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Updated: March 29, 2023

Citizen’s Group Brings Action That USDA Violated Federal Law in Granting Loan Guarantees

In late 2022, a citizens’ group brought suit against U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Service Agency (FSA), Farm Credit Mid-America, and two poultry growers (Dan Nguyen and Trang Nguyen) for claims that the loan guarantees USDA gave on Farm Credit loans to the two growers violated federal law.

Updated: March 29, 2023

Protect Your Farm from Bird Flu: Tips for Managing Wild Birds During Migration Season

Migrant birds traverse across the United States two times a year; they travel from the North to South in the late summer through fall and back to the North in late winter through spring.

Updated: March 29, 2023

The 2023 Delmarva Chicken Festival Will Celebrate 100 Years of Growing Chicken October 7, 2023 - 1:00-7:00 p.m.

This free public event will include many of the favorite activities from the Chicken Festivals of the past!

Updated: January 18, 2023

Commercial Poultry News - January 2023

Topics covered in Commercial Poultry News - January 2023: HPAI Prevention and Control; Can Hemp Products be Used in Broiler Diets?; Biosecurity Reminders! It Doesn't Hurt To Refresh!; Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limit Announced for 2023; Coming Events - 2023!

Updated: January 12, 2023

HPAI Prevention and Control Workshop (Video and Individual Talks)

On December 9 in Denton, MD, Dr. Nathaniel Tablante, through his USDA-NIFA grant and Zoetis sponsorship, offered a day of talks with plenty of interaction with growers. The full video and each presenters’ presentation are linked here with great back-and-forth information to listen for!

Updated: January 11, 2023

Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2023

In October 2022, the IRS announced the revised federal estate tax and gift tax limits for 2023. The federal estate tax limit will rise from $12.06 million in 2022 to $12.92 million in 2023. The federal gift tax limit will jump from $16,000 in 2022, to $17,000 in 2023. In Maryland, state estate tax limits will stay at $5 million.

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Updated: January 11, 2023

Biosecurity Reminders: It Doesn't Hurt To Refresh!

Key Biosecurity Practices to continue to check and be diligent about

Backyard Poultry picture for Biosecurity

Updated: January 11, 2023

Commercial Poultry News - January 2022

Topics covered for the Delmarva Poultry Grower in Commercial Poultry News - October 2021 Broiler Grower Settlement Forms Arriving to Mid-Atlantic Growers Settlement Administrator Angeion Group Announces Proposed Settlement in Broiler Grow-Out Services Class Action A special Recognition to Jim Passwaters Avoiding Fires in Poultry Litter Dry Stack Sheds By Focusing on the Basics, Growers Can Achieve More Consistent Flock Performance Coming Events!

Updated: January 10, 2023

Covering Poultry Legal Issues: Suspicious Vehicles and Drones (Video & Article)

Oct 26, 2022 "Covering Poultry Legal Issues: Suspicious Vehicles and Drones" with Paul Goeringer, Senior Faculty Specialist and Extension Legal Specialist, Anthony 'Tony' Gorski, Attorney at Law in Annapolis, Wicomico County Sheriffs, John Alessandrini and Burley Williams.

Paul Goeringer, Senior Faculty Specialist and Extension Legal Specialist

Updated: November 2, 2022

Identifying and Preventing Poultry Predators in the Mid-Atlantic Region (FS-1132)

Owning a flock of chickens can be a rewarding and educational hobby as well as a source of fresh eggs. While more often a problem for small and backyard flocks, predators can cause damage and loss of birds on farms of all sizes. This damage can range from an occasional bird loss to many birds nightly until the problem is fixed. Authors: Dr. Jon Moyle, Maegan Purdue, Dr. Tom Tabler, Jennifer Rhodes, and Paul Goeringer; Title: Identifying and Preventing Poultry Predators in the Mid-Atlantic Region (FS-1132)