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Today at 6:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The House Agriculture Committee has begun work on a five-year farm bill that would make small cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Bill would require a $25 per market permit fee for the winemaker and the approval of both the market and the local police department.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Farmers say because of last year's crop damage, there was not enough work for migrant farmers. Some may not return for work this year.

Monday, March 25, 2013  California farmers team up to build bio-refinery that will convert sugar beets to ethanol

Sunday, March 03, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan apple growers can start voting this week on whether to continue to tax themselves to promote the fruit.

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 03, 2013  Every Saturday, the Village at Grand Traverse Commons hosts an indoor farmers market in the Mercato Corridor on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  An Ellsworth based business that sells all Michigan made products is now being used by the Pure Michigan campaign.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The federal government is accusing a northern Michigan farm of failing to pay minimum wage to migrant workers.

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

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Dallas suburb that's pushed to ban illegal immigrant renters has new court hearing Wednesday

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Michigan’s agricultural businesses are hiring, but finding people with the right skills and training to fill the sector’s needs in a challenge, according to the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan.

Monday, August 13, 2012  A warmer-than-normal March followed by some below freezing nights will impact the number of apples available at many orchards across the state this year. But what's a bad outlook for downstate could be a profitable situation for northern Michigan farmers.