MDARD: Midwestern Hemp Database and Cultivar Check Programs

Hemp plants grown at Hampshire Farms in Kingston, Michigan. Photo: Ashley Davenport The Michigan Department of Agriculture…

Agronomy Week Adds FFA Benefit to the Mix

How Dry Weather Out West is Impacting Sugarbeet Planting

Farm Bureau Seeks Dynamic Entrepreneurs with Solutions to Today’s Farm and Rural Challenges

The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, has opened online applications for the 2022…

Specifics Outlined in Biden American Jobs Plan Bring Optimism, Doubt for Agricultural Infrastructure

Rep. Bergman Forms Rural Connectivity Advisory Committee

On Tuesday, Rep. Jack Bergman announced the formation of the Rural Connectivity Advisory Committee for Michigan’s First…

Strong Commodity Prices, Improved Financial Conditions Boost Ag Economy Barometer

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 12 points in March to a reading of 177…

Weighing the Benefits, Risks of Early Planted Soybeans in Michigan

USDA Opens CFAP 2, Announces Funding Available for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Monday announced the availability of $2 million…

USDA Celebrates 5 Million Acres Enrolled in Conservation Easements

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and private landowners have partnered to protect more than 5 million…