The state’s regulators are weighing the environmental consequences of an expected expansion of marijuana production.
Agriculture
Thank changing climate for bigger Midwest maize yields
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A warming climate has contributed to higher maize yields in Michigan and other Corn Belt states, a new study has found.
Agriculture
Millennials pine for real trees
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Michigan produces the third most Christmas trees in the nation and no state grows more varieties, according to tree experts.
Land
Michigan cherry growers happy to see new tariff on Turkish cherries
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Embattled Michigan cherry growers got a win last month when the president revoked Turkey’s duty-free status for cherry juice. But while the move keeps Turkey from getting free access to the U.S. market, growers say the tariff is not big enough to keep away imports that harm prices.
Agriculture
Local and environment officials object to farm rules change
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An annual update to Michigan state agriculture practices could allow for farms to be built anywhere, critics say. But supporters of the update say that is untrue and that the proposal simplifies building procedures for many existing farms and that could lead to more agricultural business.
clean energy
Farming photons doesn’t qualify for land preservation tax incentive
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But solar companies are leasing more land anyway as solar becomes more profitable and equipment costs decline.
Agriculture
Two new plants needed to process $1.6 billion in Michigan milk
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Michigan farmers, now among the top dairy producers in the nation, are suffering from the state’s lack of capacity to process milk. New plants are in the works for Greenville and St. Johns. We talk to a Westphalia farmer, Michigan Milk Producers, Farm Bureau and Department of Agriculture & Rural Development
Art
Longtime conservationist follows Whitman’s recipe for successful life
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“The secret of making the best person is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.”
conservation
Land conservancies protect natural areas across Michigan
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The 26 land conservancies spread out in every region of the state protect natural land from development and give residents an escape into nature.
Land
Amateur rockhound eyes yooperlite career potential
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Michigan native Erik Rintamaki discovered a glowing rock on the shores of Lake Superior – and a new career path.