February 11, 2022 | Michigan Ag Today

Gov. Whitmer Consolidates Cannabis & Hemp Regulation to Increase Efficiency

February 11, 2022 4:08 pm|

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has taken action to consolidate the regulatory bodies within the State of Michigan that oversee cannabis and hemp processing, distribution, and sale to improve efficiency. These administrative…

Producers with Crop Insurance to Receive Premium Benefit for Cover Crops

February 11, 2022 12:16 pm|

Agricultural producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit from the…

Administration Considering New Tariffs on China Over Phase One Deal

February 11, 2022 10:16 am|

The Biden administration is looking at the possibility of new tariffs on China if they can’t persuade Beijing…

2021 Beef Exports Shatter Records

February 11, 2022 10:15 am|

American beef exports shattered previous volume and value records in 2021, surpassing $10 billion for the first time.…

Ethanol Production Hits Four-Month Low

February 11, 2022 10:14 am|

The Energy Information Administration says ethanol production plunged to its lowest level in four months during the week…

MI Food & Agriculture Companies Encouraged to Apply for Exporter of the Year, Rising Star Awards

February 11, 2022 10:08 am|

The Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is launching a search for the 2022 Michigan’s ‘Ag Exporter…

Potato Foundation Working to Advance the Industry

February 11, 2022 9:38 am|

The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation, or Potato LEAF for short, is the funding arm the U.S.…

US, Canadian Wheat Growers See Successes in Inaugural Year of Yield Network

February 11, 2022 9:06 am|

The Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network had a successful first year. Forty wheat growers in Michigan, Ohio and…