Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee’s ‘Beagle Brigade Act’ Gains Support on Capitol Hill
Support is growing for the Beagle Brigade Act. Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-8th District) introduced the bill in the House and…
Michigan’s Corn, Soybeans Off to a ‘Pretty Good Start’ Despite a Lack of Rain, Moisture
Planting season is almost finished for Michigan’s farmers as 80 percent of the state’s corn and 80 percent of Michigan’s…
Livestock Producers Express Concerns About Supreme Court’s Prop 12 Ruling During USMEF Conference
The U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota brought together a broad selection of people in meat…
Planting Weather Forecast: Fantastic Weather Window Remains Open Over Michigan
Our fantastic weather window remains open over Michigan. We are looking at favorable weather for planting progress over most of…
When We Can Expect Some Rain in This Dry Forecast
Dry weather will continue to dominate in Michigan over the course of the next week or so. That according to…
US Supreme Court Rules Against EPA in WOTUS Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a case impacting farmers, ranchers and landowners…
Volunteers Needed to Serve as Ag Mediators
There’s a need for volunteers to help with mediation—in particular, agricultural mediation with the Michigan Community Mediation Association. Michigan Ag…
USDA’s Bonnie: Conservation Efforts Will Remain Voluntary
With the Biden Administration’s deep focus on conservation and the environment, some agriculture groups and individual farmers are worried about…
Pushing Lawmakers for More Funding for Forestry, Wood Industries in Next Farm Bill
The nation’s forest systems, wood industries, and wildfires were the topic of a hearing last week in the House Agriculture…
Black Sea Grain Deal ‘Good News for the World’
The Black Sea Grain Deal was extended this week for another two months despite reports that Russia wanted the deal…
