https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-department-of-agriculture-and-rural-development Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development en-US Copyright Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:39:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-06/bovine-tuberculosis-discovered-in-northeast-michigan-cattle-herds State officials said in a new release Monday that two more cattle herds have confirmed cases of Bovine Tuberculosis. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:39:49 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-06/bovine-tuberculosis-discovered-in-northeast-michigan-cattle-herds Brianna Edgar 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/agriculture/2024-08-29/pet-owners-urged-to-take-precautions-over-holiday-weekend The state released a list of recommendations to ensure pet health over Labor Day and beyond. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 21:25:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/agriculture/2024-08-29/pet-owners-urged-to-take-precautions-over-holiday-weekend Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/new-farm-to-family-program-seeks-to-increase-access-to-local-food-across-michigan The state hopes the program will create more jobs in rural communities and shed a light on the importance of bringing food supply chains close to home. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:16:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-08-05/new-farm-to-family-program-seeks-to-increase-access-to-local-food-across-michigan Draya Raby https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-10/none-of-us-saw-this-coming-michigan-confronts-bird-flu-in-cows Michigan is requiring more biosecurity measures on farms because of an outbreak of bird flu in dairy herds. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:59:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-06-10/none-of-us-saw-this-coming-michigan-confronts-bird-flu-in-cows Izzy Ross | IPR 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/2024-05-16/state-experts-offer-guidance-on-creating-tick-safe-zones-at-home Experts say tick season is hitting early this year due to a mild spring. They're urging people to take precautions now against the potentially disease-spreading insects. Thu, 16 May 2024 20:16:59 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-16/state-experts-offer-guidance-on-creating-tick-safe-zones-at-home Dee Morrison https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/state-order-to-slow-down-spread-of-bird-flu-takes-effect Michigan's commercial poultry and dairy operations are being asked to beef up their biosecurity measures on their farms following a recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Wed, 08 May 2024 20:42:04 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-08/state-order-to-slow-down-spread-of-bird-flu-takes-effect Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-07/state-issues-emergency-order-to-help-curb-bird-flu-outbreak Commercial poultry and dairy operations must implement a series of health safety measures by May 8 to help try and slow the outbreak of bird flu. According to the USDA, over 6.6 million birds were affected by the virus during the month of April in Michigan. Thu, 02 May 2024 21:34:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-07/state-issues-emergency-order-to-help-curb-bird-flu-outbreak Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-02/bird-flu-cases-found-in-michigan-dairy-herd Michigan is now the latest state in the Midwest and Great Plains to confirm an outbreak of bird flu in dairy cattle. Federal officials say the risk to human health remains low. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:06:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-02/bird-flu-cases-found-in-michigan-dairy-herd Renae King