Category: Midwest
Pennsylvania farmers: Everything you need to file for USDA freeze assistance
USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers recover from adverse weather events.
Michigan organic cherry farm shares NRCS conservation success story
North Star Organics highlights NRCS partnership to improve soil health and long-term sustainability on its certified-organic cherry farm.
Michigan Agritourism debuts website to boost farm tourism
A new site is helping families, food lovers and tourists discover farms that welcome guests. Learn about Michigan Agritourism’s new website.
Great Lakes Tek Flex highlights robotics, precision ag tech for specialty crop growers
Great Lakes Tek Flex will showcase robotics, drones and precision ag technology for specialty crop growers Sept. 10-11 in Michigan.
Penn State: vineyard groundcover influences soil microbiome, lessens weed pressure
Penn State researchers believe natural groundcovers have a positive influence on soil health. Learn how these practices drive microbial activity.
Survey: U.S. fertilizer situation messy as low availability, high prices deliver big blow to farmer pockets
Nearly six in 10 farmers report worsening finances, reflecting rising fertilizer and fuel costs during spring planting. See the latest data.
Registration open for MSU Extension’s Agritourism Summit, Tour
The 2026 event brings farmers, business owners, community leaders and tourism professionals together. See the agenda and get registered.
Dicamba is back: What organic growers need to know
Dicamba drift is once again a concern for Midwest fruit and specialty crop growers. Find out how to protect your operation this season.
MSU case study: How a certified organic vegetable farm integrated native plants
Learn how the project demonstrates the potential for integrating native plants into existing organic vegetable farms.
Wisconsin seeks nominations for Organic Advisory Council seats by April 15
The Wisconsin Organic Advisory Council (OAC) is accepting nominations through tax day. Find out more and nominate a farmer.
Growing fruit — and farmers — in Michigan
Michigan’s Lakeview Hill Farm grows specialty crops while empowering employees. See how the operation is building opportunity.
Michigan Agritourism Convention marks 20th anniversary with education and farm tours
Michigan’s 20th Agritourism Convention in Frankenmuth will feature farm tours, workshops and expert speakers. Get details on the event now.
Study: Michigan vegetable farming, processing drive major growth in state economy
A new study shows Michigan vegetable farming and processing generate $5.39B and 26,400 jobs. Read how the industry drives growth.
Agritourism, organic and tech: 6 key themes from the 2025 Great Lakes EXPO
The specialty crop world held its annual get together in Michigan. Find out what growers, researchers and industry pros saw at the show.
Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black honored with Master Farmer Awards at Great Lakes EXPO
The Michigan State Horticultural Society Master Farmer and Master Farmer Associate Awards have been handed out. Read all about the winners.