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Farm and Food File: -30-
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Journalism has many traditions. One of the oldest is adding “-30-” after the last paragraph of a just-completed story to alert the editor of “the end.” Old-timers say it was adopted from the Western Union’s shorthand for “End of message.” Whatever its origin, -30- is a fitting send-off to my 33 […]
Bits & Pieces: Fruits & Vegetables
by Paula Johnson Do you prefer fruits to vegetables or the other way around? Some people don’t like vegetables at all. I think it is because they believe vegetables contain a nutrient, and they think of their sweetness but haven’t learned of the nutrition within a fruit, yet. Carrots used to be white, […]
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The failure to learn history’s simple lessons by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com Long before it became a cliché, there were many heroes who never wore capes. I met one: the rail-thin, then-86-year-old Theodore W. Schultz, in his sun-filled, University of Chicago office on a cold, January day in 1989, a decade after he had been awarded […]
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
Culture War Stupidity Plunges Into Absurdity by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Right-wing culture warriors have been relentlessly attacking people’s personal liberties – running hellish crusades to deny our freedom to vote, to read what we want, to form labor unions, to make our own reproductive decisions… etc. Now, apparently having run out of freedoms to ban, here […]
MDHHS recognizes Older Americans Month this May
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) joinsthe federal Administration for Community Living in observing May nationally and in Michigan as Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize and honor older adults and their influence and impact. This year’s theme, “Powered by Connection,” emphasizes the profound impact ofmeaningful interactions and social connections on the well-being and health of older adults in our communities. More than 25% of Michigan’s population is age 60 or older. Michigan will continue to seeincreases in this population for the […]
Undersheriff Roach graduates from Northwestern University Center for Public Safety
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Undersheriff Clinton Roach from the School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC) at Northwestern University. Undersheriff Clinton Roach has successfully completed the (22) week Staff and Command program held in Evanston, Illinois from June 5 – November 12, 2023. This program, which […]
MDARD Director Tim Boring Signs ‘HPAI Risk Reduction Response Order’ Determination of Extraordinary Animal Health Emergency in Response to the Ongoing HPAI Outbreak in Michigan
At this time, the public health risk associated with HPAI remains low LANSING, Mich. – On May 1, 2024, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Dr. Tim Boring signed a “Determination of Extraordinary Emergency, “HPAI Risk Reduction Response Order,” to further protect Michigan’s poultry and livestock industries from the ongoing threat of Highly Pathogenic Avian […]
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: We used to hear a lot about algae’s potential as a renewable source of biofuels. Is it still being cultivated and processed accordingly? – P.K., Richmond, VA In recent years, algae has emerged as a potential renewable and less pollutive energy resource. Some species have high […]
Keeping bicyclists safe on our roadways the focus of National Bicycle Safety Month
In 2022, 36 bicyclists were killed and 1,030 injured on Michigan roads As warmer weather returns across the region, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) is working to educatethe public and raise awareness about the ongoing issue of bicycle-related injuries and fatalities on our roadways. May is National Bicycle Safety Month. It’s an important time of year to spread the message of safety as Michigan enters thebusy spring season when more drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians will be out enjoying the outdoors. Crash data shows an alarming rise in the number of bicyclist-related fatalities on Michigan […]
Michigan March Agricultural Prices
Prices received by Michigan farmers for the full month of March 2024 are listed in the table below. Some Michigan highlights were March corn, at $4.33 per bushel, increased $0.16 from February but decreased $1.83 from lastyear; March soybeans, at $12.20 per bushel, decreased $0.10 from last month and decreased $3.30 from last year; March milk, at $21.30 per cwt., increased $0.80 from last month and increased $0.70 from last year. Nationally, the March Prices Received Index 2011 Base (Agricultural Production), at 122.3, increased 1.5 percent from Februarybut decreased 4.8 percent from March 2023. At 100.1, the Crop Production Index was down 1.2 percent from last month and 16 percent from the previous year. The Livestock Production Index, at 144.6, increased 2.3 percent from February, […]
Didymo cells found in section of the Au Sable River in Oscoda Co.
Magnification of a didymo cell, (bottom right) evident by its “coke bottle” shape, from a Parmalee Canoe Launch access site sample.Photo courtesy of Michigan Trout Unlimited Anglers and paddlers urged to decontaminate waders, watercraft and gear Didymo cells have been found in algae samples taken from submerged rocks and debris at two boating access sites […]
