Ashley Davenport
House, Senate Legislation to Provide Reliability for E15, E15 Infrastructure
When the federal appeals court tossed out an EPA rule change on the sale of E15 during the summer months, lawmakers sprung into action.
Both...
Pork Industry Dealing With More Summer Hurdles After Prop 12 Ruling
The U.S. pork industry is dealing with yet another blow this summer. Last week, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied a joint complaint...
Golden Harvest Adds New ‘Gold Series’ Line With 39 Varieties
Most farmers probably haven’t thought about their harvest plans, let alone planning on what to plant for the next season. However, Golden Harvest is...
USDA Announces August 2021 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for August 2021, which are effective August 2. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) loans...
ASF in Dominican Republic is an Opportunity for U.S. Pork Producers...
Last week, the USDA confirmed a case of African swine fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic. While it’s early in the investigation, the National...
Michigan’s 250+ Farmers Markets to Celebrate National Farmers Market Week Aug....
The Michigan Farmers Market Association (MIFMA) is getting ready to kick off the 22nd National Farmers Market Week on Sunday August 1. According to...
Michigan Apples Provides Mid-Season Update During Facebook Live Event
For the last few weeks, the hot and humid atmosphere has felt a bit more like a normal Michigan summer. But as we get...
Lack of Semiconductor Chips Expected to Impact Agriculture into 2022
The shortage of semiconductor chips has been making news in the automotive industry for months. Instead of full lots of vehicles waiting for that...
Michigan Blueberry Grower’s Dedication to State, National Grower Organizations
Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann has served on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council for the better part of a decade. Now she is taking...
Good Prospects For 2021 Michigan Peach Crop
Early varieties of Michigan peaches are getting plucked from their trees and are available for purchase. Mark Schilling, owner of Mick Klug Farm, Schilling...
