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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.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments has received a $200,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for a regional food hub in Traverse City.

Friday, June 22, 2012  A dairy herd in Alpena County has tested positive for bovine TB.

Friday, May 25, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about a new program called Catch & Cook.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  This is the first case of Equine Infectious Anemia in Michigan since 2008.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Several northern Michgian animal shelters will receive between $5,000 and $10,000 in reimbursement for the purchase of supplies, services, and materials for spay and neuter activities.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  A trip to fill up his gas tank left one Northern Michigan man stunned. He thought he was pumping gas but when he took a closer look there was no gas coming out and he was still being charged.

Thursday, March 17, 2011  Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed March 17th "Michigan Agriculture Day."

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  The Michigan Department of Agriculture is holding an informational meeting for Emmet County cow producers, after the United States Department of Agriculture classified a farm as being infected with bovine TB.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  The Michigan Department of Agriculture announced it will have survey crews in the Brimley area working to determine the extent of an Emerald Ash Borer infestation

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  An Emmet County cow is found positive for Bovine TB, now all cattle herds within a 10-mile radius of the farm will have to be tested within six months

Wednesday, May 06, 2009  7&4 News spoke with a northern Michigan farmer whose been in the field for more than 50 years.  He told us what he thinks these cuts will mean for the future of Michigan agriculture and the state's economy as a whole.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008  Because of the aggressive spread of the emerald ash borer the state of Michigan has changed it's restrictions on transporting firewood in the Lower Peninsula.