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Michigan State University molecular plant scientist Dan Chitwood has received a $640,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to learn how to predict a plant’s phenotype.

USA Pears has announced that its 10 pear varieties were recognized in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Best Snack Awards.

As weather woes continue to challenge field berry supplies, greenhouse producer Nature Fresh Farms has launched new greenhouse-grown, organic strawberries.

Could agriculture face a Southwest-type meltdown?

When you hear of a new record sale of farmland it raises eyebrows — and your farmland’s worth. With this key asset rapidly increasing in value, you need to analyze your estate plan.

This year, more than ever, requires you to spend time with your tax adviser to pin down the right amount of taxable income to report. Good luck.

Matt and Lisa Moreland hoped at least one of their sons would return home to farm after college. What they didn’t anticipate? All three sons wanted to come back. Here are four things the family learned in the process.

Whether you’re 35 or 65, things happen. Don’t risk the future of your farm by putting off your succession plan. Get started, make a plan and put it into action.

After declining below growth neutral in March, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index for July expanded above the threshold for a fourth straight month.

Before serving as interim brand president, Ruane served as senior vice president and chief commercial officer for The Giant Co.