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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.

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, 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.

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.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Michigan farmers and producers in designated crop damage disaster areas will be able to recieve financial assitance for loan applications under law signed by Governor Snyder today.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Federal officials say new rules are needed because farming is one of the nation's most dangerous occupations.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  For people who like the sun and can handle the rain staying away, the past few weeks have been great. But for some farmers who desperately need the moisture, it's been everything but.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Food prices could soon be on the rise. There are flooding problems in the Midwest and also locally. This year, farmers are having trouble getting their crops planted.