Weathering Risk: Maryland grain producers on rising costs and the importance of biofuels
From Farm Food Facts by USFRA
May 27, 2026 · 23 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges faced by Maryland grain producers and the potential of biofuels in agriculture.
Farm+Food+Facts host Joanna Guza talks with Chip Bowling, third generation grain farmer from Maryland and Vice Chair of US Farmer and Ranchers in Action, and Jennifer Gannon, director of programs and public relations at Maryland Grain Producers. They discuss this year’s planting season, weather and input cost challenges, and the opportunities biofuels can provide for agriculture. To stay connected with USFRA, join our newsletter and become involved in our efforts, here.
People in this episode
Host: Joanna Guza
Guests: Chip Bowling, Jennifer Gannon
Topics covered
- grain farming
- biofuels
- agriculture challenges
- input costs
- planting season
Keywords
- grain producers
- biofuels
- Maryland
- agriculture
- input costs
- planting season
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US Farmer and Ranchers in Action, Maryland Grain Producers
Places: Maryland
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