Wheat Wednesday: From the field to the cookie jar! Save this recipe for your next baking day—and let us know how they turn out!
A fall view from the top! This look over Ligonier, Indiana, was captured from our mill.
Thank you to Kate K. for sharing the photo!
A little vintage horsepower rolled into Rapson on a warm, sunny day! Wayne Sadro delivered soybeans and showed off his 1960 Allis-Chalmers D17. Thanks for bringing a little farm history along with your harvest, Wayne!
Showcase Sunday: A beautiful view of a young wheat field with our Gera Elevator standing tall in the background!
A big thank you to Eric S. for sharing this great shot with us!
Sustainability Saturday: Rethinking Crop Insurance—Phase II
Could healthier soils help lower crop insurance costs?
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Farmer Friday: Funding Opportunity!
The North Central SARE Farmer Rancher Grant Program supports farmer-led projects that explore sustainable agriculture, profitability, and environmental stewardship.
Learn more: northcentral.sare.org/grants…
Throwback Thursday: Back in 2023, an early blanket of snow covered the region, almost like Mother Nature got into the Halloween spirit a little too early!
Check out these photos of a combine in a soybean field… a reminder that harvest doesn’t always wait for perfect weather.
Wheat Wednesday: Michigan Wheat Takes the Top Spot!
Michigan wheat growers have something to be proud of!
According to the USDA-NASS 2026 Small Grains Summary, Michigan tied with Illinois for the highest average winter wheat yield in the nation at 87 bushels per acre!
Top-Notch Tuesday: Plot Harvest in Richville!
Our Richville agronomy team has wrapped up harvest on both their corn and soybean seed plots!
A big thank you to Keinath Farms for growing our plots this year and to Willie K. for sharing these great photos!
Meet Mike Wheatly! Sporting his Star of the West uniform and hard hat, our scarecrow is joining the fall fun in Frankenmuth’s Scarecrow Contest!
Help Mike bring home a win! Scan the QR code attached to Mike, or text MUTH26 and your vote for Star of the West to 989-357-7227.
Showcase Sunday: A grain drill planting into a recently harvested field with a beautiful scenery in the background!
Sustainability Saturday: Working After Dark!
The work doesn't stop when the sun goes down!
Kevin Gross of Gross Farms shared this photo of planting cover crops after dark.
Farmer Friday: There’s still time to apply for the 2027 MI Ag C.O.R.E. Leadership Academy!
Applications are due November 1 - learn more miagcore.com/ here!
Throwback Thursday: This photo, dating back to Jan 26, 1981, captures a railcar proudly displaying the Star of the West Milling Company name and Frankenmuth, Michigan, headquarters.
A special thank you to Martin B. for sharing this piece of our history with us on Facebook!
Wheat Wednesday: A little sunshine, a gentle breeze, and rows of young wheat dancing in the wind!
Michigan's winter wheat is off to a fresh start! These small soft white winter wheat plants are busy establishing roots and building a strong foundation before winter arrives.
Top-Notch Tuesday: Today, we're giving a shoutout to the hardworking crew behind the scenes who keep our agronomy locations running smoothly and our growers taken care of!
Jason F. is hard at work applying white wheat seed and fertilizer for Spencer Farms!
Thank you to Nathan D. for sharing a glimpse of the work happening in the fields this fall!
Sustainability Saturday: Thanks to support from the Michigan Wheat Program, MSUE is giving growers the chance to try a 12-foot no-till wheat drill with 5.5-inch row spacing this fall!
Interested sign up here: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/DxZZ…
Farmer Friday: Cover crop use continues to grow across the U.S.! Farmers report benefits including increased yields, better weed control and improved profitability.
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