Michigan Ag Today

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.@USDA has confirmed the first New World screwworm case in the U.S. in decades after the parasite was found in a Texas calf, prompting an emergency response as officials race to prevent a potentially devastating threat to the nation's livestock industry.

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A new weapon has entered the fight against Cercospora leaf spot: Verpixo™ fungicide from @CortevaUS delivers a new mode of action to help sugar beet growers protect yields, preserve sugar quality, and combat fungicide resistance.

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Keystone Cooperative (@KeystoneCoop) is growing its Midwest energy business with the acquisition of Michigan-based Dury Propane, expanding its propane footprint while continuing service to customers who have relied on the company for more than 60 years.

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Southern Michigan farmers are still catching up after a wet spring slowed planting, but Micalah Herendeen with @ChannelSeed says crop emergence has been better than expected.

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Michigan farmers are entering a prime stretch of fieldwork weather as a strong high-pressure system delivers warm temperatures, abundant sunshine and virtually no rain through midweek next week.

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After weeks of rain-soaked fields and stalled planters, Michigan farmers are finally getting the break they’ve been waiting for as a powerful stretch of warm, sunny, dry weather opens the door for around-the-clock planting progress.

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.@KeystoneCoop is turning agricultural success into community support, donating $2,500 to @FeedingAmerica West Michigan—providing roughly 10,000 meals to families facing food insecurity.

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After a weekend system brings light rainfall to most of Michigan—a stretch of sunshine and dry weather is set to take hold for Memorial Day through June 5.

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Michigan farmers should brace for a wet weekend as rain totals could climb to 1.5 inches in some areas, with the heaviest hitting the Thumb.

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The Trump administration says China could soon commit to buying “double-digit billions” in U.S. agricultural products annually—a potential lifeline for financially strained American farmers.

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Michigan will see a mainly dry Sunday before a more active stretch arrives Monday into Tuesday, bringing rounds of rain and thunderstorms.

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Michigan Ag Today Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says only brief, scattered showers are expected before a warm, dry window sets in through next weekend.

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The House passed a bill to allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline sales—as @NationalCorn President Jed Bower said, “Passage of this bill is essential to the success of corn farmers and rural communities.”

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Michigan farmers face another cool, damp stretch with scattered weekend showers, widespread frost and possible hard freezes early Monday, while a warmer and drier pattern later in May could finally boost planting progress.

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Michigan farmers are facing another round of frost through Mother’s Day into Monday morning as chilly temperatures continue to slow planting progress.

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At Ease Orchard is launching “Next Acre,” a @USDA-backed business accelerator offering free training and mentorship to help veteran farmers expand sales and grow profitable ag businesses.

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A sweeping antitrust probe into Big Beef has been launched by the Department of Justice—as scrutiny intensifies over allegations of price-fixing and market manipulation.

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Cold air continues to dominate Michigan’s planting forecast, keeping temperatures below normal through the weekend with more chilly air returning next week.

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Cold air keeps the weekend feeling more like March than planting season, with chilly temperatures lingering through Saturday before a warm-up arrives Sunday.

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After days of debate, the House narrowly passed a sweeping 2026 Farm Bill on Thursday—but with key provisions already stripped and a tough Senate fight ahead, the future of the legislation—and relief for farmers—remains uncertain.

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