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MDARD Confirms First Case of West Nile Virus for 2024 in an Eaton County Horse

Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reporting Michigan’s first case of West Nile virus (WNV) for 2024 in a domestic...

United States cattle inventory down 2%

There were 87.2 million head of cattle and calves on U.S. farms as of Jan. 1, 2024, according to the Cattle report published today...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Three New Dairy Herds

Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a dairy...

MDARD Seeks Proposals for Food Safety Education and Training Grants

Today, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced the department is requesting proposals for food safety education and training...

Food Export of the Midwest to Bring 15 International Buyers to Michigan in Partnership with MDARD’s International Marketing Program

The Food Export Association of the Midwest and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) International Marketing Program are partnering to bring...

Michigan Carrot Growers Vote to Support Marketing Program

 Michigan's carrot producers have voted to continue the Michigan Carrot Industry Development Program. The program will continue for an additional five years, ending July...

Farmers, Backyard Poultry Owners Must Tighten and Heighten Biosecurity to Protect Their Animals from Bird Flu

As highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, continues to impact poultry and dairy cattle across the U.S., Michigan Department of...

Ahead of gardening season MDARD reminds public to help prevent the spread of invasive plant pests

It’s spring in Michigan and that means Michiganders are thinking about what they want to plant in their garden this year. As gardening season...

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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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Countywide Transit Discussion Gains Traction

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