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Cowles Bog Offers a Refreshing Nature Encounter

Lately, I have felt a bit bogged down with to-do lists that seemingly stretch out for about 20 miles and the noise of everyday life. So, what ... Read entire story

Local Dairies Awarded for Quality of Milk

Fifteen Michigan Milk Producers Assn. dairy farms were recently awarded National Dairy Quality Awards by the National Mastitis Council (NMC) ... Read entire story

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This Week's Farm Operations


MSU Researcher Working to Improve Water Quality

Michigan's proximity to the Great Lakes provides access to roughly 20% of the world's surface fresh water. From agriculture to tourism ... Read entire story

OK Given for Farmers to Hunt Deer

Farmers in Michigan can kill deer throughout the growing season to protect their crops and choose anyone they want to join them in hunts ... Read entire story

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This Week's Market News


Supply, Demand in Balance as Spring Flush Arrives

U.S. milk tanks are filling up and output surpassed year ago levels for the fourth month in a row in April. The Agriculture Department's ... Read entire story

Some Exemptions Recognized for Wetland Violations

In our last article we examined and gave a general overview of the USDA's "Swampbuster" Act, which sets out conservation ... Read entire story

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Weekly Columns


Personal Property Exemption to Increase to $2 Million in 2027

Sometimes taxes cost more to collect than the revenue they generate. Back in 2015, the Indiana General Assembly recognized one example ... Read entire story

U.S. Taxpayers, Farmers Caught in 'Government Payment Trap'

On Feb. 21, 2018, this space outlined my assessment of Congress' meandering approach to the overdue 2018 Farm Bill. Don't just polish ... Read entire story

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