Software Apps Made Available to Identify Tar Spot in Michigan’s Corn...
If you’re a Michigan farmer, you know how tar spot fungus can lower your corn yields. But there are a couple of different software...
NCBA Calls for Immediate Import Ban on Brazilian Beef Due to...
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) says it has asked USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to take immediate action and indefinitely suspend beef imports from...
USDA ‘Sent a Shot Across the Bow’ to the Corn Market...
USDA held their annual Agricultural Outlook Forum on Thursday and Friday this past week, providing their initial forecast for the ag economy, commodity markets,...
Biggest US Farms Grew Larger in 2022, Says USDA Report
The largest farms in the U.S. that had sales of $1 million or more operate nearly 26 percent of U.S. farmlands according to the...
The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine on US Ag Markets...
It was one year ago on Feb. 24, 2022 that Russian tanks began rolling into Ukraine. It’s a war that many thought would only...
Brazil Confirms Mad Cow Disease Case, Suspends Beef Exports to China
Brazilian beef exports to China are temporarily on hold after a case of mad cow disease was confirmed in the northern part of the...
Cyberattack Temporarily Shuts Down Dole Foods Production
Dole Food Company says it recently was hit by a cyberattack that disrupted the company’s operations and resulted in the temporary shutdown of its...
Michigan Community Mediation Association Offers Dispute Resolution Services for Michigan Farmers
Owning and operating a farm can be very challenging and may involve conflicts with other farmers, businesses, or agencies. That’s why the Michigan Community...
Neil Caskey Named CEO of National Corn Growers Association
Neil Caskey, a long-time professional in the agricultural arena, has been tapped to lead the National Corn Growers Association as its new CEO, according...
Former USDA Undersecretary McKinney Weighs in on Mexico GM Corn Ban
Last week, Mexican officials issued a decree calling for a ban on imports of some biotech corn used for certain purposes. That ban began...
