Average corn and soybean yields have been on a steady increase for several yields. As a result of that, the plants take more nutrients from the soil. Replenishing those nutrients needs to be considered when making a strategy for...

Two hearings on Capitol Hill this week focus on trade issues. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is speaking to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Congressional Relations Director,...

The USDA released its latest World Agriculture Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report Wednesday. USDA says the corn crop is projected at 15.0 billion bushels, up from last year on higher area and a return to trend yield. The yield...

During its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development voted to approve Food and Agriculture Investment Fund grants for four Michigan companies preparing to grow operations, expand product lines, and improve efficiencies. The projects...

Legislation aimed at protecting family farmers from fines after a workplace accident is one step closer to passing. The Michigan House approved House Bill 4031 on May 6, aiming to amend the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act to decrease...