‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season

‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season
Great Lakes Echo

By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

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Heirloom seed fundraiser launched by Bruce Botanical Food Gardens

Heirloom seed fundraiser launched by Bruce Botanical Food Gardens
The Lucknow Sentinel
As spring approaches, the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) is excited to launch a meaningful and delicious fundraiser rooted in history, education, and community connection: the Sultan’s Crescent Green Pole Bean Seed Fundraiser. This special heirloom bean is more than just a garden staple; it carries a story of resilience
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Michigan farmers face bankruptcies, other financial challenges

Michigan farmers face bankruptcies, other financial challenges
Great Lakes Echo

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

Bankruptcies of Michigan farmers are troubling despite a dip in their Chapter 12 filings last year. Major reasons are higher expenses for inputs such as fertilizer coupled with flat commodity prices.

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Tragic news about school shooting puts Trump’s attempt to steal our bridge into perspective

Tragic news about school shooting puts Trump’s attempt to steal our bridge into perspective
The Kincardine Independent
(By Pauline Kerr) A quick glance at national and international headlines earlier this week was not for the faint of heart. To read the entire article online, click here to … Continue reading Tragic news about school shooting puts Trump’s attempt to steal our bridge into perspective →
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Why Michigan’s rural residents are reluctant to drive electric vehicles

Why Michigan’s rural residents are reluctant to drive electric vehicles
Great Lakes Echo

By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov

New U-M survey finds only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car. Researchers attribute much of that reluctance to misinformation about the availability of public chargers and the cost of EVs and replacement batteries. The Whitmer administration

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Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?

Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
Great Lakes Echo

By Justin Fox Clausen

Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one.

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London weather: Is the worst of winter almost behind us?

London weather: Is the worst of winter almost behind us?
The London Free Press
If you squint hard enough, you can see it off on the horizon: The return of above-zero temperatures in London. Environment Canada’s forecast is calling for the mercury to finally move above the freezing mark by Tuesday, when a relatively balmy 1 C is expected – which would end a
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