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MDARD and Michigan Agriculture Commission Seek Public Input on Agricultural Management Practices

Deadline to provide comment is 5 p.m. on September 5, 2025 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced today that the annual...

Gov Whitmer Designates July 17 Michigan Conservation District Day Proclamation celebrates 88th anniversary of key conservation law

 Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed July 17 as Conservation District Day to honor the hard work and dedication of the conservation districts that provide...

MDARD, MI Ag Commission Award $400K in Grant Funding to Boost State Food and Ag Industry

 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...

Michigan Craft Beverage Council Launches ‘Michigan Crafted’ Campaign to Promote State’s Craft Beverage Industry

 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...

Corn planted acreage up 5% from 2024, soybean acreage down 4% from last year

 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...

MDARD Offers Summer Safety Tips to Help Owners Keep Their Animals Happy and Healthy

 Make this summer paws-itively excellent for your pets and livestock by following a few easy tips As Michiganders begin to enjoy the warmth of the...

Beat the Bite: MDARD Offers Tick Safety Guidelines

Warm weather means more time outside - and a higher risk of tick bites As warmer weather draws Michiganders outdoors, the Michigan Department of Agriculture...

MDARD, MDHHS Encourage Continued Focus on Germ Risk Reduction Strategies with Spring Sales of Baby Poultry

With the sale of baby poultry (chicks, ducklings, etc.) this spring season, the Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Health and...

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Countywide Transit Discussion Gains Traction

Rosemary Horvath Herald Correspondent Wheels are beginning to turn in the direction of a countywide transit system as more residents express...
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Sweet Lesson in Breckenridge

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  The reward came last week when Breckenridge eighth graders sat down to pancakes topped with maple syrup...

St. Louis Launches $400K Home Repair Program

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor  The City of St. Louis has opened applications for a homeowner rehabilitation program following the release of...

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