How Soybeans are Used by SYNLawn to Create Artificial Turf
The soybeans grown in Michigan and across the country are being used for more than just food and fuel. They’re also being used by...
McDonald’s Says ‘Thank You’ to Michigan Farmers by Buying Local
When your kids ask for that Happy Meal from McDonald’s, there’s a good chance those apple slices came from an orchard right here in...
Handling Legal Issues on the Farm
Farming is a business, and like every other business out there legal issues will arise from time to time. Who do you call for...
Bring Plant Population Down to Save Money, Maximize Yield
We’ll be planting before you know it!
“When I first got into the industry, we were planting 240,000 seeds per acre,” says NK Seeds agronomist...
African Swine Fever Surging Again in China Potentially Pushing Pork Prices...
African Swine Fever (ASF) is making a resurgence in China and may potentially push pork prices higher in the country.
Multiple outbreaks have shown up...
The Impact of Recent Bank Failures on the Ag Markets
The top story this past week has been the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank here in the U.S.—as well as the...
United Soybean Board Chair Meagan Kaiser on the Success of Soy...
It’s all about making the soybeans grown here in Michigan more valuable. That’s why the money from the soybean checkoff is going a long...
Fertilizer Prices Likely to Remain Volatile Despite $500 Million Funding, Says...
Fertilizer prices have certainly skyrocketed over the past few years, which is why the Biden administration and USDA in 2022 said they would provide...
Canada Requests Talks With Mexico Regarding GMO Corn Import Ban
Canadian officials have requested talks with government officials in Mexico regarding its decree banning imports of genetically-modified corn. The request came under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...
USDA Announces $29 Million in Federal Funds to Increase American-Made Fertilizer...
During his speech Friday at Commodity Classic in Orlando, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the first $29 million in grants to help independent businesses...
