Local News
More Than $23 Million Being Returned To GreenStone CustomersMore Than $23 Million Being Returned To GreenStone Customers

2011 checks represent the largest payout since the patronage program began in 2006.
In Review: 2011 Michigan Crops
Food Safety Forums For Small And Mid-Size Farms
NFUs Beginning Farmer Institute Now Accepting Applications
State Ag Recruitment System Helps Ag Employers Find Seasonal Labor
More Than $23 Million Being Returned To GreenStone Customers
Livestock News
Dissecting a Pork VideoDissecting a Pork Video

What appears normal to folks who know livestock can be a shocking surprise to consumers - especially if presented in the wrong light. One group aims to change that.
NCBA Accepting Applications for Public Policy Internship
Chipotle Sells Twisted Image of Animal Agriculture
CWT Assists with 10.7 Million Pounds of Butter and Cheese Export Sales
I Am Angus Airs Feb. 16 on RFD-TV
Dissecting a Pork Video
Farm Futures
   
Grains Firm on Export RumorsGrains Firm on Export Rumors

Corn and wheat rose in tandem today as bargain hunters returned to the markets, but sustaining rallies remains difficult in late February. (Audio)
Iran Poses Risk for Grain Markets
Answers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm Bill
Former USTR Shocked by FTA Delays
White House Rural Council Unveils Economic Boosts
National News
Answers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm BillAnswers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm Bill

Lucas wants to know what amount of money is available for the farm bill.
Former USTR Shocked by FTA Delays
White House Rural Council Unveils Economic Boosts
Exclusion of Biodiesel Tax Credit Disappointing
MF Global Causing Farmers Tax Problems
Answers Needed Before Moving Forward with Farm Bill
Exclusives
Beginning Farmer Land Contract Program LaunchesBeginning Farmer Land Contract Program Launches

Program designed to reduce the financial risk for retiring farmers who sell their farmland to a beginning or socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher.
FarmLink Brings Together Commercial Buyers And Farmers
Food Resource Bank Hosts Harvest Celebration
Antique Tractors Cross Mackinac Bridge
Beginning Farmer Land Contract Program Launches
Corn Illustrated
Rotation And Refuge Key Ways To Stave Off RootwormsRotation And Refuge Key Ways To Stave Off Rootworms

Rootworms that chew through GMO corn typically come from continuous corn fields.
Nature Is A Moving Target
Remember Grain Storage When Deciding Where to Invest Money
Add The Right Adjuvant To Spray Mix This Spring
Rotation And Refuge Key Ways To Stave Off Rootworms
Farm Progress Blogs
My Generation - the BlogMy Generation - the Blog 
Ken Cook offers up a contrarian view, not only of food production on the farm, but of telling agriculture's story. He may have a point.
Farmer Iron - the BlogFarmer Iron - the Blog Read latest updates on Twitter
Unverferth has announced the winners of its video contest. Canadian family walks away with top honors.
Rural LivingRural Living 
The fascinating life of honeybees is getting a boost from Bayer CropScience in the form of new research efforts. The announcement reminds us of our ex
Market Commentary
 
Morning Call by Bryce Knorr Morning Call by Bryce Knorr 
Money managers take risk off the table with oil prices in the crosshairs. (Commentary updates after 7:10 a.m. Central Time) 
Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman Afternoon Recap by Arlan Suderman 
Export rumors support the market, while fears of bearish USDA data cap gains. Read latest updates on Twitter
Livestock Call By John Otte Livestock Call By John Otte 
Record cutouts embolden cash cattle owners, seasonal pork demand surge remains elusive.