The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that the Michigan Clean Sweep Program has now safely disposed of more than...
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’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...
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...
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....
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...
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is providing food and drinking water safety reminders as extreme winter weather leaves tens of...
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....
Chris Boshoven
Herald Correspondent
An unexpected water shutoff last Thursday in downtown Alma added to frustration for business owners already dealing...
Rosemary Horvath
Herald Correspondent
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded the Gratiot Community Airport a $1,289,000 grant to reconstruct the existing...