Press Releases

Welcome to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) online Newsroom. We are dedicated to communicating with industry and consumers. We encourage you to visit the Newsroom for all the latest information about MDA including news releases, news features, images, videos and more.

Press Releases

• PUBLIC NOTICE: Maryland Agencies to Treat Potomac River for Black Fly Control on June 24
• NEWS RELEASE: Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Sign-Up Dates for 2026 Cover Crop Grant
• NEWS RELEASE: Maryland Department of Agriculture Launches New Grant Program to Boost Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens
• Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Reduction in Electric Vehicle Charger Registration Fee

Meeting Notices

• Invasive Plant Advisory Committee (IPAC) Meeting Notice
• Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation (MALPF) Board of Trustees Meeting Notice
• Maryland Horse Industry Board Meeting Notice
• Governor’s Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture Meeting Notice

MDA Blog

• Preliminary Testing Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Queen Anne’s County 
• MDA Honors Third Quarter Employee
• Maryland Department of Agriculture Honors Employees with Long Service Awards

Press Releases