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Michigan’s agriculture is the state’s second largest industry contributing an annual $126 billion to the state’s economy. But this year, federal tariffs are negatively impacting farmers and consumers. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Department issued a report detailing export declines. WGVU spoke with MDARD Director, Dr. Tim Boring about the findings and trends.

Nearly a billion dollars has been invested in downtown Grand Rapids construction projects this year, a Michigan Court of Claims judge has declined to block a new wholesale tax on recreation marijuana, and more.

Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is advising waterfowl hunters to safeguard against a statewide bird flu outbreak

Federal tariffs are negatively impacting farmers and conservers according to MDARD, the Kent County Deer Management Coalition has released recommendations for combatting deer overpopulation, and more.

Michigan’s agriculture is the state’s second largest industry contributing an annual $126 billion to the state’s economy. But federal tariffs are negatively impacting farmers and consumers this year

The Christkindl Markt is back at the Downtown Market in Grand Rapids, the Kent County Animal Shelter is experiencing an influx in surrendered pets, MDARD offers pet safety tips for the Holiday weekend, and more.

The tick poses a potential disease risk to all mammals, but the risk to livestock is a major concern. It was detected with the help of Calvin University

Grand Rapids Planning Commission has given the green light to nonprofit New City Neighbors for an urban agricultural training center on the city’s northeast side

Grand Rapids’ New City Neighbors is receiving a grant expanding its urban farming program

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding Michiganders to make sure they keep their pets healthy and safe during this holiday season