LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm requested Monday federal disaster assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for farmers in 55 Michigan counties who are facing vegetable and other frost-sensitive crop losses from several severe spring frosts and freezes. The request was based on a 30 percent or more in loss estimates, calculated locally in each county. “Michigan agriculture is a multibillion dollar, job-creating industry that is critical to Michigan’s economy,” said Granholm in a written statement. “This disaster declaration is a vital first step to ensuring that Michigan farmers have the additional resources they need to overcome these natural disasters.” More
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