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For the week of Thursday, Sept. 18
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Michigan legislature updates
2025 House Bill 4793: Introduced by Rep. Mike Hoadley (R-99) on Aug. 21, 2025
Land values and cash rents
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual look at farmland values and cash rents was released. USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer says cash rents are showing flat value changes year-over-year while farmer’s assessed value of their agricultural real estate increase by 4.3 percent.
Poultry feed has global potential for U.S. sorghum
The United States produces a lot of sorghum and is a leading exporter in global markets but opportunities to expand those markets would help U.S. farmers.
Getting the wood out
Loggers and logging are essential to the success of our society and forest environments. Yet, like many occupations, most people are unaware of the scope of the job and the people who do the work. Modern logging requires an amazing mix of skills and involves a high degree of financial risk.
Michigan Works! Region 7B hosting information sessions
Michigan Works! Region 7B is helping local employers prepare for the 2025 Going PRO Talent Fund application period, which opens October 1, by hosting two upcoming information sessions.
Energy company warns customers of fraudulent demands for payment
Consumers Energy is alerting Michiganders to be on the lookout of scammers who last week were contacting people and demanding immediate payment with a bogus threat that their service will be shut off.
Art Center announces acrylic painting class, fall choir rehearsals
The Northeast Michigan Arts Council is offering an adult acrylic painting class from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Northeast Art Center, located at 3233 Grove Street Road in Standish.
Lady Panthers outswim Owls
Standish-Sterling Central Lady Panthers swam against Oscoda Sept. 9. The ladies walked away with a 91-73 victory.
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For the week of Thursday, September 11