Michigan Agriculture Now

04/09/2024

By Leah Douglas (Reuters) - Nearly 7 million low-income women and children will be able to purchase more fruits and vegetables but less dairy after the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized changes to a key federal nutrition program on Tuesday. ...

03/29/2024

Michigan Farm News

12/20/2023

A look back at Michigan's agricultural industry in 2023. #2023

11/01/2023

11/01/2023

The U.S. Grains Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing profitability for U.S. farmers through export market development.

11/01/2023

Applications are open for the MCGA Frank Lipinski Scholarship! This scholarship is aimed at students who come from a non-agriculture backround. Frank was passionate about helping people from outside of agriculture enter the industry and he educated many young people on the career opportunities available in agriculture. One scholarship of up to $2,000 will be awarded for the spring 2024 semester. Applications are due November 3, 2023. https://bit.ly/45pefmz

11/01/2023

Planning a career in ag? High school seniors, apply now for Soy Scholarship!

🎓🌱 More details here: https://ow.ly/TL8Q50Q2AH7 BASF Agro

11/01/2023

Michigan Beef Expo February 23 - 25, 2024. Along with the date change is the addition of our frozen genetics sale, Friday Night Lights - An Elite Frozen Genetics Auction. All frozen genetic offerings will be sold in the Friday sale while all live lots will be sold in the traditional Saturday Michigan Beef Expo Sales.

Consignments will close December 15, 2023

https://form.jotform.com/Sara_Horton/MIBeefExpo

09/29/2023

Patrick Goodfellow, Michigan Apple grower operating on over 325 acres - says growing apples is a connection to his roots and a chance to create something all on his own. https://bit.ly/PGOrchards

09/29/2023

The Michigan Cattlemen's Association and Michigan Beef Expo Committee members are excited to bring new changes to the 2024 Michigan Beef Expo starting with a new date, February 23 - 25, 2024. Along with this date change is the addition of our frozen genetics sale, Friday Night Lights - An Elite Frozen Genetics Auction. All frozen genetic offerings will be sold in the Friday sale while all live lots will be sold in the traditional Saturday Michigan Beef Expo Sales.

https://form.jotform.com/Sara_Horton/MIBeefExpo

09/29/2023

Harvest 2023 is officially underway at Zeeland Farm Services, as we took in our first load of new crop soybeans this morning.
The beans were delivered by Trevor Tilford of McManus Transport, driving for Hoffman Ag Service of Marshall, Mich.
The moisture content was 12.3 percent. A great start.
As anticipated, harvest has been delayed just a bit this year. Last year, we received our first load on Sept. 16.

09/29/2023

Did you know Michigan’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program offers enhanced financial incentives by implementing conservation practices like soil erosion, water quality, and wildlife habitat? For more info or to find out if you qualify, contact your local USDA Service Center: https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator