Midwest
Josh Neyhart joins MDARD as senior environmental policy advisor
Josh Neyhart, former policy advisor for Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, is joining the team at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) effective Monday, Feb. 10 as the senior environmental policy advisor to MDARD... more »
US tart cherry industry continues to fight ‘unfair trade practices’
On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Cherry Marketing Institute filed a complaint with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to investigate suspicious shipments of tart cherry juice concentrate from Brazil. According to a news release, the Cherry Industry Administrative Board... more »
Michigan cherry industry still trying to absorb tariff loss to Turkey
The tart cherry businesses of northwest Michigan, that have seen quite some hard economic times lately, were among the hundreds of fruit growers, processors, researchers, vendors and promoters assembled Feb. 14-15 at Grand Traverse Resort... more »
Michigan commission elects 2020 officers, welcomes new member
During its regularly scheduled meeting on Jan. 22, the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development elected its new officers for 2020 and welcomed new Commissioner Tim Boring. Brian Pridgeon of Montgomery was elected chair... more »
Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo features hemp discussion
Hemp production, a hot topic in Indiana agriculture, will be covered from multiple angles at the upcoming Indiana Horticultural Conference and Expo on Feb. 11-13 in Indianapolis. Bryan Parr of Legacy Hemp will focus on the production... more »
Michigan fruit processor plans major expansion with support from state, partners
The Michigan Commission of Agriculture and Rural Development on Jan, 22 approved a $135,000 performance-based Food and Agriculture Investment Fund grant to Peterson Farms, located in Shelby, Michigan. Already Oceana County’s largest employer, Peterson Farms... more »
Food and Agriculture Housing Task Force created in Michigan
Michigan’s food and agriculture workforce traditionally consisted of the self-employed and family members, but the trend has been showing a sharp increase in the need to hire additional labor within the food and agriculture communities.... more »
Michigan Family Farms Conference brings education, resources to small-scale farmers
Winter brings many opportunities for Michigan farmers to engage in conferences across the state that support their continuing education and brings them together around a common interest and fellowship. One such conference is the Michigan Family... more »
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