Now that a pricing agreement has been reached between asparagus processors and MACMA members, things should be a bit more stable in the market this year. Growers will get a minimum of 59 cents with terms and 57 cents cash for the 2006 crop.
'Gras greener under 'new spirit of cooperation'
Forgive Michigan's asparagus growers if they're not willing to spew optimism since their collective bargaining power has been restored, but a single year's optimism has bitten them before. Click here for full story.Young farmers want children following in their footsteps
For only the second time in 14 years, more than 95 percent of surveyed young farmers and ranchers said they hope their children follow in their footsteps. The survey was completed by members of Farm Bureau's Young Farmers and Ranchers attending the group's annual conference in early March. Click here for full story.House passes renewable fuels package
The state House approved legislation March 16 to help spur growth in Michigan's agriculture industry by encouraging retail access to renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel. Click here for full story.Wastewater treatment strip could help farmers stop pollution
Handling wastewater and polluted runoff in an environmentally responsible manner is a challenging task for livestock operations of all sizes. In Michigan, a group of state and federal agencies along with Michigan State University is exploring new ways to help producers cope with this challenge. Click here for full story.MFB looks to Senate for immigration reform that meets ag's needs
A potential labor shortage that threatens the Michigan agriculture industry has caught the attention of national lawmakers. Click here for full story.