MICHIGAN
Gray wolves in Minnesota, 2 other states losing endangered species protection
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Wednesday it will publish a final delisting rule in the Federal Register on Dec. 28. In Minnesota, after a 30-day period, the state Department of Natural Resources will reassume management of this species.
By Brad Dokken , December 21, 2011
Michigan dairy objects to extra scrutiny by vets
HAMILTON, Mich. — A dairy that sold cows with illegal levels of antibiotics as human food warned there would be “disastrous consequences” if only veterinarians could diagnose sick animals at its 10,000-head operation in western Michigan.October 28, 2011
Michigan sees more farms in state run by women
September 23, 2011
11 of 68 lower Michigan counties bovine TB free
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan has declared all but 11 of the 68 counties in the Lower Peninsula free of bovine tuberculosis.September 20, 2011
Lawsuit opposes permit for Michigan ethanol plant
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Environmentalists sued Michigan regulators Tuesday over an air quality permit issued for a planned refinery in the Upper Peninsula that will produce ethanol fuel from wood chips.December 15, 2010
Study: Detroit land could bear fruit — and veggies
EAST LANSING, Mich. — A Michigan State University study finds urban farms, community gardens and greenhouses could provide Detroit residents with a majority of their fruits and vegetables.November 22, 2010
Looser food rules welcome in Michigan
ADRIAN, Mich. — Michigan needs to encourage entrepreneurs willing to cook up new businesses, even in small batches. So, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm deserves credit for signing a state law designed to ease licensing and inspection regulations for small, local food operations.September 21, 2010
Looser food rules welcome in Michigan
ADRIAN, Mich. — Michigan needs to encourage entrepreneurs willing to cook up new businesses, even in small batches. So, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm deserves credit for signing a state law designed to ease licensing and inspection regulations for small, local food operations.September 21, 2010
Tradition ends: No Michigan state fair this year
DETROIT — Rabbit breeder Rob Usakowski typically spends the week before Labor Day helping his daughters show their Jersey Woolies and Holland Lops at the Michigan State Fair.By Corey Williams , September 01, 2010
Higher wheat prices may mean more Michigan acreage
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Climbing U.S. wheat prices on the heels of a drought and wildfires in Russia are among the factors that have some Michigan farmers considering planting more of the crop this year.August 12, 2010
After cold snap, Michigan fruit crop takes hit
DETROIT — A cold snap in April and early May is expected to cost fruit growers across Michigan tens of millions of dollars.June 08, 2010
Warm weather in Upper Peninsula hurts potato crop
SAGOLA, Mich. — Recent warm temperatures in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have brought dry conditions that are hurting the potato crop.June 08, 2010
A no-meat day? Michigan farmers have a cow
Michigan hunters and meat producers had a collective cow Tuesday at the news Gov. Jennifer Granholm had issued an official proclamation declaring Saturday "Michigan Meatout Day."By Dawson Bell , March 17, 2010
Driver’s license rules are relaxed during area sugar beet harvest
Sugar beet truck crashes in the Red River Valley this week raise questions about the rules pertaining to who can and can’t drive the large trucks used in the beet harvest. One thing that may not be well-known: When it comes to harvest time, the normal rules go out the window.By Dave Olson , October 01, 2009
Blueberry virus equals blueberry blues
August 31, 2009
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