The Michigan Wheat Program is getting ready to host its annual winter grower meeting. The one-day event will be March 11 at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth.
National Wheat Foundation, BASF announce wheat yield competition
The National Wheat Foundation announced the creation and implementation of a National Wheat Yield Contest during a press conference at the Commodity Classic in Phoenix.
North Indiana intermodal rail project is back in play
After being tied up in court, the door has opened to get moving again toward a much-anticipated intermodal facility in northern Indiana and the many jobs it’s expected to create, including some in agriculture.
Mark Kepler, Purdue University extension educator for agriculture and natural resources and host for the Feb. 18 commercial vegetable grower’s workshop, concluded the session with tips for handling manure on or near produce farms.
Proposed Dietary Guidelines recommending less red meat
Beef and pork producers are voicing their opposition to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s recommendations that Americans should eat less red meat and to consider production impacts on the environment.
USDA Market News ushering in next century of partnership
In 1915, a telegram was sent detailing the price of strawberries in Louisiana. That single telegraph message was the beginning of the USDA Market News.
USDA Market News ushering in next century of partnership
In 1915, a telegram was sent detailing the price of strawberries in Louisiana. That single telegraph message was the beginning of the USDA Market News.
Early next week is good time to seed and fertilize the lawn
In our hearts those of us who know anything worth knowing know that in March a new year begins, and if we plan any new leaves it will be when the rest of Nature is planning them too.
