https://www.wcmu.org/tags/michigan-farmers Michigan Farmers en-US Copyright Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:15:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-07/ice-storm-recovery-may-take-a-lifetime-for-michigan-farmers Northern Michigan farmers are still dealing with the damages after last years devastating ice storm. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:15:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-07/ice-storm-recovery-may-take-a-lifetime-for-michigan-farmers Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-19/researchers-continue-working-to-understand-honeybee-decline In early 2025, commercial beekeepers around the country discovered a massive shortage in their honeybee colonies. Bee researchers are still investigating to learn what's happening but have some ideas. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:23:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-19/researchers-continue-working-to-understand-honeybee-decline Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/farmers-and-business-owners-were-promised-financial-help-for-energy-upgrades-theyre-still-waiting-for-the-money Rural residents are left holding the bills for everything from solar panels to grain dryers. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:53:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/farmers-and-business-owners-were-promised-financial-help-for-energy-upgrades-theyre-still-waiting-for-the-money Izzy Ross, Katie Myers | BPR, Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco | WBEZ, Emily Jones | WABE https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-31/michigan-confirms-bird-flu-in-second-dairy-worker Thursday's announcement marks the third human case of the virus in the U.S. this year. Some migrant farmworkers in the state have voiced concerns to labor advocacy groups about the lack of personal protection equipment available at sites. Fri, 31 May 2024 13:42:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-31/michigan-confirms-bird-flu-in-second-dairy-worker Michelle Jokisch Polo https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-15/southwest-michigan-farm-faces-lawsuit-for-alleged-violations-of-wage-and-safety-laws Last year, three workers sued a Branch County farm and its parent company in federal court. The workers allege violations of wage and safety laws. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:09:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-11-15/southwest-michigan-farm-faces-lawsuit-for-alleged-violations-of-wage-and-safety-laws Michael Symonds https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-06/midwest-diary-farmers-meet-in-st-johns-to-talk-2023-farm-bill Midwest dairy farmers are developing a plan for revitalizing their industry ahead of the next federal farm bill. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:31:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-07-06/midwest-diary-farmers-meet-in-st-johns-to-talk-2023-farm-bill Kevin Lavery