The Great Lakes specialty crop industry is working to attract innovations from the West Coast and abroad to reduce the need for labor. Greg Bird with the Michigan Vegetable Council tells Brownfield technology needs to be tailored to the region’s growing conditions to replace hand labor and be adopted by farms. “Our soils are a […]
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Congress continues to discuss ways to provide supplemental financial assistance to farmers. U.S. Congressman and House Ag Committee member Brad Finstad,
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business develop in the North at higher prices, following up
The Minnesota Biofuels Association is celebrating a significant milestone. Executive director Brian Werner says there are now 500 E15 fueling stations
A southwestern Wisconsin farmer says it has been challenging on the farm, but he remains positive. James Edge farms with his
Mar. corn closed at $4.48 and 1/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans closed at $9.95 and 1/2, up 3/4 centJan. soybean meal
USDA and Michigan State University Extension are collaborating to create more comprehensive resources for beginning farmers. USDA Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
Soybeans were modestly higher on fund and technical buying. Beans started lower but found support from near-term demand expectations, despite the
Broiler sets and placements continue to point towards more chicken in 2025. The USDA says 249.821 million broiler-type eggs went into
An ag labor consultant says dairy farmers need to follow the rules when utilizing H-2A guest workers. Sarah Black with Great
