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Saturday, May 18, 2013  Summer is festival season in Northern Michigan and one of the first events of the season is the Asparagus Festival in Empire.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Friday, May 03, 2013  New federal report cites many causes for dramatic bee disappearance

Sunday, April 28, 2013  In an effort to restore Arcadia Marsh, The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy conducted a controlled burn of 130 acres of land Sunday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Governor Snyder visited Old Mission Peninsula Friday afternoon to present local wineries and vineyards with recognition for the MAEAP.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  More tough choices ahead for farmers, cities as New Mexico grapples with third year of drought

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  USDA Secretary Vilsack to announce expansion of program aimed at reducing rural poverty

Monday, March 25, 2013  Crop insurance claims total $16 billion after widespread U.S. drought; cost stirs debate in Congress

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Farmers and others who lost money because of Michigan crop failures last year have until the end of this month to seek loans under a state relief program.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Department of Agriculture is re-opening it's investigation into the abuse allegations against the Wexford County animal shelter.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  Michigan lawmakers are taking a close look at new legislation that would aim to control commercial breeders and puppy mills.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  The Michigan Farm Bureau says the state's vegetable crops suffered only minor damage from bad weather last year, unlike the heavy losses to fruit, corn and hay.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Dozens of concerned citizens gathered Wednesday night in Cadillac to address the recent allegations against the Wexford County Animal Shelter.