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Michigan farmers face bankruptcies, other financial challenges
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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A Reminder About The Food We Eat: “Every Seed We Place In The Earth Is An Act Of Trust”
It’s been interesting to be part of an all-inclusive tour of the Caribbean during one of the coldest weather snaps in recent memory. High winds and rough seas prevented us from visiting each originally planned destination. Since travelers were required to stay on the ship instead of touring cultural sites, … [continued]
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Back To Nature: A Post-Hurricane Visit To Jamaica
“The road is pocked from the hurricane,” the driver says, “so don’t blame me for the bumps.” Claeon laughs with us, then continues. “I don’t know why they don’t fix it.” As we leave the port, I see a warehouse next to the dock with a collapsed roof. It’s filled … [continued]
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With homeless shelter set to open, some nearby businesses beef up security
“We don’t know what to expect, so I guess it’s plan for the worst, hope for the best.”
With the right management, livestock on pasture will build soil health
Adaptive grazing will increase water-holding capacity, species, and carbon sequestration