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See you at the Commodity Classic!

The Maryland Commodity Classic is 7 days away- see you at the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park!

We have a full agenda this year including:

-Nationwide covering Land As Your Legacy, Transitioning Your Farm to the Next Generation at 9:00 AM.

-The Maryland Grain Producers hosting a Deer Summit Follow-Up focusing on solutions to crop damage from white-tailed deer at 10:00 AM.

-Sponsor and check-off funded projects will be on display for attendees at 10:30 AM. Be sure to pick up a program on your way in for a chance to win a Yeti Roadie, donated by Molly’s Place Sporting Goods! Details about the giveaway can be found in the middle of the program.

-Lunch and snow cones will be available at 11:00 AM. Remember to bring cash to support the local 4-H and FFA programs.

-A business meeting with national and state policy updates, $15,000 being awarded in scholarships to seven students, two CDL grant recipients and the Dr. Miller Awardee at 1:30 PM.

-Market Specialist Scott Shellady, also known as The Cow Guy, from RFDTV will be the keynote speaker!

-End the day with good company at the pork and chicken BBQ and crab feast, catered by Sisters By Chance!

“The Maryland Grain Producers is proud to host this event in partnership with the Maryland Soybean Board. We hope our members and the agricultural community will come out to see the showcase farmer investments in projects increasing the profitability of Maryland grain farmers,” said Utilization Board President, Steve Ernst.

Thank you to our 2023 event sponsors- check them out here!

Maryland Grain Producers Association members should have received a complimentary ticket via mail. If you are a member and have not received a ticket via mail, please RSVP here.

If you would like to join our association there is still time to join! Join today with a card or with a check-off transfer at marylandgrain.org/member/. To pre-purchase tickets for our event visit our website at marylandgrain.org/events/.

We can’t wait to see you on the 27th at the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park!

Maryland Grain Producers Support 33 Projects for 2020

After reviewing over forty grant proposals earlier this month, the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB) has funded 33 projects for 2020. The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board is funded through the Maryland Grain Check-Off Program; when grain that is produced in Maryland is sold by a farmer, the Utilization Board receives one-half of a percent of its net value. The Check-Off and universities are encouraged to submit grant proposals in November for consideration by MGPUB. The Utilization Board gathers to hear presentations on each proposal and reports from the previously funded projects. Projects must improve the viability and profitability of grain production through research, education, or market development.

For 2020, the Grain Producers will award $802,207 for 33 projects across the state. Congratulations to each recipient. The full list of awardees is below or can be downloaded here.

Bobby Guy, Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board President says, “I enjoy hearing new ideas and proposals each year that impact the grain industry in Maryland. Being able to assist researchers, youth organizations, encourage agriculture education, and build market opportunities from our check-off program is humbling and rewarding.”

The 2020 awarded proposals will be featured bi-weekly through a newsletter. If you would like to receive updates, please email Jenell Eck to be included in the mailing list.

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