About 65 percent of a farmer's cost of production is in energy, but farmers also have the land base on which to build windmills. Agriculture also has the expertise to produce biomass for renewable fuels. But Congress, in its initial climate change legislation, has ignored agriculture's contribution.
Climate change: Science in the hands of Congress
The debate over climate change is over. All that's left is to let Congress decide what it's going to do about it, and that makes farmers nervous. Click here for full story.Animal welfare legislation introduced
Newly introduced legislation in the Michigan House and Senate will reassure consumers that livestock are properly cared for on Michigan farms Click here for full story.The falling number test: Know what to expect
No matter how you shake it, weather will determine whether white wheat growers are encouraged by their crop this year or if their fortunes will fall like the plunger in the falling number test. Click here for full story.Tips for controlling soybean aphids
It's too early to tell if this year will be another red-letter season for soybean aphids, but the time is perfect to scout for the destructive little critters and destroy them for the sake of the crop and the farm's profitability. Click here for full story.