https://www.wcmu.org/tags/farmers Farmers en-US Copyright Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:43:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-30/michigans-wheat-harvest-sets-new-record-in-2025 Michigan produced over 44 million bushels of soft winter wheat in 2025, the second highest yield in the nation. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:43:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-30/michigans-wheat-harvest-sets-new-record-in-2025 Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-01/how-inland-fish-farmers-cultivate-a-sustainable-future-for-the-great-lakes Despite being surrounded by the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth, Michigan imports the vast majority of its seafood, between 65% and 90%, according to Michigan Sea Grant. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-01/how-inland-fish-farmers-cultivate-a-sustainable-future-for-the-great-lakes Donté Smith https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-22/farmers-of-color-seek-land-fund-in-west-michigan A group of West Michigan farmers want to ensure local land is accessible to growers of color. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:13:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-22/farmers-of-color-seek-land-fund-in-west-michigan Kylie Ambu https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/young-farmers-struggle-to-access-land-as-prices-continue-to-spike A recent 40-acre farmland sale in Gratiot County shocked the farming community. However, economists saw this coming, as farmland prices have never been higher. Thu, 19 May 2022 22:23:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/young-farmers-struggle-to-access-land-as-prices-continue-to-spike Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/rising-fertilizer-prices-costing-michigan-farmers State lawmakers will spend time Wednesday discussing resolutions asking for the federal government’s help to ease soaring fertilizer prices. Wed, 11 May 2022 02:43:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-19/rising-fertilizer-prices-costing-michigan-farmers Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-08/michigan-wheat-producers-anticipate-record-revenue-but-may-not-make-more-money Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent wheat prices skyrocketing and created uncertainty amongst Michigan wheat producers. Fri, 08 Apr 2022 19:04:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-08/michigan-wheat-producers-anticipate-record-revenue-but-may-not-make-more-money Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/2021-07-20/covid-19-exposed-pricing-discrepancies-between-farmers-packers As we move through 2021, a lot of industries are excited to return to “the new normal” -- but one industry that’s practically the poster child for stability and tradition is looking for change. Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:48:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2021-07-20/covid-19-exposed-pricing-discrepancies-between-farmers-packers Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/education/2021-07-13/ffa-sees-increasing-enrollment-demand-in-agriculture-for-skilled-jobs Michigan is seeing a shortage of farmers and farm workers, but the agriscience industry is growing and booming. Mark Forbush is the Michigan Advisor for… Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:10:25 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/education/2021-07-13/ffa-sees-increasing-enrollment-demand-in-agriculture-for-skilled-jobs Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-07-08/farm-worker-shortage-drives-change-in-agricultural-industry Ashley Kennedy used to spend up to 10 hours a day in a milking parlor, milking cows. But a few years ago, her farm in Huron County decided to make an… Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:00:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2021-07-08/farm-worker-shortage-drives-change-in-agricultural-industry Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-21/michigan-tart-cherry-farmers-expecting-small-harvest-in-2021 For the second year in a row, Michigan’s tart cherry farmers are expecting a small harvest.It’s expected to be similar to last year’s crop, which was less… Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:35:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2021-06-21/michigan-tart-cherry-farmers-expecting-small-harvest-in-2021 Maya Reter