https://www.wcmu.org/tags/department-of-agriculture Department of Agriculture en-US Copyright Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:28:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-11-10/snap-state-agency-websites-political-partisan-messages Food assistance benefits were cut off in November due to the government shutdown. That’s led a handful of state agencies to post messages blaming Republicans or Democrats for the shutdown on official websites. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:28:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-11-10/snap-state-agency-websites-political-partisan-messages Molly Ashford https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-20/states-largest-commercial-egg-producer-to-lay-off-half-its-workforce Ionia County's Herbruck Poultry Ranch laying off 400 employees in response to the spread of avian flu. Mon, 20 May 2024 19:47:51 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-20/states-largest-commercial-egg-producer-to-lay-off-half-its-workforce Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-22/usda-sends-nearly-13-million-to-expand-broadband-in-northern-michigan Allband Communications Cooperative, a northern Michigan telecommunications company, has been awarded the funds to expand its broadband footprint. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 22:14:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-22/usda-sends-nearly-13-million-to-expand-broadband-in-northern-michigan Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/spotted-lanternflies-are-contained-in-small-wooded-area The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development confirmed the presence of spotted lanternflies is contained in a small, wooded area in Oakland County. There is no evidence the insects have spread across the state further. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:44:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-29/spotted-lanternflies-are-contained-in-small-wooded-area Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-06/grand-rapids-and-detroit-urban-agriculture-offices-receiving-new-federal-support The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its creating six new urban county committees in five states.The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working toward transforming the country’s food system. With a mission to strengthen the food supply chain, it includes an urban component. And that, says U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, makes the system more competitive and resilient. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:22:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-06-06/grand-rapids-and-detroit-urban-agriculture-offices-receiving-new-federal-support Patrick Center https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-29/michigan-farmers-stress-access-to-crop-insurance-at-the-first-2023-farm-bill-hearing Michigan farmers and small business leaders were the first to offer public input on the 2023 Farm Bill. The legislation is responsible for billions in federal funding for agricultural assistance, forestry programs and food security initiatives. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:25:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-04-29/michigan-farmers-stress-access-to-crop-insurance-at-the-first-2023-farm-bill-hearing Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-12-20/governor-whitmer-announces-lake-erie-water-quality-improvement-plan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is announcing a plan to protect Lake Erie from agricultural runoff. The plan involves land conservation and education aimed at reducing the amount of phosphorus that gets into the lake. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:11:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-12-20/governor-whitmer-announces-lake-erie-water-quality-improvement-plan Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2018-07-25/michigan-farmers-react-to-12-billion-trump-bailout Michigan farmers are reacting to news of a $12-billion agricultural bailout from the Trump administration.The bailout was announced Tuesday by the… Wed, 25 Jul 2018 19:07:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2018-07-25/michigan-farmers-react-to-12-billion-trump-bailout https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-10-17/new-partnership-to-work-toward-a-cleaner-lake-erie A new partnership has a plan to keep Lake Erie clean. The MI CLEAR group is made up of farmers, conservationists, environmental leaders, and more. Those… Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:34:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/health-science-and-environment/2017-10-17/new-partnership-to-work-toward-a-cleaner-lake-erie