U of I holds Midwest Dairy Challenge

University of Illinois will host college dairy students February 13-15 in Freeport, IL.

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Cambodian aquaculture league launched

WISHH leaders joined Cambodian and U.S. government to launch a strategic partnership to develop Cambodia’s aquaculture.

JD to introduce new products at NFMS

John Deere is set to introduce new products and ag technology at this year’s show.

AFIA provides new biosecurity guidance

The American Feed Industry Association announced that it has released an updated version of its biosecurity guidelines.

Central Michigan Seed Swap to be held February 24

One of a do-it-yourselfer’s fondest dreams is to complete a project from start to finish.

MWP Winter Grower Meeting is March 20

The agenda has been announced! Research results, Fusarium head blight discoveries, new weed challenges, and more slated!

Commodity Classic offers Orlando tours

Commodity Classic will be held Thursday, February 28 through Saturday, March 2 in Orlando.

It’s time for Fort Wayne Farm Show!

This year, the Fort Wayne Farm Show celebrates its 30th anniversary on January 15-17.

Trade disputes concern farmers

The December barometer reading of 127 was 7 points lower than November.

Michigan soybean yield winners named

The contest information is used to help increase farmer attention to the agronomics of soybean production.

Farmers can look into CSAs

These business models have been around for many years and are very useful for farmers.

What’s it mean to be MAEAP-verified?

MAEAP provides opportunities for those interested in managing pollution and its impact on the environment.

Kids work to end hunger

My Food, My Future video contest encourages youth to help end hunger.

Dairy judging teams compete at NAILE

Three teams representing Michigan closed their seasons with strong showing.

BQA to be offered in Wauseon

On Dec. 13, Fulton County OSUE will be hosting a Beef Quality Assurance class.

Commodity Classic to focus on bottom-line

The 2019 Commodity Classic will be held Thursday, February 28 through Saturday, March 2 in Orlando, FL.

Prevention is key in produce safety

It is essential to be able to identify risks on the farm; especially when growing fresh fruit and vegetables.

Animal health takes center stage

Dairy industry experts gathered Nov. 14-16, in Indianapolis for the 2018 DCRC Annual Meeting.

Annual irrigation meeting set

The 2018 annual Michiana Irrigation Association meeting will be Friday, December 14.

Solar energy team receives award

The team received the 2018 Gordon Guyer Collaborative Programming Award from Michigan State University Extension.

NMC heads to Savannah

Registration is now open for the National Mastitis Council 58th Annual Meeting, scheduled for Jan. 29-Feb. 1, 2019.

Five new Kubotas awarded to FVC members

On Nov. 8, Kubota Tractor Corporation announced five new farmer veteran tractor recipients.

Community service… 4-H club style

Now that the fair season is over, 4-H members don’t have much to do, right? Not according to the Burr Oak 4-H Club.

Dairy Ambassador Program gears up

You have until Jan. 11 to apply for the 2019 Michigan Dairy Ambassador Scholarship and Leadership Program.

CMI receives MSUE award

The Cherry Marketing Institute received the 2018 Key Partner Award from MSU Extension on Oct. 16.

Farmers ‘ag-vocating’ with FB

On Tuesday, Americans around the country will be stepping out and letting their voices be heard by voting at their local polling locations.

Ohio Farm Bureaus again lead the nation

Ohio’s county Farm Bureaus won eight of the 24 County Activities of Excellence awards presented by the American Farm Bureau.

USAID extends Soybean Value Chain Research

USAID awarded $6 million to the U of I to extend the Innovation Lab.

White and warted is the new orange!

Pumpkins are a familiar sign of autumn as they show up in fields and roadside stands.

NFL star taking high school team to Browns game

Hunt starred for Willoughby South in high school and the University of Toledo before being drafted in the third round by the Kansas City Chiefs

ASA seeks soy scholarship candidates

The American Soybean Association wants to give a scholarship to a high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture.

New wool program announced

Shave 'Em to Save 'Em program encourages fiber artists to work with wool from rare sheep breeds.

Growers appointed to NCGA action teams

NCGA announced the farmer leaders who will serve as members of the organization’s action teams and committees.

Ag Barometer drops to two-year low

Producer sentiment dropped to its lowest level since October 2016 due to worsening farm financial conditions.

Top 10 Michigan Angus breeders announced

The 10 producers who registered the most Angus beef cattle in the state of Michigan recorded a total of 440.

USDA funds available for Erie Basin

Michigan farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin have until Nov. 2, 2018, to submit applications.

Ohio FB announces centennial beer

Cover Crop, from North High Brewing, will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ohio Farm Bureau.

OFBF works for next-gen agriculturalists

Two projects to attract middle and high school students to careers in agriculture have been announced by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.

‘Farm to Fork’ event draws large crowd

The time of harvest is upon those of us in the Midwest, a great time to appreciate the bounty that has been grown.

Flynn elected to OFB board of trustees

Adele Flynn of Wellington has been elected District 3 trustee for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.