Fertilizer prices remain higher despite the ag industry being past the high-demand spring season, according to Josh Linville (Josh Linville) with StoneX Group Inc.. He says that multiple global factors are the reason prices have stayed high. michiganagtoday.com/2024/07/21/lin…

Over three million acres of American farmland were sprayed by drones last year alone. As more farmers use drones for spraying and scouting, there are concerns that drones made by a Chinese-owned manufacturer pose a risk to our national security. michiganagtoday.com/2024/07/22/con…

Imagine detecting pests in your crops simply by using a microphone to listen to them eat? This concept has become a reality with the introduction of new tool called the Insect Eavesdropper. UW–Madison CALS Emily Bick, Ph.D. michiganagtoday.com/2024/07/20/ins…

John Deere has confirmed it plans to layoff more workers through cuts in its global salaried workforce, according to Corridor Business Journal. This is in addition to 600+ positions that are being eliminated at three facilities in Illinois and Iowa. michiganagtoday.com/2024/07/27/joh…

Many ag leaders are expressing their frustrations with lawmakers on Capitol Hill over the lack of any further action regarding a new Farm Bill. Among those leading the charge is Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA. michiganagtoday.com/2024/07/28/ted…

$62 billion is how much the U.S. pork industry contributes to the American economy. That’s according to the latest Economic Impact Report from the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). michiganagtoday.com/2024/07/30/npp…

Have you been watching the Summer Olympics this past week? There’s been no shortage of amazing competitions. But the one thing there is a shortage of for the athletes in Paris is food—especially animal-based proteins. National Cattlemen's Beef Association michiganagtoday.com/2024/07/31/oly…

Sen. Mike Braun (R-IN), who sits on the Senate Ag Committee, tells Michigan Ag Today that he doesn’t think a new Farm Bill passes until he’s out of the Senate in 2025 as he seeks the Indiana governorship. michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/05/bra…

Tar Spot has not been much of a factor this year across southeastern Michigan, according to Dan Cable with Channel Seed. In fact, he says the corn disease has yet to rear its ugly head throughout his area. michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/07/sou…

Ground was broken this week on a new $41 million facility in Constantine, Michigan that plans to convent a milk byproduct into ethanol. Canadian-based Dairy Distillery and MMPA are collaborating to build the new facility in southern Michigan. michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/08/dai…

.AgroExpo is Tuesday and Wednesday in St. Johns, Michigan. Click BELOW to read about your opportunities to connect with ag industry leaders and see the latest in farm technology and innovation. AgroLiquid MichiganFarmBureau MI Ag & Rural Dev Tim Boring michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/11/agr…

“I'm really frustrated because I don't believe that Deere and Company is being forthcoming about their plans for the future," says Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17), who represents the district where John Deere's corporate headquarters are located. michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/09/fru…

Michigan Ag Today is on the road at AgroExpo in St. Johns, Michigan! Among the guest speakers were Amara Jackson, National FFA President from the Corunna High School FFA Chapter—as well as Michael Dykes, President & CEO of IDFA. For more info, visit TheAgroExpo.com!

“Fake Meat”, “Lab Meat”, “Cultivated Meat”—whatever you want to call it, it’s out there. But, the question now is—it isn’t banned, what do you call it if it ever comes to your grocery store? Jack Hubbard with Center for Environment and Welfare says the debate is two-fold. michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/17/fak…

After serving as MichiganFarmBureau's President for the past 10 years, Carl Bednarski says he is retiring after the State Annual Meeting in December. “You wear out your welcome if you stay longer than that,” says Bednarski, who also farms in Tuscola County. michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/26/car…

Christian McGuire, Technical Agronomist with Channel Seed, says that farmers in northern Michigan should be getting those combines ready because the crop is ahead of schedule and harvest could begin a week or two earlier than normal. Bayer | Crop Science michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/28/nor…

.MichiganFarmBureau's Carl Bednarski talks about why he decided to retire, the outstanding ag policies impacting Michigan producers—including the lack of a new Farm Bill from Congress—as well his advice for Michigan Farm Bureau's next President. American Farm Bureau michiganagtoday.com/2024/08/30/car…

Honoring the hard work of Michigan's farmers—and recognizing all who work in the ag industry and those working with Michigan's ag businesses each and every day! Happy Labor Day from all of us at Michigan Ag Today!

.InnerPlant has developed new technology that allows corn and soybean plants to emit signals that can be picked up by satellites to let farmers know about plant stresses weeks before those you can actually see those stresses on the plant. Sean Yokomizo michiganagtoday.com/2024/09/01/inn…

Ag organizations, including American Farm Bureau, are asking farmers and ag leaders to meet with their Congressional lawmakers to strongly encourage them to pass a new Farm Bill. MichiganFarmBureau michiganagtoday.com/2024/09/04/con…