The author, Willard Robinson, at left in his Navy uniform, and today. -NJIT magazine Marcellus Memories #16by Willard Robinson, MHS Class of ‘49 I think of June as Bluegill Frolic month because it started out after WW ll to … [Read more...] about Marcellus Memories #16
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From Craft to Art: The Art of Lourdes S. Guerrero
Marcellus, MI—Patch & Remington Gallery continues to exhibit the varied artwork of Lourdes S. Guerrero through July 28, with a reception taking place July 5, 5:00-8:00 pm. The gallery is located at 115 E. Main St., Marcellus, MI, 49067 … [Read more...] about From Craft to Art: The Art of Lourdes S. Guerrero
MDARD Director Boring Issues Fair Recommendations, Amends Emergency Order in Response to HPAI
Lansing, MI –Michigan Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Tim Boring announced recently an amendment to the director’s Determination of Extraordinary Emergency, HPAI Risk Reduction Response Order (HRRRO) as part of the … [Read more...] about MDARD Director Boring Issues Fair Recommendations, Amends Emergency Order in Response to HPAI
Cass County Planning Commission seeking input for Master Plan
CASS COUNTY, Mich. — The Cass County Planning Commission is seeking the public’s help as they develop a new master plan to guide the future of Cass County. Upon completion, the Cass County Master Plan will define a unified vision … [Read more...] about Cass County Planning Commission seeking input for Master Plan
The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Sundays in the Summertimeby John Mooy It was like clockwork on Sunday mornings. Harley Moorlag would drive his wife Evilo into town, drop her off at church and then drive to our house where my dad was sitting on the front porch … [Read more...] about The True Book of Mostly Unrelated Stories
Bit & Pieces: Buffalo Bill Cody
William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody , 1846 – 1917, American soldier, bison hunter, and showman by Paula Johnson Most people of fame never knew how famous they were to become. In the TV show about Bat Masterson, the … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: Buffalo Bill Cody
EarthTalk®
From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some innovative ways companies are accessing renewable energy nowadays? -- Peter V., Milwaukee, WI With energy … [Read more...] about EarthTalk®
Farm and Food File
by Alan Guebertfarmandfoodfile.com The Fourth of July that saved the nation As an end-of-the-road farm boy growing up deep in southern Illinois, the Fourth of July was more of a shadetree holiday from the alfalfa field than a noisy … [Read more...] about Farm and Food File
Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
by Jim Hightowerjimhightower.com Why Louisiana’s Kids Won’t Listen to Their Pious Governor For us Texans, there’s nothing new about Bible-thumping politicians bedevilling us with the foolishness of their dogmatic Christian piety. … [Read more...] about Jim Hightower: America’s #1 Populist
June 2024 Hogs and Pigs
Michigan's total hog and pig inventory on June 1 was estimated at 1.20 million head, down 40,000 head from a year ago, … [Read more...] about June 2024 Hogs and Pigs
Michigan Acreage Summary
Michigan farmers planted fewer corn acres and more soybean acres in 2024 than they did in 2023, according to Marlo D. Johnson,Director, USDA NASS, Great Lakes Regional Office. Cold and unusually … [Read more...] about Michigan Acreage Summary
USDA to gather farm conservation data to learn trends and improve programs and services
East Lansing, MI – June 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service(NASS), in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is reaching out to … [Read more...] about USDA to gather farm conservation data to learn trends and improve programs and services