Michigan State University graduate student, Lia Spaniolo, has put together a brochure outlining a variety of eco-label certification programs that are available to Michigan farmers. Some of the programs are offered throughout the Midwest to farmers and so we are offering this resource on the New Ag Network.

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MANAGING THE 2009 HARVEST: Panel discussion via conference phone call on drying, storing, grain quality issues, crop insurance, animal nutrition and marketing.

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The roller coaster ride continued this past year for Illinois agriculture, unfortunately, with more dips than rises. A major issue was the impact of the sharpest world-wide recession since World War II, which depressed demand and prices across the sector. Combined with rising input prices, planting delays, and H1N1 fears, this was a year of tremendous uncertainty by any standard. Looking forward to 2010, there is the possibility of better times due to recovery in the general economy and some lessened pressures on the cost side.

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The Michigan department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2010 Pesticide Notification Registry and Certified Organic Farm Registry. MDA creates these registries to help protect consumers from pesticide drift and to locate organic certified farms. Applications and supporting documents are due by February 1, 2010. Read about the details and download applications here.

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As winter approaches many New Ag Network readers look forward to attending conferences for education, networking, and fellowship. Attending a familiar conference is a great way to keep in touch with old friends and colleagues and strengthen developing relationships, and learn new information.

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