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Welcome to the Maryland Risk Management Education Blog, provided by the University of Maryland Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and features the work of the Maryland Crop Insurance Education program and the University of Maryland - MPowering the State's Agriculture Law Education Initiative, a University of Maryland Extension Signature Program. This blog provides readers with information on risk management issues important to Maryland agriculture, upcoming events, and new materials that may interest readers.

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Apr 20, 2018
2 min

Weekly Roundup April 20th

By Sarah Fielder Syngenta Settlement Checks Not Likely Till 2019 Attorneys for the plaintiffs told news sources this week that settlement checks would be likely in the first half of 2019 after a federal judge gave preliminary approval to the settlement. The court still has to determine if the settlement is fair to all the class members. To learn more about this process, click here http://bit.ly/2J6HWPP. Order Granting 10 Arkansas Farmers Exemption From Dicamba Restrictions

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Dec 8, 2017
3 min

Weekly Roundup Dec. 8th

By Sarah Fielder State Agriculture Leaders Urge Poultry Growers to be on Guard for Deadly Bird Flu The Maryland Department of Agriculture is calling for a renewed effort this winter by all poultry producers to intensify their biosecurity. During this time of year, migratory waterfowl moving through Maryland present a heightened risk for High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI)—a potentially devastating disease for poultry operations. To read the full press release go here: http://bi

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Jun 9, 2017
3 min

Weekly Roundup June 9th

By Sarah Fielder Article Looks at Governor Hogan’s Impact on Rural Maryland A recent Capital News Service article looks at Hogan’s impact on rural voters. The story highlights many of the concerns that rural voters and politicians have. The story is available at http://bit.ly/2ruEzfu. North Carolina Farmer Sentenced for Dumping Manure into River A North Carolina farmer was sentenced for violating the Clean Water Act for dumping manure into the French Broad River. The farme

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Jul 22, 2016
3 min

Weekly News Roundup: July 22nd Edition

By Mayhah Suri Cage Free Eggs May Not Equal Better Environment for Hens or Workers Pressure from animal rights activists has led many of the biggest food companies in the country to commit to what are being described as more humane alternatives. In recent months, Walmart, Costco, McDonald’s and others have pledged to transition to buying only cage-free eggs in the years to come. That is music to the ears of the people who have campaigned against conventional battery cages. Ye

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Jun 24, 2016
3 min

Weekly News Update: June 24th Edition

By Mayhah Suri In a Landmark Development, Egg Producers Will End Chick Culling A major step towards eliminating chick culling was announced last week by the Humane League, a smallish but increasingly powerful animal rights group. The Humane League has convinced the United Egg Producers, an agricultural cooperative that represents the companies responsible for about 95 percent of all eggs produced in the US, to make a major change. To read the full article click here: http://

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