U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced $714 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of rural residents, farmers and...
Efforts to revive small business sectors have helped countless communities regain their prosperity and sense of community pride. Those efforts have been wildly effective...
Winter Wheat Production
Michigan wheat growers anticipate lower yields in 2023 than they had last year. Michigan wheat growers expect to harvest 580,000 acres, up...
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring today announced the state’s food and agriculture’s global footprint set another export record....
Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant...
Farmers have been pressured to increase production to meet the demand of a growing population. This may require employing more efficient measures to ensure...
The agricultural workforce is shrinking, and has been for some time. The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates there are roughly 2.4 million farm jobs...
Rosemary Horvath
Herald Correspondent
Gratiot County’s parks and recreation millage fund has drawn interest from local municipalities, with three proposals seeking...