June 20, 2009 Delmarva Chicken Festival Declared a Success in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Queen Anne’s County, Maryland hosted the 60th Delmarva Chicken Festival this weekend and the first festival in this county attracted a record number of Friday visitors. Thunderstorms and the threats of tornados disrupted the festival on Saturday June 20, but festival organizers estimate that 25,000 persons helped recognize Delmarva’s largest agricultural enterprise, the chicken industry.
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June 14, 2009 Maryland Association of Conservation Districts' President Praises Agriculture for Positive Steps in Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Reductions
President Lee McDaniel writes, "It is encouraging to see from BayStat’s charts and graphs that 10 out of 13 agricultural conservation programs are making progress in approaching their nitrogen, phosphorus,
and sedimentation goals. When looking at nitrogen inputs from agricultural lands since
2006, farmers have reduced their contribution by approximately 332,000 pounds of
nitrogen per year. In that same time frame, nitrogen inputs from urban contributors
have increased an average of 902,000 pounds."
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June 5, 2009 New National Broiler Chicken Data Announced
Chickens remain an important agricultural product and economic activity in Delmarva’s three states according to new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Based on the pounds of meat-chickens produced in 2008, Maryland ranked 8th in the nation, while Delaware was 9th, and Virginia was 12th.
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April 21, 2009 Every Day is Earth Day for Delmarva's Chicken Industry
The broiler chicken industry on the Delmarva Peninsula and throughout America is firmly committed to the protection of the environment – the air, land, and water. The industry spends millions of dollars per year on all aspects of environmental protection and cooperates with many agencies and universities on proper environmental management. click here for details
April 14, 2009 Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. Recognizes Outstanding Persons at Annual Booster Banquet
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI), the trade association for the Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken industry, held its 53rd annual Booster Banquet tonight in Salisbury, Maryland and recognized 15 outstanding poultry growers and three individuals for their work on behalf of the chicken industry. click here for details
January 29, 2009 Chicken Industry Remains Key Economic Force on Delmarva Peninsula
New data compiled by Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. (DPI), the trade association for the Delmarva Peninsula’s broiler chicken industry, show the continued strength and economic importance of the chicken industry, a bright spot in a troubled economy.
"Nearly every business on Delmarva is positively impacted by the chicken industry, noted DPI President Charlie Carpenter. “These numbers are clear indicators of just how important the chicken industry is to the states in our region and they re-emphasize that keeping the poultry industry strong is good for all persons and governments.”
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December 12, 2008 The Relatively Small Role of Delmarva's Chicken Industry in Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Issues
A number of ill-informed persons and critics of the chicken industry often complain about the role of the Delmarva chicken industry in Chesapeake Bay water quality issues. The facts provide compelling data showing the relatively small role Delmarva’s chicken industry plays in water pollution in the 64,000 square mile Chesapeake Bay watershed.
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Chicken with a Southwestern Twist
Southwestern Chicken and Artichoke Bake is a warming dish for cold days. Serve with grilled polenta and a green salad for a simple, satisfying meal.
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From Farm to You
If you think chickens come from the supermarket meat case, check out this new addition to the DPI website that takes you on a mini “tour” of the production of chicken from the egg to your table,
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