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MDARD’s Clean Sweep Program Removes More Than 4 Million Pounds of Hazardous Pesticide

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that the Michigan Clean Sweep Program has now safely disposed of more than...

MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Their Animals Warm and Safe in Cold Temperatures

As extremely cold temperatures settle in around the state, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding owners of some of...

Michigan Dairy

Michigan’s dairy industry leads our state in economic impact, generating 1.8 billion dollars in cash receipts, jobs, infrastructure, food security, and local impact, while...

Mock It Then Rock It

 We're preparing for another batch of Mock It Then Rock It Interview Days this February and March. Last year, 220 Northern Michigan high school students...

From Application to Uptake: Maximizing Nutrient Efficiency

Crop Nutrition Week 2026 reveals the hidden math behind fertilizer ROI  Growers face tough decisions about where to prioritize their fertilizer dollars for maximum return....

MDARD Launches Good Food for Michigan Project

New initiative cultivates opportunities for farmers to feed their communities, institutions to source Michigan-grown food The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today...

MDARD Offers Food and Drinking Water Safety Reminders amid Widespread Winter Power Outages

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is providing food and drinking water safety reminders as extreme winter weather leaves tens of...

December Marks Michigan Christmas Tree Month

 Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed December as Michigan Christmas Tree Month, honoring the economic, environmental and social benefits of the state’s Christmas tree industry....

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Alma Man Sentenced in Salon Stabbing Homicide

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor An Alma man was sentenced last Tuesday to 20 to 40 years in prison for the 2025...
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Businesses Question Communication

Chris Boshoven Herald Correspondent An unexpected water shutoff last Thursday in downtown Alma added to frustration for business owners already dealing...

Gratiot Airport Lands $1.3M for New Terminal

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the Gratiot Community Airport a $1,289,000 grant to reconstruct the existing...

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