Morning tours at the Wye Research Center will be followed by the afternoon business meeting, program and annual crab and chicken feast.  Read more
  Scholarship Applications Due June 1
Applications from college students interested in pursuing an agricultural related career are due June 1, 2010 for the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB) scholarships.    Read more
  What is at the heart of the Food and Fuel debate?
The Council of Economic Advisers estimates the total global increase in corn-based ethanol production accounts for only about 3 percent of the recent increase in global food prices.  So what is the other 97% causing the price increases?   Read more
  Energy, not Ethanol, responsible for Higher Food Prices
Ethanol’s impact on food prices is negligible, particularly when compared with the impact of energy costs, shows a new study released by LECG. The study shows that a $1 per gallon increase in the price of gasoline results in an increase in food prices that is twice as high as a $1 increase in the price a bushel of corn..   Read more
  Crop Production Stays Green
While reports of corn acreage doubling in the Chesapeake Bay region are hitting the headlines, farmers are taking a traditional and practical approach to planning next year’s crops.  Much has been in the news since corn prices briefly hit the $4/bushel mark, focusing on worst-case “what if” scenarios as ethanol “takes over” the corn supply.  However farmers are staying grounded in the best management practices they know that will provide a sustainable future.   Read more
  Bake and Take Recipes Available
In 1972, "Bake & Take Day" was created by the Kansas Wheathearts to share baked goods with family members, friends, neighbors and those in need.  This goodwill event is now celebrated nationwide.  Try out some of their recipes!    Read more
  Americans Earned Food for the Year
The average American earns enough disposable income to pay for his or her food supply for the entire year in just 5 weeks. In comparison, Americans work 11 weeks to pay for federal taxes, 9 weeks to pay for housing and household operation, and 7 weeks for health and medical care, according to the Tax Foundation.   Read more
  MGPUB Announces Grant Awards in excess of $838,000
The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board awarded 48 grants totaling $838,993 for their 2010 grant program to assist in the improvement of the grain industry. Funded through a grain checkoff program, the grant program supports research, marketing and education programs conducted by extension research facilities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Read more
   

 

 
 
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