Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Northern Michigan

Friday, June 14, 2013  A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that there will be a nationwide record corn crop this year; but some Northern Michigan farmers say that they are still feeling the harsh impacts of a cold and wet Spring.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The coldest location was Moorestown in Missaukee County where it dropped to 25F overnight. Atlanta and Indian River bottomed out at 27F and 28F respectively.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed

Friday, May 03, 2013  From grain to glass, making vodka and whiskey with local crops is catching on

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

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

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

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.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Bacteria, drought, heavy crop load: It's been a disappointing year for the citrus crop in Florida

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, October 11, 2012  Farms across Northern Michigan are experiencing thousands of dollars of damage caused by Elk.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  In year of severe drought, farmers say pumpkin crop looks like rare, smashing success

Thursday, October 04, 2012  A team will lead a national crop pollination research and extension project.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Local farms saw a dramatic loss to this year's crop. Now consumers might have to more at the grocery store.