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After more than 30 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
Tag Archives: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Conservation reserve: competitive signup for smaller program
By Howard Meyerson Grand Rapids, Mich - U.S. farmers have been advised that the 2016 Conservation Reserve Program general sign-up that ended February 26 will be extremely competitive this time around. Congress capped the program at 24 million acres when … Continue reading
Wanted: State’s Feral Swine
By Howard Meyerson GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Federal wildlife officials are ramping up efforts to locate, test, and kill feral swine in Michigan. Hunters and private landowners also are being encouraged to participate in the $20 million, U.S. Department of … Continue reading
Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary: America’s one and only
By Howard Meyerson WHITE CLOUD, MI — April showers normally bring May flowers, but this year’s weather hardly has been normal. Lingering winter conditions and the late onset of spring delayed the usual early-season blooms at Loda Lake National Wildflower … Continue reading