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Published on September 9, 2026 - 16:32 GMT

Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Free Interactive Science Adventure for Elementary and Middle School Educators

September 9, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 9, 2026) – As the 2026-27 school year gets underway, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce that educators have a valuable resource to help teach environmental science lessons to …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 17:36 GMT

Nominations for the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame Now Open Through October 2

September 2, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 2, 2026)–The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now soliciting nominations for the Governor’s Agriculture Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes those farm families that have made significant …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 15:18 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture to Treat Regions of Dorchester County for Mosquitos through Aerial Spraying on ...

September 2, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 2, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will treat a targeted area of Dorchester County to reduce the adult mosquito population in the region. Treatment is scheduled to occur via aerial spraying …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 14:59 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on September 2

September 1, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on September 2 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 1, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources, will treat …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 14:59 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture to Treat Region of Dorchester County for Mosquitos through Aerial Spraying on ...

September 1, 2026 PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture to Treat Region of Dorchester County for Mosquitos through Aerial Spraying on September 1 ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 1, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will treat a …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY: Four Chefs to Compete at the Battle of the Bay: Blue Catfish Cook-Off at the Maryland State Fair

August 31, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 31, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Lottery and Maryland State Fair, is taking on the Chesapeake Bay’s wild-caught blue catfish …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:32 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Department of Agriculture to Treat Region of Dorchester County for Mosquitos through Aerial Spraying on ...

August 31, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 31, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will treat a targeted area of Dorchester County to reduce the adult mosquito population in the region. Treatment is scheduled to occur via aerial spraying the …

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Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:26 GMT

Qualifying Maryland Farms Now Eligible for Five-Year Nutrient Management Plans

August 26, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 26, 2026)—Qualifying agricultural operations are now eligible to extend their nutrient management plans from three to five years following a regulatory update outlined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 15.20. …

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Published on August 25, 2026 - 15:48 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for August 26

August 25, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 25, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the …

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Published on August 24, 2026 - 17:04 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Box Tree Moth Quarantine Expanded to Four Additional Maryland Counties

August 24, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 24, 2026) – Effective today, August 24, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service have expanded the box tree moth (Cydalima …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:48 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for August 20

August 19, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 19, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Rural Marylanders to Notice Increase in Low-Flying Aircraft Due to Fall Cover Crop Plantings

August 18, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 18, 2026)–Marylanders residing in rural portions of the state can expect to see an increase in low-flying airplanes, helicopters and drones from now until October 10, 2026 as farmers participating in the Maryland …

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Published on August 14, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for August 16

August 14, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 14, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 21:29 GMT

Maryland’s Best Third Annual Farmers Choice Award Honors Sagamore Spirit

August 13, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 12, 2026)–Maryland’s Best—the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s marketing program—and the Maryland Grain Producers Association is proud to announce that Sagamore Spirit has been selected as the 2026 Farmer’s Choice …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 15:28 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Aerial Mosquito Spraying in Dorchester County

August 13, 2026 The following areas of Dorchester County will be treated by aircraft to reduce the adult mosquito population, beginning the evening of August 13, 2026, weather conditions permitting. The aircraft is a twin engine, white plane with red and …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 16:05 GMT

Veterinary Technician Committee Meeting Announcement

If you have any questions, need additional information or would like to arrange an interview, please contact: Rachel Felver Director of Communications Telephone: 667-493-8683

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

NEWS RELEASE: Maryland Horse Industry Board 2027 Grant Application Period is Now Open!

August 6, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 6, 2026)—The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) is now accepting applications for its 2027 grant program. The Maryland Horse Board Grants Program …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees Meeting Notice

August 5, 2026 The Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 10:15 am to 11:15 am. This meeting will be VIRTUAL ONLY. The Maryland Agricultural Commission Committees will be held on Wednesday, August 12, …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

PUBLIC NOTICE: Unscheduled Mosquito Control Activity in Prince George’s County Planned for August 6

August 5, 2026 ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 5, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), in cooperation with the Prince George’s County Health Department, will expand mosquito control services in areas due to a public health concern over the potential …

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Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:55 GMT

FY27 Spay and Neuter Advisory Board Meeting Announcement

August 3, 2026 The Advisory Board of the Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Spay and Neuter Grants Program will meet on Friday, August 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Agenda items include FY27 grant application discussions and funding …

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