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Dairy Groups Call for Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada
American dairy groups are calling on the U.S. government to implement retaliatory tariffs on Canada over its dairy policies. The groups say Ottawa made...
Volatile Fertilizer Market Likely Through 2023
Farmers had many questions regarding fertilizer this spring, according to Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute.
“I've spent a good part of...
Rural Land Market Outlook Remains Strong
Following record sales in 2021, the rural land market continues to surge this year. This offers opportunities for both sellers and buyers of farm,...
Bring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacation
As summertime brings families and friends together for outdoor celebrations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging you to make sure your summer...
Thirty-one Percent of Corn Crop, 32 Percent of Soybean Crop Planted...
Michigan farmers have done a significant amount of catching up when it came to planting progress this past week.
So far in Michigan, 31 percent...
Recent Dry Weather Sparks Other Concerns as Planting Progress Picks Up
It was a wonderful week to get caught up on fieldwork and planting in Michigan last week. The Michigan Ag Today forecast from Chief...
Approximately $6 Billion to Be Provided to Commodity, Specialty Crop Producers...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Monday that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will...
Lawmakers Urge USDA to Address Infant Formula Shortages
A group of U.S. Senators are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to address "extremely high levels of corporate concentration" in the infant formula...
Why Are Diesel Prices So High?
The average price of diesel in Michigan was at $5.26 a gallon on Sunday, May 15 according to AAA, which has set a record...
‘As I See It’ by Gary Truitt: The Conscious Connoisseur
When ordering a pizza on-line recently I noticed a new menu category called “The Conscious Connoisseur.” This section contained all kinds of choices that...
