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by Paula Johnson     A couple of interesting items came through my inbox recently and started me thinking. Of course, those who have known me a long time will tell you that can be a scary situation.    Although … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Coins

by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com   When you set a record ag trade deficit for the third consecutive year, the decline isn’t an aberration or a coincidence. It is, in fact, growing proof that a key element of your national ag policy … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File: US Ag exports continue to slide

From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Homeowners can claim a tax credit of up to $8,000 for installing an electric heat pump under the termsof the Inflation Reduction Act. Dear EarthTalk: How can homeowners make their … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com A farmer was asked what he’d do if he won a million-dollar lottery. “Well,” he said, “I guess I’d just keep farming ‘til the money runs out.”    Trying to make a living as a farmer is … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Why Are We Letting Corporate Profiteers Write America’s Farm and Food Policy?

There were no seconds in the third annual Marcellus Home Arts Bake Off during First Friday, September 6. No seconds as in no second place.      Tying for first were Carole Ransbottom and Jason Shenfeld. Taking the bronze was … [Read more...] about No seconds in the 3rd Annual Marcellus Home Arts Bake Off 

Southwest Michigan Reads, a partnership of eight library systems, is inviting readers to investigate Michigan’s murderous history with 2024 visiting author Tobin Buhk.     A Michigan author and researcher, Buhk presents a … [Read more...] about Southwest Michigan Reads Announces Visiting Author for 2024

  The Cass County Historical Society is excited to announce its annual Fall Festival, taking place on Sunday, October 13 2024, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event will be held at the Newton House, located at 20689 Marcellus Highway, … [Read more...] about Cass County Historical Society Fall Festival October 13

 Some Michigan highlights were July corn, at $4.12 per bushel, decreased $0.10 from June and decreased $1.73 from last year; July soybeans, at $12.40 per bushel, increased $0.10 from last month but decreased $2.80 from last year; July … [Read more...] about Michigan July Agricultural Prices