Ashley Davenport
Farmers, Ranchers to Receive $23.5B in COVID-19 Support Package
COVID-19 is both a health and economic crisis for everyone in the country. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act will provide...
Michigan Sugar Campaign Wrapping Up As Planting Begins
The Michigan Sugar Company hoped to have their campaign in the books by the middle of March, but that’s being pushed now to April.
According...
Michigan Sugar Offers ‘Sweet’ Alternative to March Madness Brackets
This year, there’s not going to be any college basketball brackets to bust with the NCAA canceling its annual March Madness tournament earlier this...
Five Tips to Stay Calm During COVID-19 Pandemic
During this time of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to have feelings of stress and anxiety of the unknown, especially as it...
MABA Confident in Michigan’s Ag Supplies, Leadership Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) sent a letter to President Trump, asking for flexibilities for ag retailers can complete their jobs alongside farmers during...
How H-2A Restrictions Will Impact Michigan Specialty Crop Producers
The effects of the COVID-19 virus is already starting to impact the nation’s agriculture sector. As of Wednesday, the State Department ruled that new...
COVID-19’s Impact on Michigan Ethanol Cuts Demand by 20 Percent
The coronavirus has been wreaking havoc on all markets and causing people to go into quarantine. That means no commute to work, which means...
How Historically Low Interest Rates Will Benefit Farmers
In an effort to minimize the economic impact of the coronavirus, the Federal Reserve announced an emergency rate cut over the weekend. In the...
USCA Requesting USDA Help in Assisting Cattle Producers
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has been extremely difficult for the cattle markets. The April contract has lost more than $10 in a...
How Coronavirus in China is Impacting the Phase One Trade Agreement
Back in January, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He inked the Phase One trade agreement. According to the agreement, China is supposed...
