Excessive rainfall in Michigan may affect nutrients in soil amid fertilizer price increases

Excessive rainfall in Michigan may affect nutrients in soil amid fertilizer price increases
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes  Michigan's supply of nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers has taken a hit from shipping disruptions caused by the U.S. war with Iran. High prices and historic flooding are causing problems for the state's corn and soybean farmers.
By Anna Barnes  Michigan's supply of nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers has taken a hit from shipping disruptions caused by the U.S. war with Iran. High prices and historic flooding are causing problems for the state's corn and soybean farmers.
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‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season

‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  
By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  
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‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season

More Michigan schools move toward EV buses

More Michigan schools move toward EV buses
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan is accelerating its transition to electric school buses, with dozens of districts adding new vehicles through a state-funded program aimed at replacing older diesel fleets.
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DEC identifies red substance that spilled into Genesee River in downtown Rochester

DEC identifies red substance that spilled into Genesee River in downtown Rochester
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed Friday that a red substance spotted Thursday in the Genesee River in Rochester was diesel fuel. Read the full story by […]
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed Friday that a red substance spotted Thursday in the Genesee River in Rochester was diesel fuel. Read the full story by […]
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Historic ships in Michigan: What to know about freighters, naval vessels you can visit

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Four historic “tall ship” sailing vessels known as schooners are visiting Detroit this weekend, providing visitors a chance to see and feel how the world traveled two centuries ago, plus other places […]

Four historic “tall ship” sailing vessels known as schooners are visiting Detroit this weekend, providing visitors a chance to see and feel how the world traveled two centuries ago, plus other places […]

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