“No” to Immigration Reform – Ag Labor in Limbo? September 20, 2021 5:53 pm|Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled against the Democrats’ plan to provide 8 million green cards as a part…
Field Crop Harvest Progressing Ahead of Average, Apple Harvest Strong September 20, 2021 4:08 pm|Field Crops Much of the state experienced rainfall accompanied by warmer temperatures, according to Marlo D. Johnson, Director…
Pioneer Agronomists Continue to Manage 2021 Crop, Helping Farmers Plan for 2022 September 20, 2021 11:00 am|The primary disease corn growers are watching this season is black tar spot. Pioneer agronomists have been hands-on…
House Democrats Ask Leadership for Extra Funds to Prevent ASF September 20, 2021 10:42 am|A group of House Democrats sent a letter to leadership asking for $75 million in funding for the…
Barge Shipping Costs Spiking After Hurricane Ida September 20, 2021 10:41 am|Barge freight costs for moving grains from the Midwest rose sharply due to the continuing logistical problems over…
Untangling the Web of Input Costs September 20, 2021 7:38 am|Talk about input costs might be taking a backseat to harvest conversations, but that doesn’t mean farmers aren’t…
Harvest Forecast: Dry Pattern to Break with Front Bringing Rain, Cooler Temps September 17, 2021 5:14 pm|The Michigan Ag Today Harvest Weather Forecast is made possible by Greenstone Farm Credit Services Dry for this…
Why You Should Harvest Tar Spot-Inflicted Corn Early September 17, 2021 9:25 am|Harvest might be starting for some, and it looks like the dominate storyline for Michigan’s corn this season…
Schramm’s Mead Awarded 2021 Ag Exporter Rising Star Award September 16, 2021 5:13 pm|Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell presented the “2021 Michigan Agriculture Exporter Rising…
Produce Growers Can Take Part in Free MSU On-Farm Readiness Review Program September 16, 2021 7:14 am|Michigan State University Extension has a free service to produce growers to achieve their food safety goals. While…