The yellow perch has been declining for decades in Saginaw Bay as a result of a rapid growth of walleyes. Local commerical fisheries say that has caused struggles for their business.

Ionia County's Herbruck Poultry Ranch laying off 400 employees in response to the spread of avian flu.

The National Cherry Festival wraps up this weekend in Traverse City, but the cherry harvest has just begun.

The USDA is in the midst of vaccine trials for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Results can be expected by the end of August.

The Park and Recreation Department has introduced the city's first community garden.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new program today aimed at reducing agricultural runoff responsible for large cyanobacterial blooms, like the annual bloom on Lake Erie.

Midwest dairy farmers are developing a plan for revitalizing their industry ahead of the next federal farm bill.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced its creating six new urban county committees in five states.The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working toward transforming the country’s food system. With a mission to strengthen the food supply chain, it includes an urban component. And that, says U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, makes the system more competitive and resilient.

State lawmakers will spend time Wednesday discussing resolutions asking for the federal government’s help to ease soaring fertilizer prices.

Charlotte Public Schools is opening a new Agricultural Learning Center with classrooms providing hands-on teaching about farming and horticultural industries.