WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering financial assistance to agricultural producers and private landowners enrolled in its Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to improve the health of their … [Read more...] about USDA Encourages Producers Participating in Conservation Reserve Program to Consider Forest Management Incentive
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Michiganders Encouraged to Save Money with New Tax Cuts This Season
Federal and State Individual Income Tax Season Open LANSING, Mich. -- Both federal and state individual income tax season has begun, and Michiganders are urged to check out two important state tax changes that could put more money … [Read more...] about Michiganders Encouraged to Save Money with New Tax Cuts This Season
Michigan Corn Growers Association Elects New Board Members
The Michigan Corn Growers Association (MCGA) announced the election results for its board of directors yesterday at the organization’s 2024 Annual Meeting, which took place during the Great Lakes Crop Summit in Mt. Pleasant, MI. Jay Parr … [Read more...] about Michigan Corn Growers Association Elects New Board Members
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: Is compostable plastic too good to be true? -- Peter C., Pittsburgh, PA In recent years there has been a global movement to … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
New construction coming to MHS for Agriscience Program
Marcellus Schools Superintendent Nanette Pauley outstanding in. . . . her barnyard? Possibly. Pauley points to the proposed site for the barn that will soon complement the school’s CTE Agriscience program. Also pictured in the background is … [Read more...] about New construction coming to MHS for Agriscience Program
Mihills selected as finalist for MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award
Marcellus senior #12 Nate Mihills and Lawrence senior #14 Ben McCaw were recognized prior to the boys’ varsity basketball game Friday, January 19. Mihills and McCaw were selected as finalists for the MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award. According … [Read more...] about Mihills selected as finalist for MHSAA Scholar Athlete Award
Wildcats take 2 out of 3 from visiting Tigers
#30 Yona Goodlow gets tough under the boards against Lawrence’s Emilio Ledesma during the Wildcats’ 62-19 win over the Tigers, January 19.-Photos courtesy of Megan Schuur Photography January 19, 2024: JV wins over Lawrence, 60-44; … [Read more...] about Wildcats take 2 out of 3 from visiting Tigers
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NEW TO THE NEWS!: Farm and Food File
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com ‘Elect me because ’Ill send you more federal money than the other guy’ Like some character in Alice in Wonderland, we’re well beyond the looking glass when the presumptive presidential … [Read more...] about NEW TO THE NEWS!: Farm and Food File
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Why You Were Not Invited to Davos Once again, my invitation to the big shindig in Davos never arrived. Davos is the posh resort village in the Swiss Alps where some 3,000 global power elites … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Bit & Pieces: January Brain Drain
by Paula Johnson Most of us remember the years some states entered the Union. We learned that Delaware was the first in 1787 and Hawaii was the last in 1959. WRONG! Yes, Delaware was the first in 1787, but Hawaii was not … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: January Brain Drain
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Who is Irving Naxon?by John Mooy Look at this title as a trivia question. Who is Irving Naxon? My guess is you’ve never heard of him. My guess is that you also have a connection to Mr. Naxon. And most likely you have in your home, … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories