Michigan conservation districts get $6.5 million in grants
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced $6.5 million in grants for the state’s conservation districts.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, and the right gifts for family and friends await at your local small businesses.
WASHINGTON – For every dollar Americans spend on their Thanksgiving dinner this year, farmers and ranchers will earn approximately 11.9 cents, according to National Farmers Union (NFU). This marks a slight decline from 2019, when farmers claimed 12.15 cents of the Thanksgiving food dollar.
Streator, Ill., FFA chapter wins national award for semi safety presentation
STREATOR, Ill. — A classmates’ stolen truck inspired the Streator, Ill., High School FFA chapter to develop a presentation on semi truck safety and operation. During the 2020 National FFA Convention, the members were rewarded for their efforts with a Premier Chapter: Strengthening Agriculture first-place award and recognition on a national level.
Specialty crop grants announced for Michigan growers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow has announced $1.9 million in block grants to help Michigan’s many specialty crop growers. Under the USDA’s definition, a specialty crop grower raises fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery plants and flowers.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – The re-election defeat of U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson in Minnesota and some key retirements mean a shakeup is coming for the industry on Capitol Hill, with power likely to shift from the Midwest to the South and the coasts.
