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By Wyatt Fraas, Associate Director of Farm and Community, Center for Rural Affairs This is a time of tremendous opportunity in farming and ranching for beginners looking to start a venture of their own. Alternative crops and high value … [Read more...] about Guest opinion: For beginning farmers, land access may lie in being creative

In the protected habitats of rhinos, a surprising conservation technique is underway. Wildlife officers are cutting the horns off rhinos in a practice known as dehorning. Credit: Pexels.com. EarthTalk®From the Editors of E - The … [Read more...] about Earth Talk: African Rhinos

Submissions Now Open Through September 11, 2026. No Entry Fee Dowagiac, MI - The Beckwith Theatre Company (BTC) is pleased to announce it is now accepting submissions for its 3rd Annual Local Playwrights Festival of 10-Minute Plays. The … [Read more...] about Beckwith Theatre Company Seeks Submissions for 3rd Annual Local Playwrights Festival of 10-Minute Plays

First-time award reflects foundation’s commitment to youth development in the community BUCHANAN, MI — The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation has awarded the LaSalle Council of Scouting America a $7,000 grant in support of youth … [Read more...] about LaSalle Council Receives $7,000 Grant from Michigan Gateway Community Foundation to Expand Scouting Opportunities

EAST LANSING, Mich. — In 2016, California was in the midst of the most severe drought in its recorded history. In addition to a strain on water resources, these conditions presented a significant problem for the state’s … [Read more...] about MSU education, research helping grow mass timber building industry in Michigan and beyond

 A snowy scene from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, from former Marcellus resident Jim Adams. The drift you see in front of and to the left of their neighbor’s garage isn’t really a drift - it’s the neighbor’s car. -Photos courtesy of Jim & … [Read more...] about Mother Nature says, “hold my beverage” – a report from Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Individuals and Businesses Eligible in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph Counties LANSING, Mich. – State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced that individuals and businesses impacted by the severe storms and tornadoes in Southwest … [Read more...] about Tax Extension Relief Available to Taxpayers in SW Michigan Affected by Severe Weather Emergency

CASSOPOLIS, Mich., March 16, 2026 – Cass Family Clinic has appointed Michele Lofton as its new community health worker manager.  She will oversee all community health workers (CHWs) at its locations in Cassopolis, Niles and … [Read more...] about Cass Family Clinic appoints new Community Health Worker Manager

IN FLIGHT- MARCH 7:U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media traveling on Air Force One while heading to Miami on March 7, 2026. President Trump and other members of the government attended the dignified transfer of six … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas: What if those Iranian bombs had nuclear warheads

by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com At last, someone with some common sense in their head, some basic humanity in their heart, and some fundamental democratic values in their soul – is speaking out. Many someones, actually. Indeed, a … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower – America’s #1 Populist: Let’s stop demonizing DEI and start achieving it

Just look at the numbers by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com   In the end, it usually comes down to numbers. Figures scrawled on the back of an envelope, say, or blinking numbers on a computer spreadsheet. Maybe even 58,281 names … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File for the week of March 15, 2026