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A matter of when, not if for new MD rules

November 22, 2013, Salisbury, MD — Last week farmers throughout the Lower Shore celebrated the withdrawal of a plan to change when and how poultry manure could be applied to their fields.

A week later, many people have realized while they won’t have to incorporate the changes next year, they will within the next few years. Secretary of Agriculture Buddy Hance is adamant the phosphorous management tool will become a part of Maryland farming. READ MORE