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The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that the annual...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed July 17 as Conservation District Day to honor the hard work and dedication of the conservation districts that provide...
Today, the Michigan Commission on Agriculture and Rural Development approved $400,000 in Food and Agriculture Investment Program (FAIP) grants to Hildebrand Fruit, LLC and...
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Michigan Craft Beverage Council (MCBC) today launched “Michigan Crafted,” a new consumer-facing brand...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 95.2 million acres of corn planted in the United States for 2025, up...
Warm weather means more time outside - and a higher risk of tick bites
As warmer weather draws Michiganders outdoors, the Michigan Department of Agriculture...
With the sale of baby poultry (chicks, ducklings, etc.) this spring season, the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Health and...