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Michigan’s annual grape wine production ranks around tenth in the nation.
the quality and quantity of this year’s wine is very good.
State officials recently visited China to explore more business cooperation, including the exporting of wine.
Michigan Highway Hazard Recovery is contracted to clean up deer and other animal roadkill in several counties across the state of Michigan. Oakland County pays about $20,000 a year on deer cleanup.
Michigan’s chestnut growers are facing the same problems other fruit growers confront this year.
The early surge of temperatures in March and the inevitable cold weather in April and May curtailed nut production, just as it did for apples and cherries.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says dogs produce 10 million tons of feces annually.
When it isn’t picked up, it can pollute waterways and threaten public health.
The chair of Michigan’s Waterways Commission has a plan to generate new revenue for inland and Great Lakes harbors — require state registrations for non-motorized watercraft.
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has a lunched an online system that enables consumers to easily access inspection results from more than 19,000 groceries and other retail food establishments. MiSafe gives consumers access to inspection results for grocery and convenience stores, including violations since September 2011.
To many archaeologists and other experts, Michigan holds a wealth of evidence about the past and remains an important player in providing insights to the past.
For example, new developments in the archaeological world include research on ancient farming practices in Michigan and elsewhere in the region.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will spend $2.35 million on a dam management program in 2013, the first time the department has been granted money by the Legislature to address problems of aging dams.
Tom Nugent, director of field operations for Michigan Farm Bureau, said its Young Farmers program, started in 1935, is designed to give beginners a solid foundation for a future in farming. Nugent said the program offers benefits and resources young farmers need to create a business plan and take steps to owning their own farm.
Despite recent rains, the 2012 drought – the most destructive in 50 years – has driven many Michigan dairy farmers into “survival mode”.
The dry weather reduced crop yields, tightening the feed supply.