One-stop shop for market and weather info

With all the recent talk about how Michigan crops are faring weather- and market-wise, farmers and media are reminded to take advantage of Michigan Farm Bureau's (MFB) free online Market and Weather Center.

The center provides a wealth of helpful information and nifty resources including:

The local weather forecast
Animated state, regional and national weather maps
Detailed weather information including soil moisture levels, cumulative growing degree days, and the livestock safety index
Commodity reports and market commentaries
A "Market Heat Map" that provides a quick snapshot of "what's hot and what's not" on the trade floors
A variety of commodity charts and historical market data
News and reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

The Market and Weather Center can be accessed directly at http://michfbmarkets.agricharts.com, or by clicking the "Visit the Market and Weather Center" icon on the right side of the MFB Web home page.