Jennifer Kiel

Michigan

Editor at Michigan Farmer

Editor at Ohio Farmer

Editor at American Agriculturist

Editor, Michigan Farmer magazine

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High management techniques boost wheat yields for Great Lakes farmers

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series. The next story will highlight the producers’ yields and dig deeper into cost of production and return on investment. “The idea is not to let wheat have a bad day — spoon-feed it just like corn,” says Brad Kamprath of Ida, Mich. Timing is critical with wheat, everything from planting to nitrogen applications.
Planting progress

1 week ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

Editor’s note: This is the first piece of an ongoing Field Snapshot series following Keith and Chad Kemp’s farming operation in Ohio. Wheat is looking good, and all but a few acres of corn remain to be planted, says Keith Kemp, who is farming 1,900 acres with his son, Chad, in Ohio. The crop mix includes 800 acres of corn, 800 acres of soybeans and 300 acres of soft red wheat on the West Manchester, Preble County farm that has been no-till for 30 years.
Eco-friendly firefighting solution boosts soybean demand

2 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

At a time when a trade war threatens to gouge into the U.S.’s No. 1 soybean export market — China — finding new uses for this abundant crop is more important than ever. What if a new product could utilize protein from millions of bushels of U.S. soybeans a year?
Methane-powered tractor advances circular agriculture

3 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

Circular economies in agriculture are gaining a lot of attention these days, and New Hollands’ T6.180 methane-powered tractor is one way to close the loop. In circular agriculture, all steps of the food system from growing, harvesting, packing, processing, transporting, marketing, consuming and disposing of food are designed to promote sustainability.
Michigan farmer's planting decisions amid economic uncertainty

3 weeks ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

Another growing season is upon us. As in past years, American Agriculturist is checking in with growers throughout the season to gauge progress, report weather conditions and voice concerns. Jeff Eager, a seed sales representative for Pioneer since 1992, farms 1,400 acres — including corn, soybeans for seed, wheat and sugarbeets. In addition, his employee Scott Thomas has another 400 acres they farm together.
Joel Johnson appointed Michigan FSA state executive director

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

FSA LEADER: Joel Johnson has been named executive director of Michigan’s Farm Service Agency, a position he held during President Donald Trump’s first term.BeyondImages/Getty ImagesMichigan’s new state executive director for the Farm Service Agency is not new to the position. Joel Johnson was tapped by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to lead Michigan’s FSA, a position he held during President Donald J. Trump's first term.
Michigan dairy cuts costs, boosts butterfat with high-oleic beans

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

Michigan dairy farmer Brian Preston describes the introduction of high-oleic soybeans into the dairy ration as a potentially "once-in-a-generation" change for the dairy industry, emphasizing both the financial and operational advantages of high-oleic beans. Just six months into feeding high-oleic beans, Preston has reduced costs and improved income. “We got both, which rarely ever happens,” he says.
Rural community rallies for teen with cancer through 'All in for Ayla'

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

It’s heartwarming to know love and hope can still unite us in a world that seems to provoke division. Amid tragedy, community support often flows freely, underlining the good in people. We’ve seen it in agriculture many times, as farmers reach out to others facing drought, fires, injury and other calamities beyond their control. I was recently part of such an effort, albeit on a more individual level, as one of my dearest friend’s granddaughter was diagnosed with a fierce form of cancer.
Approved but frozen USDA funding creates uncertainty for Michigan fruit farm

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

Farming has plenty of risks without adding new ones. However, the lack of communication from USDA and its grant coordinators has left a northwest Michigan couple in limbo. They have no clear guidance on next steps regarding their planned hiring and transport of 10 migrant workers under USDA’s H2-A program. A $400,000 grant, approved in January 2024, has been frozen at a time when spring farm work is about to begin.
Ohio farm custom rates increase in 2024, OSU study reveals

1 month ago | farmprogress.com | Jennifer Kiel

By hiring custom applicators, farmers can save significant time and potentially money versus investing in equipment to do the labor themselves. Custom operators can bring specialized expertise, efficiency and advanced technology to farming operations. But what’s a fair rate? Having a benchmark can be helpful, especially going into a new cropping season. Ohio State University released its “Ohio Farm Custom Rates 2024” in July of last year.