Land
Farmers confront too much milk, low prices
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Dairy farmers who produce Michigan’s top agricultural commodity — milk — are still being slammed by low prices and overproduction.
Capital News Service
Chinese ban forces improvements in recycling
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Michigan recycling programs are adjusting to China’s new ban on imported waste materials.
Wildlife
Fishery managers excited by lake trout’s not-so-picky palate
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Researchers say lake trout have flexible diets–calming fears that the resurgent species is competing with salmon for the dwindling supply of alewife in the Great Lakes.
Land
After GMO resistance, gene-editing technology is the next new thing
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The director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development bemoans a lack of science in public decision making, including what she calls unwarranted opposition to genetically modified foods, a consumer push for cage-free eggs and skepticism about new ag technologies.
Agriculture
Wineries rise in Michigan but more grapes needed
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Michigan’s wine industry continues to grow with number of approved wineries rising from 55 to 138 in the past 10 years, including new ones in Charlevoix, Onsted, Hastings, Baroda and Metro Detroit. An inadequate supply of Michigan-grown grapes, rather than possible oversaturation of the market, might be the major concern for the industry.
Fungi
Could Great Lakes fungi and Cheerios lead to cancer cure?
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Scientists knew very little about fungus in the Great Lakes until this research.
Capital News Service
Michigan cranks up testing deer for chronic wasting disease
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The Michigan DNR has been ramping up its testing of deer for chronic wasting disease, including new testing efforts in Montcalm, Mecosta and Kent counties.
Capital News Service
Push on to improve conservation education
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Public schools don’t focus enough attention on teaching about conservation as part of the science curricula, a DNR expert and Michigan United Conservation Clubs say.
Echo
“Alexis Rockman: The Great Lakes Cycle” debuts in Grand Rapids
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The major exhibition explores the past, present and future of the Great Lakes and is on view at the Grand Rapids Art Museum through Apr. 29.
Recreation
Wildlife cooperatives boost conservation and habitat
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Wildlife cooperatives are bringing landowners together to improve habitat and other land conservation efforts.