Kentucky Ag accepting hemp grower applications for 2018
Continuing with its successful hemp growing, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has opened the application period for those wishing to participate in the state’s industrial hemp research pilot program for the 2018 growing season.
Proximate Michigan farms show wide gap in corn yield
Two different corn tests in Michigan not too far from each other geographically ended up with significantly different yields this fall. The tests were conducted in the Thumb area of the state and somewhat south of there by Farmers’ Independent Research of Seed Technologies (FIRST).
California wildfires not likely to impact Midwest grape business
Tourists flocking to this historic Missouri River town, a center of the Midwest grape industry, were enjoying beautiful fall weather during Hermann’s month-long Oktoberfest celebration.
Meijer, Walmart, Trader Joe’s, Target and several other retailers announced recalls last month for vegetable products that may have been contaminated with listeria.
Beginning this month, two Purdue University extension offices will offer a multi-session program designed to give participants production and business tips about urban agriculture.
Stabenow files amendment to guard farm bill from cuts
More cuts to farm programs might occur in the 2018 Farm Bill, but some people are trying to prevent it, including Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, who filed an amendment to the 2018 Senate Budget Resolution.
Agri-labor, trade, farm bill foremost for AFBF's Duvall
Stopping in Indiana last week on his farm tour of the 50 states, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall said the top issue U.S. farmers are facing is a labor shortage.
