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A new crop insurance design

Published on February 10, 2026
A new crop insurance designed based on probability of loss could result in premium subsidy redistribution of $3.36 billion annually.
What the new AEWR rule means for Michigan’s H-2A employers

Published on February 10, 2026
Many Michigan farmers have turned to the H-2A visa program to ﬁnd labor – a federal program that permits the legal hiring of foreign-born workers for seasonal agricultural work.
Food prices, inﬂation, and consumers

Published on February 10, 2026
We recently looked at how FAH vs. FAFH price changes affect short- and long-term inﬂation expectations, and how the resulting inﬂation expectations inﬂuence consumer attitudes.
Shirel Ponnudurai Selected as One of Four Students Nationwide for the FMI Midwinter Executive Conference

Published on February 9, 2026
Shirel represented Michigan State University (MSU) as one of only four students selected nationwide for this prestigious professional development experience.
Felicia Wu receives William C. Frazier Award in Food Safety

Published on January 28, 2026
Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 William C. Frazier Award in Food Safety.
Market outlook, risk management strategies and more to be highlighted at winter cow-calf meetings

Published on January 23, 2026
Register now to attend MSU Extension’s winter cow-calf meetings taking place across the state in February and March 2026.
Felicia Wu appointed to international food safety expert committee

Published on January 21, 2026
Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor, has been selected to serve on the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).
Explaining the new H-2A Wage Rule for Michigan growers

Published on December 12, 2025
The H-2A program provides a legal pathway for U.S. agricultural employers to hire seasonal foreign workers when domestic labor is not available.
Seven Michigan counties qualify for Livestock Forage Disaster payments

Published on November 21, 2025
The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have dealt with loss of forage due to drought.
Students turn research into impact through undergraduate agricultural economics program

Published on October 30, 2025
Students from MSU and partner universities gained hands-on research, mentorship and career experience through an agricultural economics program focused on data-driven solutions in food safety, finance and food security.
AFRE Graduate Student, Caitlin Nelson, Pilots First Ever CANR Extension Graduate Assistantship

Published on October 29, 2025
AFRE partnered with MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to pilot the first-ever Graduate Extension Assistantship in its 75 year history.
AFRE Undergraduates and Industry Partners Attend Annual AFRE Etiquette Dinner

Published on October 29, 2025
AFRE alumni and seniors gather each year for a networking and etiquette dinner aimed at preparing seniors for the careers after graduation.
Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Returns Amid Market Uncertainty

Published on October 28, 2025
The conference provides agricultural lenders, agribusinesses, and policymakers with updates on the economy and agricultural industries in Michigan and outlooks for the future.
AFRE Undergraduates Attend International Fresh Produce Association Conference

Published on October 28, 2025
AFRE Undergrads travel to California for the Global Produce and Floral Show, hosted by the International Fresh Produce Association to explore the latest technology and new product trends.
AFRE Professor and Graduate Students attend the Midwest Agriculture Conference

Published on October 28, 2025
On September 30, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago held conference featuring experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions that explored the evolving global trade environment and its impacts on Midwest agriculture.
Thomas Reardon Named 2025 Alumnus of the Year by UC Berkeley’s ARE Department

Published on October 23, 2025
The Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics at the University of California, Berkeley, announced that Dr. Thomas Reardon, Distinguished Professor in AFRE has been selected as the Alumnus of 2025.
AFRE Professors Ben Belton and Tom Reardon publish paper in Science

Published on October 23, 2025
The paper is co-authored with MSU colleagues Tom Reardon and Leo Baldiga (PhD candidate, Geography).
Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance gains ground in Michigan and nationwide

Published on September 18, 2025
Register for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance webinar scheduled for October 9, 2025.
Additional Livestock Risk Protection Coverage offers new opportunities for Michigan producers

Published on August 22, 2025
Use of Livestock Risk Protection insurance continues to increase for feeder cattle, fed cattle, and swine operations in Michigan.
Food Industry Management Senior, Katherine DeLorenzo, is Supplying Food to Shelves as a General Mills Intern

Published on July 28, 2025
This summer Katherine traveled to Covington, GA where she is interning with General Mills as a supply chain logistics intern.
From the Grape to the Glass: Andrew Schultz, AFRE Alumni

Published on July 28, 2025
Schultz and his family own and operate Schultz Ridge Farms, but have also expanded their agricultural business into a restaurant and brewery, and a winery with a tasting room.