agriculture

Reconciliation package narrowly passes budget committee

A massive $4 trillion reconciliation package narrowly passed the U.S. House Budget Committee on May 18, sending it to the Rules Committee for negotiat... more »

Proposed $60B addition to farm bill ag programs faces rocky road

A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega “Reconciliation Bill” hinges on securing votes... more »

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MSU economist studies weather risks in agriculture

Following major crop losses in Michigan’s sweet cherry industry, a new agricultural economist at Michigan State University is studying how rare but ... more »

USDA to provide $340.6M in relief for farmers affected by natural disasters

The USDA has announced $340.6 million in disaster assistance for farmers, ranchers and rural communities affected by natural disasters through the age... more »

Indoor Ag-Con 2025 highlights innovation in CEA

Indoor Ag-Con 2025 wrapped its 12th annual conference and expo March 11-12 at the Westgate Las Vegas, drawing 1,657 attendees from across the globe. ... more »

New associate director named at MSU AgBioResearch

Kang Xia has been appointed associate director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch, effective April 14. She will work alongside director George... more »