MD: Sustainable Agriculture and Farming
Report: 75% of conventionally grown produce has pesticide residue
Marylanders shopping for fresh produce may want to consider a new report that finds chemical residues in much of the crop. In its 2024 "Shoppers …
Report: Maryland Could See Economic Benefit from Farm Conservation Practices
A new study out this week reports Maryland could realize economic benefits from agricultural conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay region…
Fighting Chesapeake Bay Pollution through Regenerative Farming
Chesapeake Bay states have until 2025 to implement watershed pollution-reduction practices, and a new report shows "climate-smart" farming in …
Venture Into Your Yard to Check for Invasive Pests
ANNAPOLIS -- While most people continue to stay home during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says it's a good time to check …
Reforming Ethanol Mandate Could be Win for Chesapeake Bay
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A bill to reform the biofuels mandate is being hailed by environmental groups as a way to protect wildlife, drinking water and …
Poultry Industry Proposes Speeding Up Slaughter Times
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The poultry industry is proposing changes that would allow faster line speeds in factories. But opponents are asking what the …
Will New Maryland Law Change Antibiotic Use on Farms?
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Starting in January, Maryland becomes the second state in the nation to restrict the routine use of antibiotics in animals…
Avoiding Antibiotics in Food? Check Out this List
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A new nationwide report ranks the top 25 restaurant chains for their antibiotics policies and practices. At issue is the …
Birds and Bees Responsible for 1 of Every 3 Bites of Food
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – As we enjoy the late-summer crops produced in this country and around the world, advocates are hoping everyone will take time …
Hand-Washing Crucial in Homes with Backyard Chickens
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Nearly 1,000 people across the country have become ill this year from salmonella connected to backyard flocks of chickens, ducks and …
Study: Climate Change Impacting Crops
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A report that looks in depth at how climate change is robbing crops of nutrition says there will be more hungry people and …
Sessions Urged to Oppose Mega Mergers
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Nearly 325 organizations have signed a letter pressing new U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to make sure the Justice …