The prediction of a big apple forecast in Michigan has pitted a national trade group against a Michigan one that represents apple growers.

Hundreds of farmers from across the state were in Grand Rapids for the annual Michigan Farm Bureau convention. Their biggest concerns were commodity prices and labor costs for 2025.

Specialty farmers in Michigan will receive more than $2 million from 23 grants by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Michigan’s ag department will provide the grant money for to up to 20 farms from its emergency response funds.

Farmers are hoping the bipartisan Supporting Farm Operations Act that would freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate becomes a law because otherwise many will be out of business. “Michigan farmers ...

Tomato farmers in Michigan are hoping President Trump's 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes will level the playing field with cheaper imported vegetables.

Mid-to-late growing season estimates of crop loss range between 30% and 75%. This designation will make certain farmers eligible to be considered for a farm service agency emergency loan.

Fall could be cool and dry, according to Old Farmers Almanac and Farmers' Almanac. The National Weather Service disagrees.

Forecasts from the National Weather Service's Farmers' Almanac and Old Farmer's Almanac show varying conditions for ...

Traverse City farming icon Douglas “Doug” Michael Gallagher died after sustaining injuries in a tractor accident.

Opening day is Sept. 5 for Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo north of Whitehall, and families can expect plenty of new attractions ...