U.S. Federal Attorney

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) declares August “Tree Check Month.”

The millions of dollars in grant money come from 2021 bi-partisan infrastructure law and will be distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

26 cattle herds have been found infected in Michigan, and farmers dealing with the virus are also seeing lower milk production. The USDA will be providing additional cushion for these farmers.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s SUN Bucks doles out $40 per month over the summer for each eligible child. This is the first year for the program, and it's expected to reach about 21 million kids. Yet 13 states, including Oklahoma and Iowa, turned down the funding.

Michigan leads the nation in bird flu cases in dairy herds and people as health experts caution that the virus may be more widespread than official reports.

Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service are promoting a federal initiative that is steering $32 million in urban forestry grants to Michigan.

Data from the U.S Department of Agriculture shows that food deserts in Michigan are decreasing, but Feeding America shows food insecurity is still a high factor. In the northeastern part of the state, the issue is even more present.

Herbruck’s Poultry Ranch in Ionia County let go of 400 employees and contractors as millions of birds in the state are affected with the highly pathogenic virus.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service recently announced it is discontinuing a few market surveys due to budget cuts. Some lawmakers and industry groups have expressed concern and want the decision to be reversed.

The flu has been found in cows for the first time, but most cattle seem to be showing only mild symptoms and recovering from the illness. Officials say the pasteurization process means milk remains safe.