Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names chief state steward
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chairman, W. Duncan Patterson announced today that the Commission has promoted James A. Lages to the position of Chief State Steward.
Delaware has record soybean harvest in 2017
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018
USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the final crop production numbers for 2017. Overall, Delaware farmers had a good year with some of the crops breaking records. According to Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse, “Yields such as we had in 2017 are good news for our farmers, and for poultry growers and processors who use much of the grain grown here for feed.”
Fifer Orchards honored for service to Delaware agriculture
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018
Fifer Orchards recognized for their overall contribution to agriculture at the Delaware Agricultural Industry Dinner on Thursday evening were presented with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture.
Houston poultry farmers receive Environmental Stewardship Award
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, January 8, 2018
Poultry farmers Randy and Jordan McCloskey were recognized during Delaware Ag Week for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2017 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award.
2018 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program Now Open
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 5, 2018
The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program is offering up to $5,000 in grants for community-based tree projects throughout the First State. The program is open to all Delaware municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified nonprofits. Applications are limited to one project in one category (tree planting or tree management), and all funds must be utilized on publicly owned land or community open space. Grant recipients must also provide a 50-50 cost-share match, which can be met through a combination of volunteer labor, donated materials and services, or cash from non-federal sources.
This year’s application deadline is March 2, 2018. Winners will be notified by April 2.
