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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...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Three New Michigan Dairy Herds

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

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Missed Days Remain Challenge for Schools

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Chronic absenteeism varied widely among Gratiot County’s six public school districts last year, with affected students missing...
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County Adopts Fiscal Year Budget, Raises Elected Pay

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners will use $904,035 from savings to balance its fiscal year 2026-27...

Animal Control Defends Workload, Wage Request

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor A proposed pay increase for county animal control employees was met with scrutiny from the Gratiot Board...

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Missed Days Remain Challenge for Schools

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor Chronic absenteeism varied widely among Gratiot County’s...

County Adopts Fiscal Year Budget, Raises Elected Pay

Michael MacDonald Herald Editor The Gratiot County Board of Commissioners will...
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