The latest Michigan farm news, weather, and market analysis from the trusted Michigan Ag Today team of Andy Eubank, Eric Pfeiffer, C.J. Miller, and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin.
Wheat was the upside leader again on Thursday, moving up 7 on Chicago SRW. Corn followed along gaining a bit, but soybeans and livestock moved lower on the day. Market analyst Karl Setzer with AgriVisor provides analysis today and touches on the continuing unrest in the Black Sea region and he provides some marketing advice for growers amid this volatility in the marketplace.
USDA is investing billions in climate-smart programs and House Ag Committee Ranking Member GT Thompson isn't happy with the spending; dry and sunny across much of Lower Michigan today; and more losses for corn and soybean futures- all that on the #MATPodcast
A crop update from south central Michigan; dry conditions across much of Lower Michigan today; and pretty flat grain markets in the overnight session following losses yesterday for corn and soybean futures- all that on the #MATPodcast
How dairy farmers are helping this Hunger Action Month; dry across much of Michigan today; and lower numbers yesterday and in the overnight for corn and soybeans- all that on the #MATPodcast
Planning for next planting season; the latest Michigan Farm Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin; and a big day for soybean futures yesterday following the USDA reports- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent the EPA from going after farmers because of the carbon monoxide and methane given off by livestock; cloudy, damp, and fall-like temperatures in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and USDA reports coming at noon ET today could bring some volatility- all that on the #MATPodcast
C.J. Miller introduces you to a cancer surviving farmer who explains how he kept working on the farm even through treatments; sunny, dry, and pleasant across much of Michigan today; and green on the board for the grain markets in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast!
An update on Michigan's corn and soybeans ahead of harvest; sunshine and dry conditions across the state today; and losses yesterday for corn and soybean futures- all that on the #MATPodcast
Californians were asked to not charge their electric vehicles to reduce energy consumption the same week as announcing a ban on selling new liquid-fueled cars by 2035; dry conditions continue across Michigan; and positive numbers for the grain markets in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast
Diversifying on the farm in an interesting way; dry conditions across much of Michigan today; and lower soybean futures coming out of the holiday weekend- all that on the #MATPodcast
Robots are coming for the farm; hit and miss showers across Michigan this weekend; and gains in the overnight session for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast
More losses for corn and soybean futures in the overnight session; plenty of sunshine across Michigan today; and how USDA tried to fix the export sales reporting system that wasn't broken- all that on the #MATPodcast
It's getting to be harvest time for Michigan's wine grapes; beautiful weather in store in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and more losses in the overnight session for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast
Federal officials met in Saginaw earlier this month to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act; a lot of sunshine the rest of the week in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and double-digit losses for the grain markets in the overnight- all that on the #MATPodcast
Sarah McCormick has a long conversation with MDARD Director Gary McDowell on today's podcast; some moisture lingering in the east side of Michigan; and a strong close for the grain markets on Friday- all that on the #MATPodcast
Grain exports are now coming out of Ukraine; Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Michigan Farm Forecast; and profit taking yesterday in the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast
Pioneer agronomist Josh Whelan gives his assessment of Michigan's corn and soybean crops; clouds and moisture moving across the state today; and the grain markets following the crop tour- all that on the #MATPodcast
Sarah McCormick speaks with corn grower Matt Frostic who was recently elected to serve on the National Corn Board; moisture moving into Michigan; and the grain market rally continues in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Michigan's apple harvest numbers look good; a nice day today with some rain moving in tomorrow; and overnight numbers move even higher after yesterday's up move- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Michigan Farm Bureau taking ag education on the road; sunshine and blue skies across the state; and crop tours the focus in the grain markets this week- all that on the #MATPodcast!
The benefits of high oleic soybeans; a nice day across Michigan; and a turnaround in the overnight session for soybeans- all that on the #MATPodcast
One farm couple explains their transition to strip till and cover crops; some beautiful days in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and gains for soybean futures yesterday- all that on the #MATPodcast!
More today from the AgroExpo; another beautiful day across much of Michigan; and some higher numbers for the grain markets in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast!
The AgroExpo is open in St. John's; the Michigan Farm Forecast looks pretty nice the rest of the week; and sharply lower numbers for soybean futures- all that on the #MATPodcast
Why exporting grain to Mexico could be getting tougher; a mostly dry week across Michigan; and a major overnight selloff for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week; a beautiful Friday in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and expectations for today's USDA reports at noon ET- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Japanese beetles are showing up in southern Michigan; Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Michigan Farm Forecast; and another strong start to the day for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast!
The dairy checkoff explains the importance of their farm-to-school curriculum; some nice weather today; and a big boost to soybean futures- all that on the #MATPodcast!
The movie that forever tied baseball to corn; a dry stretch in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and an upswing in the overnight grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Why now is the perfect time to advocate for agriculture; some showers moving across the state; and a selloff in the overnight session for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast
USB directors meet in Michigan to set their new budget; a mostly dry day across the state; and how the grain markets are performing today after yesterday's big move higher- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Beef export records continue to mount; some rain possible in southern Michigan today; and more losses for soybean futures yesterday- all that on the #MATPodcast
Explaining the benefits of high oleic soybean oil to professional chefs; some rain in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and finally some green on the board in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Sugar leaders are discussing policy in Colorado; a dry Michigan Farm Forecast; and a sharply lower start to the week for soybean futures- all that on the #MATPodcast
A hearing (finally) for the Chief Ag Negotiator nominee; some rain in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and sharp losses for the grain markets in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast
A fourth straight day of double-digit gains for the soybean market yesterday; oil prices are moderating; and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has a pleasant weekend in store- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Battling tar spot in southern Michigan; some light rain moving across the state; and another double-digit gain for soybeans yesterday- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Corn growers are asked to speak up to the EPA on atrazine; a conversation with Michigan's dairy checkoff about the 'Moolah for Schools' gran program; some moisture back in the Michigan Farm Forecast today; and more gains for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast!
A deal signed Friday between Ukraine and Russia is already in question; a dry day across Michigan; and double digit gains yesterday and again in the overnight session for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast
NCGA and ASA lay out their top issues for the upcoming Farm Bill; dry weather settling across Michigan; and double digit gains for the grain markets to start the week- all that on the #MATPodcast!
Farmland values continue to rise; a dry day across Michigan; and a sharp selloff yesterday for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast
The squeeze on farm margins could last quite a while longer; more rain moving across the state; and yesterday's grain market selloff is continuing in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast.
Getting the help you need; moisture in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and a turnaround in the overnight grain market session- all that on the #MATPodcast!
A challenging environment for beef producers; some moisture in this week's Michigan Farm Forecast; and a positive start to the week for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast!
The pork industry a driver of the U.S. economy; some rain in the Michigan Farm Forecast; and quiet markets in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast!
A crop update from southern Michigan; a dry day across the state; and some gains for the grain markets following Tuesday's sharp selloff- all that on the #MATPodcast!
The MOOlah for Schools Program through the dairy checkoff; some scattered showers across the state today; and a SHARP selloff for the grain markets yesterday- all that on the #MATPodcast!
A record-breaking pace for US ag exports; the latest Michigan Farm Forecast with Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin; and a sell-off for the grain markets in the overnight session- all that on the #MATPodcast!
An update from USDA on Ukrainian exports is coming tomorrow; maybe some rain across the state today; and another rally for the grain markets- all that on the #MATPodcast!