Grass helps filter lead, other water pollutants
HOBOKEN, N.J. — Ambient lead dust from house paints, aging water-supply infrastructure and other sources has been linked to declines in IQ in exposed children as well as a host...
COUNTING DOWN ...
Fewer than 100 days until the Maryland State Fair
Fair buildings, barns, Midway rides, games and more will open from Aug. 23 through Sept. 2
STATE RESPONSE ...
Md. targets carbofuran in bald eagle poisonings
Banned pesticide implicated in poisoning deaths of seven bald eagles on Eastern Shore
NEW RESEARCH ...
UV light could cut costs, control crop diseases
Farmers may have new tools to suppress plant pathogens like powdery mildew
MARKETING ...
USDA clarifies redirection of beef, soy assessments
Producers may redirect checkoff assessments to national program when allowed by state law
POISONING INCIDENTS ...
Maryland agencies respond after eagle deaths
MDA, MDNR announced they are working to address continued illegal use of carbofuran
COMING EVENT ...
State Soil Conservation Committee to meet May 16
Meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality program
Md. farming community helps educate youth
CENTREVILLE, Md. — The agricultural community in Queen Anne’s County in partnership with the Board of Education recently came together for the third year to deliver unbiased, science and researched...
Cargill recalls animal feed over grain toxin concerns
CHICAGO — Cargill Inc has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 150 tons of animal feed, a spokeswoman said on Tuesday, after North Carolina regulators found aflatoxin in a testing...
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES ...