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Michigan invests in regenerative farmer networks to boost soil health and conservation

Twelve farmer networks are receiving state funding to help advance the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices across Michigan. Will Jacquinde manages the Regenerative Farm...

Michigan pilot works to increase local food purchases and farm partnerships

Four Michigan institutions are evaluating how they can buy more local food and strengthen partnerships with farmers and suppliers. Melanie Tran is the Michigan impact manager at th...

Longtime Michigan Dairy Leader Doug Chapin Encourages Dairy Farmers to Invest in New MSU Facility

Photo by Ralf R The Michigan Milk Producers Association is promoting two producer-led fundraising campaigns The post Longtime Michigan Dairy Leader Doug Chapin Encourages Dairy Far...

The Nature Conservancy urges Michigan to expand Rural Prosperity Office, reward conservation

A new report by The Nature Conservancy in Michigan analyzes how policy changes can address barriers for rural prosperity and healthy natural resources. Director of Policy Richard B...

Michigan State Extension helps farmers test for PFAS and manage risks

An Extension educator says proactive testing is helping farmers better understand their risk of PFAS exposure. Michigan State University Extension’s Faith Cullins Nobis tells Brown...

Michigan Good Food Pledge builds local food purchasing networks

The Good Food for Michigan Project has developed a new pledge to encourage collaboration and broader local food access in the state. Michigan impact manager at the Center for Good...

Cyclospora outbreak highlights value of collaboration and rapid response training

A Michigan food safety official says lessons learned from the multistate Cyclosporiasis outbreak will likely shape future food safety protocols. Michigan Department of Agriculture...

Food buyers, farmers partner for regenerative agriculture adoption in pears

A partnership in West Michigan is helping food companies and farmers adopt more regenerative agriculture practices. Oceana Conservation District Manager Laura Ackerman tells Brownf...

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...

New Star of the West food-grade corn mill will become first in Michigan

Star of the West Milling Company says transitioning its facility near the Michigan, Indiana, Ohio border will provide corn farmers with more marketing opportunities. Flour Milling...

USDA confirms Glen Smith as rural development chief

Family values drive Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year Freeland Bean and Grain

This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year has been shipping black beans internationally for more than 20 years. Freeland Bean and Grain marketing manager Roger Hupfer tells Brow...

Michigan’s Transformational Brownfield Program: What Municipal Leaders Should Know

Retail Food Safety Advisory Council

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Inszone buys 60-year Michigan farm insurance shop

Michigan farmers have absorbed two separate USDA natural disaster designations in 18 months - one for winter storm damage, one for drought and freeze. A 60-year farm specialist wit...

MSU Scientist Jason Rowntree Recognized for Sustainable Agriculture Research, Leadership

Photo: Dr. Jason Rowntree, C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture. Jason Rowntree, the C.S. Mott The post MSU Scientist Jason Rowntree Recognized for Sustainable Agricultur...

Farming for the Future Field Day features regen opportunities in West Michigan

Sourcing regeneratively grown ingredients with nature in mind. Senior Agronomist Drew Afton tells Brownfield Nestle is working to source at least half of its key ingredients from f...

Warm, dry weather pushes along Michigan’s crop development

A Saginaw Bay farmer says very little rain forecast for the past week has made it crop fields. John Burk tells Brownfield, “They’ve got rain for tomorrow, but rain the next day and...

USB director: livestock consumption remains key to soybean demand

A United Soybean Board director sees livestock consumption as a cornerstone of soybean demand. Laurie Isley farms in Michigan and says USB continues to study usage. “Particularly w...

Farmer mentorship in Michigan offers guidance, support, and community

Michigan State University Extension educators say they want every beginning farmer to have access to a mentor. Community Food Systems Educator Mariel Borgman is leading the MSU Fir...

While MSU Greenhouse Updates Spark Innovative Research, Needs Remain

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Dry weather deteriorating Michigan’s crop conditions

A farmer in Southeast Michigan says he’s only had about two good rains this entire growing season. Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “Someplace around the 4th of July, we were getting...

MSU adds dry beans to aspirational cropping systems research study

A certified crop advisor says partnering with agricultural research projects can give better insights into how non-traditional management strategies could benefit farmers. Jason St...

AgroExpo highlights advances in farm technology, research and equipment

The head of AgroLiquid says opening their main research site has given farmers and agribusinesses a place to evaluate the latest technology in real time. Nick Bancroft tells Brownf...