https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-agriculture Michigan Agriculture en-US Copyright Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:16:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-11/northern-michigan-farm-still-under-quarantine-after-testing-positive-for-bovine-tb The 85th instance of Bovine TB in Michigan since 1998 was traced back to a farm in Charlevoix. That farm is under rigorous testing and a quarantine that could last for months. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:16:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-11/northern-michigan-farm-still-under-quarantine-after-testing-positive-for-bovine-tb Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-farmers-focused-on-pesticides-fertilizer-and-war-in-iran-ahead-of-midterms Residents and farmers from central Michigan gathered to talk about issues that matter to them most, and to ask candidates running for local, state and federal office to advocate for new agriculture policies. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:20:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-09/michigan-farmers-focused-on-pesticides-fertilizer-and-war-in-iran-ahead-of-midterms Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-27/maple-syrup-producer-still-recovering-from-ice-storm-isnt-tapping-trees Maple Moon SugarBush and Winery in Petoskey sustained major damage to tubing used to collect sap this time of year. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:05:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-27/maple-syrup-producer-still-recovering-from-ice-storm-isnt-tapping-trees Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-20/emma-george-griffin-joins-wcmu-reporting-staff George-Griffin is WCMU's new rural life & agriculture reporter. The Mount Pleasant native returns home after graduating from Michigan State University and working for WDET, the Detroit Free Press and Eye On Michigan. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:32:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-20/emma-george-griffin-joins-wcmu-reporting-staff Tina Sawyer, Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/parts-of-michigan-are-facing-moderate-to-severe-drought-conditions The drought conditions ranging from as far north as Crawford County and as far south as Hillsdale County. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:08:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-29/parts-of-michigan-are-facing-moderate-to-severe-drought-conditions Ava Harmon https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-29/soybean-bill-would-bolster-biofuels-to-build-domestic-market A bill proposed by the Michigan Soybean Association & Committee would give tax credits towards biodiesel purchases at the pump to help build a stronger domestic market for soybean farmers as tariffs from the Trump administration threaten exports. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:22:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-29/soybean-bill-would-bolster-biofuels-to-build-domestic-market Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-08/usda-to-require-milk-testing-for-bird-flu-in-michigan The United States Department of Agriculture announced on Friday they will require the testing of unpasteurized milk samples in Michigan and five other states for bird flu. It's the latest move in a nationwide effort to contain an outbreak of H5N1 that has hit the dairy industry. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:37:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-12-08/usda-to-require-milk-testing-for-bird-flu-in-michigan Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-17/michigan-farmers-embrace-sustainable-grazing-methods Across the state, sustainable farming practices have been gaining momentum among farmers, prompting many to change their livestock grazing methods. Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:17:54 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-17/michigan-farmers-embrace-sustainable-grazing-methods Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/2023-06-19/michigan-attorney-general-accuses-dairy-farm-of-illegal-discharge-of-waste Michigan attorney general accuses dairy farm of illegal discharge of waste Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:21:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2023-06-19/michigan-attorney-general-accuses-dairy-farm-of-illegal-discharge-of-waste Renae King https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-06/area-agribusinesses-prime-for-growth-with-60m-water-infrastructure-allocation A major West Michigan water infrastructure project supporting food processors and future expansion in Ottawa and Muskegon Counties could soon receive state funding.“We have one of the most robust food processing sectors in the state and West Michigan.”And its about to expand with the Michigan Strategic Fund voting in favor of a $60 million allocation toward construction of a 20 mile, 30-inch force main wastewater line from Muskegon to Coopersville. Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:39:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-06/area-agribusinesses-prime-for-growth-with-60m-water-infrastructure-allocation Patrick Center