Recent Updates

State Providing Info About Bovine TB

The state is holding an informational meeting tonight for beef and dairy cattle producers concerned about bovine tuberculosis. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently confirmed a small beef herd in Alcona County tested positive for bovine TB. Department spokeswoman, Jennifer Holton, says the herd is the 62nd …

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Northern MI Storms Damage Apple & Cherry Crops

The 100 mile an hour winds and large hail that accompanied Sunday night’s storms in northwest Michigan took a toll on farmer’s apple and sweet cherry crops. Nikki Rothwell, an educator with Michigan State University Extension, says wind-whipped apples were bruised and others pockmarked by hail. She suspects the bruised …

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Bill Cracking Down on Coerced Abortions Will get September Hearing

Legislation making it illegal to force someone to have an abortion tops one Michigan House committee chairs agenda. State Representative Kurt Heise chairs the House Criminal Justice Committee and has slated the bill atop the committees docket. It isn’t scheduled to meet again until late September. State Representative Amanda Price …

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