Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
13 storiesThe subject also has continuing links to agricultural industry support, plant health, and Michigan food safety.
Michigan Puts $3 Million Into Farm-Based Sustainable Fuel Study
A three-year partnership will test whether Michigan crops can support sustainable aviation and maritime fuel markets. It will also develop carbon-verification tools and a farmer-owned cooperative, but no plant, production volume, construction schedule or airport agreement has been confirmed.
Michigan Awards Regenerative Agriculture Grants to 14 Farms
Fourteen Michigan farms and agricultural businesses will receive Farm to Family grants for soil-health practices and infrastructure. The awards will help producers store, market and sell food.
Dearborn Schools gets $460,565 grant to serve more Michigan-grown food
Dearborn Public Schools will use the grant and support services to add more Michigan-grown ingredients to more than 3 million meals served each year. The work will also build stronger ties with farmers and regional suppliers.
Michigan lawmakers weigh year-round E15 fuel sales
A bill in the Michigan House could open the door to E15 gasoline at pumps all year by dropping summer vapor pressure limits. If lawmakers approve it, drivers across the state may see new fuel options.
Five Below agrees to $179,500 settlement over pricing violations in Michigan
Five Below will pay $179,500 to Michigan after state investigators found repeated overcharging and missing price tags at stores in Southeast Michigan. The retailer must now implement stricter pricing controls and undergo independent audits.
Michigan awards $2.3 million to boost local food production
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is distributing $2.3 million in grants to help farms and food businesses across the state increase production and create new jobs in local communities.
Michigan Farm Bureau Presses Washington for Clear Support Amid Rising Imports and Policy Shifts
Michigan Farm Bureau President Ben LaCross is urging federal officials to take a clear stand for American farmers, citing policy confusion and growing imports as threats to Michigan agriculture and food security.
Michigan Animal Agriculture Research Faces Uncertain Future Without State Funding
Michigan's $125.8 billion animal agriculture sector relies on the Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture for research and innovation. Farmers and industry leaders say losing this funding would threaten farm profitability and local food supply chains.
Federal Court Blocks New Migrant Wage Rule for Michigan Farms
A federal judge has invalidated the Department of Labor's updated wage formula for H-2A migrant farm workers, leaving Michigan growers facing renewed uncertainty over pay rates and possible retroactive costs as the 2026 season begins
Michigan Awards 2 Million Dollars for Local Food and Farm Expansion
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is distributing 2.3 million dollars in grants to 28 organizations to expand food production, create jobs and improve access to local foods across the state
Michigan Craft Beverage Council opens 2027 grant applications for research and education
The Michigan Craft Beverage Council is now accepting proposals for its 2027 research and education grants, offering up to $40,000 for research and $5,000 for education projects that support Michigan's craft beverage industry. Applications close October 9, 2026.
MSU Releases Wasps Across Michigan to Control Invasive Lily Beetles
Michigan State University has released over 4,400 parasitoid wasps statewide to target the destructive scarlet lily beetle, aiming for long-term pest control without pesticides. Residents may see new research plots and volunteer-planted lilies in local gardens.
Michigan Family Farms Shrink as More Land Enters Preservation Programs
Michigan is seeing a steady decline in family-owned farms, but more farmland is being protected through conservation programs as land values rise and development pressures increase, especially in northern regions.