AgriNotes & News 05-11-2012
Farm Bureau applauds McDonald's commitment to Michigan ag
Michigan Farm Bureau applauds McDonald's renewed commitment to Michigan agribusiness through its new "From Michigan, For Michigan" initiative, launched May 9 at Dietrich Orchards in Conklin.
Michigan Farm Bureau applauds McDonald's renewed commitment to Michigan agribusiness through its new "From Michigan, For Michigan" initiative, launched May 9 at Dietrich Orchards in Conklin.
Appointments made to Michigan Cherry Committee
Gov. Rick Snyder this week announced the reappointments of Brian Altonen and Jim Nugent to the Michigan Cherry Committee. Established in 1965, the nine-member committee develops and implements marketing efforts for Michigan's cherry industry.
Gov. Rick Snyder this week announced the reappointments of Brian Altonen and Jim Nugent to the Michigan Cherry Committee. Established in 1965, the nine-member committee develops and implements marketing efforts for Michigan's cherry industry.
Michigan wheat update
Michigan's first wheat production forecast of 2012 indicates a slightly smaller yield than last year according to the USDA, NASS, Michigan Field Office. Michigan wheat growers expect to harvest 540,000 acres, down 140,000 acres from last year. Michigan winter wheat yield is forecast at 74 bushels per acre, down a bushel from last year. Wheat production in the state is expected to total nearly 40 million bushels.
Michigan's first wheat production forecast of 2012 indicates a slightly smaller yield than last year according to the USDA, NASS, Michigan Field Office. Michigan wheat growers expect to harvest 540,000 acres, down 140,000 acres from last year. Michigan winter wheat yield is forecast at 74 bushels per acre, down a bushel from last year. Wheat production in the state is expected to total nearly 40 million bushels.
USDA's 'Karen' answers food safety questions, 24-7
This week marked the one-year anniversary of Mobile Ask Karen (m.AskKaren.gov), a mobile app that answers your food safety questions at any time of day, right from your smartphone.
This week marked the one-year anniversary of Mobile Ask Karen (m.AskKaren.gov), a mobile app that answers your food safety questions at any time of day, right from your smartphone.
