MFRN Programs

MFRN Morning and Noon Reports

These reports provide our most in-depth analysis of:

 

    

     Grain Market Activity –  Both cash prices and the Chicago Board of Trade futures,

                                              along with market analysis.      

 

     

 

     Livestock Market Activity – National cash averages, state cash prices, auction results

                                                    and The Chicago Mercantile Exchange activity, along with     

                                                    market analysis.            

                                              

                             

                                                     

 

     National and International Ag News - Emphasizing the state impact of the latest

                                                                         national and international news.

 

                                                              

Rural Spotlight

This program focuses on issues of interest to and affecting Michigan’s part-time farmers.  The  program will provide a wide range of topics, covering everything from Christmas tree and organic farming to animal health and veterinary  problems. 

 

 

 

Commodity Specific Reports

These reports look at daily price activity, the latest in production research and technology, insect and disease warnings, market updates, industry promotional efforts, food safety alerts, government policy updates, section 18 pesticide labeling, and more. The commodities reported on are:

           

            *Great Lakes Fruit and Vegetable Report

                     

            *Upper Great Lakes Daily Dairy Update

               

            *Dry Bean Market Update     

                  

 

 

Market Updates

These updates provide a quick summary of Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange activity. The reports include a Mid-Morning Market Update and an Afternoon Report.

 

Mid-Day Ag Market and News Update

This update provides a look at the markets, entering the most active trade hour of the day. The Mid-Day Market Update features grain market activity, livestock market activity and agricultural news.

 

Closing Markets

This provides market analysis and closing prices from the Chicago Board of Trade and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, along with state cash prices.

 

Ag Focus

This is a weekly program that creates a forum for some of Michigan's most relevant agricultural issues.  The shows content is designed to address the concerns of all rural residents, and includes experts from the subjects discussed.  Topics include:  Value Added Opportunity, Renewable Fuels, Right To Farm, Farm Safety, Environmental Programs in Agriculture, and many more.

 

 

Michigan Farm Radio Network’s Ag Focus Program plays on the

Following affiliate stations:

 

                                    - Adrian’s WABJ 1490 am at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday

                                    - Alpena’s WATZ 1450 am at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday

                                    - Traverse City’s WTCM 580 am at 6 p.m. on Sunday

                                    - Bad Axe’s WLEW 1340 am at 12:15 p.m. on Sunday

                                    - Grand Haven’s WGHN 1370 am/92.1 fm Sunday at 6:30 a.m.

                                       - Benton Harbor’s WSJM 94.9 fm on Saturday at 6:30 a.m.

  

 

 

 

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Phone: (517) 484-4888   Fax: (517) 484-5015 

Mail: 325 S. Walnut St. Lansing, MI 48933