The recent imposition of a $1.65 per-bushel tariff on corn going to Canada does not necessarily put Michigan's corn growers in terminal condition, since grain terminals such as this MAC facility in Middleton may by this summer ship corn for ethanol markets, which, when five plants are running, could use an additional 85 million bushels from Michigan.
Timing could terminate trembling over tariff
Michigan corn growers will be hurt by the recent imposition of a $1.65 per-bushel tariff on corn shipped to Canada. But no one knows how much it will hurt, how long the pain will continue or how ethanol or other emerging markets can relieve the pain. Click here for full story.Emergency management plan - a blueprint for response, recovery
Your emergency management plan is a blueprint to guide your agri-business in its response to and recovery from a threatening situation. Click here for full story.Sugar beets surviving warm weather
Spoilage problems that cost Michigan sugar beet growers more than $30 million last year have not reappeared despite warm, rainy conditions at the end of December and early January. Click here for full story.Four steps to help farmers prepare for a disaster
Since no one can eliminate all on-farm risks such as acts of terrorism, animal or plant disease outbreaks, or natural disasters, farmers must plan how they will handle emergencies they cannot prevent. Click here for full story.Lower farm income projected
Agricultural economists speaking at the 87th American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Convention and Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn., predicted farmers will see less income from major crops and livestock during 2006 due to growing world supplies and higher input costs. Click here for full story.All farms need emergency plans
Farm managers need to be prepared to respond if an emergency occurs, whether it's due to bioterrorism, a natural disaster or an accident. A farm emergency plan that a manager develops and shares with employees, family members and local emergency responders helps everyone be prepared to deal with the unexpected. Click here for full story.Want to save fuel? Try no-till, auto-steering systems
If farming was a simple profession, saving fuel costs during next spring's planting would be easy. Simply change from conventional tillage to no-till, and save big bucks. Not only are fewer trips across the field required, but no-till planting equipment demands less horsepower. Click here for full story.Apply it for your safety
With a basic understanding of emergency preparedness, farm operators now need to develop a list of threats to their facilities and safety. Preventing fatalities should be a high priority in any preparedness program. Click here for full story.