Farming https://www.wcmu.org/tags/farming Farming en-US Copyright Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:30:00 GMT Why are locally-grown fruits and veggies often more expensive than what's at the grocery store? https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-02/local-food-prices As part of the “Food Routes” series, Harvest Public Media explores three big factors that affect produce prices in the Midwest and Great Plains. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-02/local-food-prices Rachel Cramer Study: Animal feeding lots tend to be in areas with worse air quality https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-29/study-animal-feeding-lots-tend-to-be-in-areas-with-worse-air-quality Researchers at University of Michigan say it's the most detailed survey of animal feeding operations across the country ever. Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:13:21 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-29/study-animal-feeding-lots-tend-to-be-in-areas-with-worse-air-quality Alvin (AJ) Jones Fire blight: An issue Michigan apples have never had to face https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-06/fire-blight-an-issue-michigan-apples-have-never-had-to-face The bacterial disease, fire blight, is killing apple trees across Northwest Michigan. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:43:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-06/fire-blight-an-issue-michigan-apples-have-never-had-to-face Zipporah Abarca Winter storm Olive's impact on Michigan agriculture https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-22/winter-storm-olives-impact-on-michigan-agriculture Harsh winter weather poses mortality risks to newly born animals in the midst of calving and lambing season. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 23:15:03 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-02-22/winter-storm-olives-impact-on-michigan-agriculture Rick Brewer Sugar beet harvest predicted to be average after record volumes in 2021 https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-31/sugar-beet-harvest-predicted-to-be-average-after-record-volumes-in-2021 Sugar beet producers across Michigan began harvesting this week. According to Michigan State University Extension, the yields will not match 2021. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 17:32:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-31/sugar-beet-harvest-predicted-to-be-average-after-record-volumes-in-2021 Jill Harrington Michigan's farmland rental market is not in lock step with ownership prices https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-01/michigans-farmland-rental-market-is-not-in-lock-step-with-ownership-prices A new survey from The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Michigan State University Extension indicate that not all of Michigan's 83 counties in 2022 have been experiencing major price hikes in the cost of renting farmland. Over the past two years, farmland ownership sales have hit record highs across Michigan and the nation. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:52:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-01/michigans-farmland-rental-market-is-not-in-lock-step-with-ownership-prices Rick Brewer County fair exhibitions will continue, even without live birds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-17/county-fair-exhibitions-will-continue-even-without-live-birds The state's recent pause of all poultry and waterfowl exhibitions may not impact too many county fairs. However, the Marion fair in Osceola county, the first fair in the state, is June 12. Tue, 17 May 2022 22:42:27 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-05-17/county-fair-exhibitions-will-continue-even-without-live-birds Rick Brewer Preliminary consideration of a hunting season on Sandhill cranes in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-26/preliminary-consideration-of-a-hunting-season-on-sandhill-cranes-in-michigan Michigan lawmakers say a hunting season is needed to limit the number of sandhill cranes Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:43:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-10-26/preliminary-consideration-of-a-hunting-season-on-sandhill-cranes-in-michigan Lester Graham Farm leaders speak on the state of agriculture https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2020-08-13/farm-leaders-speak-on-the-state-of-agriculture In light of a national pandemic and trade wars, a panel of five leaders within the agricultural industry met Thursday to discuss the importance of trade… Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:44:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/economy/2020-08-13/farm-leaders-speak-on-the-state-of-agriculture Huge pot farm coming to Great Lakes region https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-05-29/huge-pot-farm-coming-to-great-lakes-region Take a drive through the picturesque landscape of Niagara on the Lake and you’ll see acres of vineyards, farms and wineries.You’ll also find a greenhouse… Tue, 29 May 2018 20:27:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2018-05-29/huge-pot-farm-coming-to-great-lakes-region Angelica Morrison