The highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in cattle on a dairy farm in Montcalm County after the animals came in contact with infected cattle from Texas, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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‘Green burials’ catch on in Michigan. Cemetery controversy follows
Americans are growing more interested in green burial, which eschews embalming and non-biodegradable caskets in favor of natural decomposition. But in west Michigan, controversy over a proposed green cemetery pits neighbor-against-neighbor.
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Fruit trees are budding, Michigan farmers are worried about crops freezing
An unseasonably warm winter, coupled with cold temperatures and heavy precipitation during the spring, are a dangerous combination for fruit farmers. Some have started to take measures to prevent crops from freezing.
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Groups sue Michigan wildlife regulators over shorter coyote hunting season
State wildlife officials shortened the season by three months to keep hunters from orphaning pups in the den. But two hunting and trapping advocacy groups argue that decision was illegal.
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Michigan updates fishing regulations for 2024 season. What you need to know
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has updated its fishing regulations for this season. Here is everything you need to know about the new regulations, which went into effect Monday.
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Nessel calls DTE's latest request to raise electric rates 'frankly, absurd'
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a notice of intervention with the Michigan Public Service Commission in DTE’s latest attempt to increase rates.
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For Michigan farmers, danger is another part of the job
In 2021, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting accounted for 16% of the state’s workplace fatalities by industry, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Solar Eclipse 2024: The only Michigan town that is in the path of totality
A total solar eclipse will occur on April 8 and officials in Monroe County are working together to prepare for the mass of people traveling south to Luna Pier or Toledo to see it.
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Nuclear plant restart plan stirs hope, reunions in small Michigan town
The Palisades Nuclear Plant in Covert Township could be the first shuttered nuclear facility to reopen in the U.S.
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Nuclear power plant in Michigan awarded $1.5B for nation's first restart
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm touted the southwest Michigan plant as a key part of America’s energy future. Opponents questioned the safety of the 53-year-old facility.