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As Michigan's brewing industry continues to grow and flourish, we're seeing a big jump in growing hops in our state.Consider this: Prior to 2008, Michigan…
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The United States Department of Agriculture is reaching out in a special way to women and minority farmers and growers in Michigan. What’s behind this…
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Spring came early in Michigan three years ago — very early — and fruit crops were later wiped out by frost. That has some researchers in Lansing asking if…
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A salute, now, to the potato.This is National Potato Month. Many of the potatoes that make their way onto America's dinner plates, into French fries or…
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“What a beautiful fall day.”Normally you won’t think anything of a tweet like this. But when that tweet comes at the end of July, it’s a little…
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With its rocky soil, thick forests and painfully short growing season, the Upper Peninsula is never going to look like Iowa or Kansas – and that's okay.…
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The first farm crop to be harvested in Michigan is ready. Michigan ranks number five in maple syrup production each year, and according to the Michigan…
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LANSING – A new network aims to connect farmers, food processors, and food service directors as part of an effort to increase the amount of…
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It’s been a couple of roller coaster years for the state’s fruit growers.Michigan apple growers had the most dramatic ride. 80-degree weather in March…
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Farms are in the spotlight on Capitol Hill these days. Or, more to the point, the lack of a new Farm Bill.The old Farm Bill expired October 1st.A new Farm…