Michigan cuts 10 Cents a Meal Program after a decade of success supporting schools and local farmers
Farm-to-School advocates say eliminating Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program is a step backward in supporting local food systems and farmers. Director of Farm to Institution Programs May Tsupros at the Michigan State […]
New USDA strategy aims to boost beef production and ease regulatory burdens
The USDA has announced a plan to strengthen the American beef industry and help lower costs for consumers. Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the plan […]
A wide-range of seasonal mid-October weather across the Heartland & elsewhere
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Near-seasonal temps ahead for the Heartland; a more active moisture pattern, as well
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October price averages signal possible revenue protection claims for corn
Revenue protection insurance prices are set in October and a crop insurance specialist says with one week left to the month, there could be some good news for corn farmers […]
Members of the cattle industry say Argentina plan isn’t the way to lower beef prices
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says President Trump’s plan to import more beef from Argentina undercuts America’s farmers and ranchers. “That what he’s asking for is for […]
Cattle futures close sharply lower amid ongoing uncertainty
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed sharply lower following President Trump’s comments on Wednesday afternoon. December live cattle closed $5.0 lower at $239.82 and February live […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady-to-lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except for powder Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.67. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Advocate or Reporter? Know the Difference.
I have said it before and will continue to shout it from the rooftops: There’s a difference between an advocate and a reporter whether you’re talking about agriculture, politics, or […]
Uncertainty dominates for grain farmers starting to plan for the next season
An agricultural policy specialist says farmers are likely to delay their planting decisions as long as possible with the current market uncertainty. Michigan State University’s Alan Ker tells Brownfield it’s a very difficult […]