Corn Marketing Program News Today

LANSING — Michigan’s corn farmers rejected a recent proposed assessment increase amid low prices, blocking additional funds for research and marketing.

CORN VOTE: Corn growers have again rejected a bid to double their per-bushel assessment to support commodity-related research, promotion and lobbying. Lenawee, Saginaw and Sanilac are the biggest …

The year of 2023 was the warmest year on record around the globe, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Since 1850, the 10 warmest years have occurred in

The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

In this week's column, Ned Birkey discusses weather, winter wheat, the 10th Great Lakes Crops Summit, gardening and a possible spring workshop.

A successful growing season for farmers requires a delicate balance. Take water as an example. Not enough, and plant development will be stunted. Too much can saturate the soil, while

Weather has been kind to our “neck of the woods” with moderate temperatures and rainfall.

In this week's agriculture column, Ned Birkey talks about weather, corn yield, soybean diseases, sweat bees, fall gardens, upcoming ag events.

Jen’s Jots: Michigan and Ohio Master Farmer nominations are due Oct. 1.

The NFWF announced more than $13.6 million in new grants to help agricultural producers implement voluntary conservation practices on farms.