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Local USA TODAY More Local USA TODAY Search Advertisement A slice of the sweet life with the Southwest Michigan fruit update Tree fruit crops are beginning to size, making load assessments easier this week. Predicting milk output in the coming months will be a challenge Fire destroys feed barn at MSU Dairy Cattle Center Quick Links Classified Facebook Ag Sourcebook Ag Profile Subscribe Place an Ad Building better beans for the future As climate change threatens global food security, researchers at Michigan State University are building better beans. News | 4 days ago Women in Agriculture: Taking a seat at the table with confidence Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which Michigan State University Extension educators host conversational interviews. News | 4 days ago Growing sweet corn at higher densities doesn’t increase risk Sweet corn growers and processors could be bringing in more profits by exploiting natural density tolerance traits in certain hybrids. News | 4 days ago Soybean planting depth considerations when planting The lack of significant rain this spring has allowed soybean planting to progress rapidly. News | 4 days ago Apple thinning guidelines for Grand Rapids region now available As we approach the critical thinning period for apples, use these 2021 recommendations to guide your thinning decisions. News | 4 days ago Can I use vegetable pesticide in the greenhouse? A greenhouse chemical usage guide for vegetable growers. News | 4 days ago Egg quality and food safety academy for farmers, agribusinesses Purdue Extension’s virtual Shell Egg Academy (SEA) will convene June 21-25 via Zoom. The interactive class sessions will cover egg quality and food safety for farmers and egg companies producing and processing table eggs. Experts from Purdue University and around th News Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards nearly $50,000 in scholarships Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded nearly $50,000 in scholarships to students across the state. News Michigan wheat crop ahead of schedule This is the first time that over 50% of the crop in the state has reached Feekes 6 (GS6) stage by the end of April based on NASS's survey responses. News Newest Tyler Trent scholarship recipient a success story in overcoming life’s obstacles Kyle Albertson is an achiever. News Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards action and awareness grants The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently awarded grants to fund efforts in agriculture-related programming. News Nonfat dry milk exports climbed to a new record monthly high The Agriculture Department announced the April Federal order Class III milk price at $17.67 per hundredweight (cwt.). News Purdue Extension focuses on renewable energy education efforts Purdue Extension is partnering with Hoosiers for Renewables and Indiana Farm Bureau to conduct a comprehensive study in Indiana. News Indiana Make It With Wool Competition set for August 1 Following a year of holding the contest virtually, the Indiana Make It With Wool Competition will return at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 1. News MSU greenhouses: infrastructure that leads to innovation Greenhouses are an invaluable resource for faculty and students, but to maintain MSU’s leadership in plant science, upgrades are critical. Strolling through the greenhouses on the campus of Michigan State University as part of her daily routine, Chrislyn Particka News Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – part 3 Part 2 of this series introduced a futuristic scenario of carbon (C) negative farming. News Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – part 2 In part 1 of this series on carbon in agriculture, we discussed how growing crops such as corn assimilate tremendous amounts of carbon (C). News Is planting soybeans with split-row planters profitable? Results from on-farm research trials and a partial budget economic analysis comparing split-row planters to 30-inch-row planters. News Burch elected to Ohio Farm Bureau board of trustees Danielle Burch of Salem has been elected to the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation board of trustees. News US states can mitigate economic impacts of climate change Agricultural producers deal firsthand with changing weather conditions. News Clean Power Plan repeal had economic and environmental consequences The Obama administration introduced the Clean Power Plan (CPP) in 2015 to significantly reduce carbon emissions from the U.S. electricity sector. News Poultry Health Management School to go virtual Registration for the virtual Poultry Health Management School (PHMS) is open for the May 24-25 course. News New public-private partnership brings soybean technology to Africa The Feed the Future Soybean Innovation Lab (SIL) at the University of Illinois has partnered with Argentinian company Rizobacter. News Cover crop termination timing to help manage soil moisture Timing of cover crop termination can have significant benefits in wet and dry springs. News Fall and winter drought could cause challenges in crops Below normal precipitation during the fall and winter has resulted in a decline in groundwater levels. News Soybean planting-time management considerations EAST LANSING, MI. – Matching planting time with optimal variety maturity group and seeding rate can increase yield while minimizing input costs. Soybean planting date has been shown to have a large impact on a crop’s yield potential. Typically, early season soybean p News Water up and irrigate in for a successful growing season Aggressive cover crop growth and sometimes lack of timely spring rain may leave fields lacking moisture for optimum planting or seedling germination. News Average feed costs are up more than $5.00 per hundredweight U.S. dairy farmers are feeling the squeeze. News Marketplace CARS Business Directory Field crop weekly IPM report Despite cooler weather recently, temperatures are actually near normal. News Understanding the role of carbon in agriculture – part 1 Flash forward to 2021 and carbon capture and storage is now being touted as a potential new role for old McDonald’s farm. News 9 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat looking to establish habitat for pollinators? News Understanding our restoring force to brighten an ecosystem’s future News Soybean planting considerations: Planting date, seeding rate and row spacing implications Check out these factsheets summarized by university agronomists. News Staying connected and finding support during the pandemic Staying connected can be one of the most valuable time investments a person can make to support their overall health. News NIFA grant project to develop virtual training Safety awareness is critical for operators of agricultural equipment, and a core component of training for applicator technicians. News Options when renewing a pesticide certification Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely. News Michigan field crop weekly IPM report Despite cooler weather recently, temperatures are actually near normal. News Assessing frost damage to emerged soybeans Soybean fields planted in March or early April are emerging and are at greater risk of being damaged by late spring frost/freeze events. News Purdue selected for fund to grow communities Purdue University has been hand-picked by Big Idea Ventures LLC, a global leader. News Five students win MCGA scholarship The Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA) announced that it had awarded scholarships to five students from across the state for the 2021 year. News Total cheese disappearance was up from one year As I reported last week, the Agriculture Department raised its estimate on 2021 milk production. News Negotiating reasonable land rent Key talking points can help both landowners and producers understand farmland value. News Ohio Farm Bureau sees membership growth in 2021 Ohio Farm Bureau volunteers and staff worked tirelessly throughout another challenging membership campaign in 2021. News Michigan Wheat...