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$50,000 in research grants to advance Michigan's ornamental horticulture industry

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced $50,000 of horticulture fund grants to support innovative research projects that advance Michigan's $...

Michigan expands invasive plant list

Michigan continues to leverage Part 413 of the state's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (NREPA). In May 2026, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Dev...

U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development: USDA Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program phase 4 diversifies meat...

(Stevens Point, Wis., June 10, 2026) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced today that USDA is making more funding available for meat and poultry processo...

Michigan Farm Bureau says smaller state budget left animal ag behind

Michigan Farm Bureau says a tighter state budget next year reflects the impact of funding cuts at the federal level. State Legislative Counsel Rebecca Park tells Brownfield lawmake...

Board of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

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Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture: Wisconsin hosts Midwest agricultural leaders for meeting

MADISON, Wis. – The Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (MASDA) Regional Meeting was held in Madison, Wisconsin on June 22 – 24, 2026. Wisconsin Department o...

MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension Announces 2026 Field Days Across Michigan

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Statewide events will showcase MSU research and connect producers, The post MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension Announces 2026 Field Days Across Mich...

Modest increases to MSU AgBioResearch & Extension funding in Michigan budget as research needs grow

The director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch says maintaining state funding for agricultural research in the next fiscal year is a short-term win. George Smith tells Bro...

Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event. The post Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event appeared first on Brow...

Michigan State University Extension Regional Wheat Field Day

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan State University Extension Regional Wheat Field Day. The post Michigan State University Extension Regional Wheat Field Day appeared f...

Michigan Sen. Sam Singh on MSU Agriculture Research, Outreach: ‘There’s a Need and a Want’

Photo by Mark Stebnicki This story is part of a series highlighting the impact of The post Michigan Sen. Sam Singh on MSU Agriculture Research, Outreach: ‘There’s a Need and a Want...

Michigan Educator of the Year brings agriculture centerstage at Whittemore-Prescott

An elementary school in northeast Michigan is incorporating food and agriculture throughout its curriculum for everyday project-based learning experiences. Fifth-grade teacher Kell...

Michigan budget returns funding for 10 Cents a Meal program

The Michigan Legislature has restored funding for the 10 Cents a Meal program, helping schools buy Michigan-grown foods and support local farmers. Amanda Brezzell is with Groundwor...

Flint, UP food hubs selected to pilot Good Food for Michigan Project collaboration

The Good Food for Michigan Project has announced its first grants to expand institutional local food access through regional food hubs. Brian Schorr with Flint Fresh tells Brownfie...

McDonald’s highlights Michigan dairy partnerships for June Dairy Month

McDonald’s owner/operators are learning more about their dairy supply chains as part of June Dairy Month. Shawn Saputo owns several restaurants across Mid-Michigan and is the gover...

Jump in crop development also increases disease & weed pressures

Michigan’s wheat crop is just starting to show signs harvest is nearing Kaitlin Waibel is the Michigan Technical Service Representative for BASF. “It’s most behind up in the Thumb,...

Missouri Agriculture Department Seeks Reports of Livestock Lost in Southeast Flooding, Director Calls Losses “Devastatin...

The Missouri Department of Agriculture is asking residents to report livestock that are missing or found following historic flooding in southeast Missouri. State Agriculture Direct...

Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection: Wisconsin modifies import requirements from states with active NWS

MADISON, Wis. – To protect Wisconsin’s animals and animal industries from New World Screwworm (NWS), the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)...

Young farmer uses value-added grant to grow organic grain markets

A young farmer says processing organic small grains on his farm has created more marketing opportunities to grow the family’s business. Joe Goetz with Goetz Brothers Organics in so...

Michigan wheat crop continues to advance ahead of recent years

The executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program says the crop is progressing ahead of average as harvest nears. Jody Pollock-Newsom tells Brownfield, “This year, it just seeme...

MSU farmer network aims to support canola management across Michigan

Michigan State University Extension is building a network of farmers to support the expansion of canola production in the state. Regenerative cropping systems educator Christine Ch...

Michigan Animal Sanctuary Finds a Lifeline in the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine

Farmers and Ranchers Provide Ag Moves Lessons

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Elementary students across Missouri are discovering agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves...

Food Bank Council of Michigan says surplus farm produce supports Feeding America

A food bank leader says collaborations with farmers help provide fresh produce to the Feeding America network throughout the growing season. Phil Knight is the Chief Executive Offi...