Michigan farmers may benefit from a deadline extension rooted in this year's long, cold, wet spring. More

U of I scientists develop "green" pre-treatment of Miscanthus for biofuels

URBANA, IL -- Two University of Illinois scientists have developed an environmentally friendly and more economical way of pretreating Miscanthus in the biofuel production process. More

Soil health, cover crops workshop is June 8

PIKETON, OH -- Growers wanting to learn how to improve soil health and increase crop yields while reducing operating and input costs may want to consider using multi-functional cover crops, which can also improve water quality, reduce soil erosion... More

Frankenmuth Farmers Market is now open!

FRANKENMUTH, MI -- The Frankenmuth Farmers Market (FFM) kicked off its ninth season May 18 in downtown Frankenmuth next to Harvest Coffeehouse. More

Huron 4-H Jr. Master Gardener program offered

BAD AXE, MI -- Area youth in 3rd through 5th grades have an opportunity to work hands on with plants while learning about science, uses for plants and the care of plants. More

USDA announces CRP signup

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently reminded farmers and ranchers that the U.S. More

All-American Junior Show to be held in Lansing

LANSING, MI -- The 2013 All-American Junior Sheep Show is going to be held at Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion from July 5-7, 2013. The All-American is the premier junior breeding sheep show in the country. More

Farm payments set to resume

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Juan M. Garcia announced recently that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due to sequestration, resumed beginning May 8. More

Statewide tour series offers close look at sustainable ag in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH -- Interested in learning more about how sustainable agriculture in Ohio works? More

Free water resource workshop offered for educators

FORT WAYNE, IN -- The Allen County Partnership for Water Quality (ACPWQ) is hosting another Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) certification workshop. More

Ohio crop update: Warm temps allow fieldwork progress

REYNOLDSBURG, OH -- There were four days suitable for fieldwork in Ohio during the week ending May 12 according to the USDA, NASS, Great Lakes Region. More

Michigan crop update: Sugarbeet planting is done

LANSING, MI -- Five days were suitable for fieldwork in Michigan during the week ending May 12 according to the USDA, NASS, Great Lakes Region. More

Indiana crop update: Farmers work hard to catch up

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN -- Farmers worked long hours anywhere soils were dry enough to support tillage and planting equipment, according to the Indiana Field Office of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. More