Jeff VanderWerff

Jeff VanderWerff farms 14 varieties of apples and 2000 acres of row crops near Sparta, Michigan. He serves on the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Technology Advisory Committee and is a member of the Ottawa County Farm Bureau, located in western Michigan’s “Fruit Belt.”

Opinion: Michigan farmer talks 5G and the benefits of technology on his farm

07/31/17 3:21 PM By Jeff VanderWerff

Michigan produces more than 900 million pounds of apples per year so it is no wonder apples are known as one of Michigan's largest and most valuable fruit crops.

Mike Frank, Nutrien

This week’s Open Mic guest is Mike Frank, executive vice president and CEO of retail at Nutrien. In the midst of a challenging ag economy, Nutrien continues to expand retail outlets and acquire companies while expanding products and services for their customers. Frank says the company’s growth is founded on finding agronomic and financial solutions for its customers. He believes revenue from carbon sequestration will soon find its way to the farm gate. As a company, Frank says they share common requests with farmers from Washington including open trade, access to technology and expanded rural broadband.

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Washington Week in Review: July 9, 2020: Sen. John Hoeven on coronavirus relief present and future

North Dakota Republican John Hoven discusses how he expects the Senate to handle the impact of the coronavirus on farmers and ranchers and what to watch for in future relief legislation.

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