2012 Archive
AgriNotes & News 05-11-2012
- Farm Bureau applauds McDonald's commitment to Michigan ag
- Appointments made to Michigan Cherry Committee
- Michigan wheat update
- USDA's 'Karen' answers food safety questions, 24-7
AgriNotes & News 05-04-2012
- New Michigan Agri-Tourism Guide out now
- Michigan Wheat check-off launched May 1
- Michigan Ag Council announces new hire
- Aaaand they're off!
Michigan fruit, vegetable farmers facing dire season
AgriNotes & News 04-27-2012
- Farmers relieved after DOL withdraws youth labor rule
- MFB praises Stabenow, Senate Ag Committee for timely farm bill approval
- YPCS registration deadline extended
Farm Bureau applauds early farm bill draft
AgriNotes & News 04-20-2012
- Piggott takes helm of Michigan Farm Bureau May 1
- Michigan potato growers to vote on program continuation
- Meat, cheese drive slight increase in retail food prices
- Handy media tools for spring planting coverage
AgriNotes & News 04-13-2012
- Michigan agriculture powers through recession unfazed
- Food industry, agriculture counters ‘pink slime’ hysteria
- Forest Service targets $40.6M to purchase, restore lands in Michigan, 14 other states
- Meet America's farmers online, learn where your food comes from
AgriNotes & News 04-05-2012
- Late March cold snap imperils state's tart cherry crop
- Hemlock-killing bug found in Berrien County
- Washing grocery totes decreases food poisoning risk
- Timely spring planning tips for our media friends
AgriNotes & News 03-30-2012
- Congressional efforts moving against proposed youth labor rule
- USDA announces funds to improve water quality in the western Lake Erie basin
- Local farmers talk ag issues with federal lawmakers
- New York Times ‘calling all carnivores’
AgriNotes & News 03-16-2012
- Michigan farmers take issues straight to federal lawmakers
- Congresswoman proposes Great Lakes environmental assurance program
- Michigan Agriculture Day gathering held at Capitol
- Gov. Snyder celebrates agriculture, math together on 3-14
- County Farm Bureaus awarded grants for ag literacy
- Young farmers gain skills, ideas at annual ag conference
- Corned Beef and Cabbage Provide Key Nutrients
AgriNotes & News 03-09-2012
- Wimpy winter a mixed bag for Michigan’s eager farmers
- New ProFILE class begins Michigan Farm Bureau leadership program
- Farm Bureau honors Michigan FFA Star finalists for achievements
- Alcona County teacher named Michigan Farm Bureau's 2012 Educator of the Year
- USDA Launches State Twitter Feeds on Food Recalls
AgriNotes & News 03-02-2012
- Michigan Farmers Approach EPA About Proposed New Regs
- Michigan Communities Recognize National Ag Week
- Application deadline for the 2012 Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship is June 1
- MFB Promotion & Education Department announces new hire
AgriNotes & News 02-24-2012
- Michigan Farm Bureau joins Feeding America to abolish hunger
- Spartan trio earn MFB Marge Karker Scholarships
- Local farmers lobby state lawmakers
- USDA Grants Expand Access for Disabled Farmers
2012 Lansing Legislative Seminar
- Tax reform bills earn Gilbert MFB’s Silver Plow Award
- Daley, Hune earn MFB’s Silver Plow Award for championing MAEAP
- Washtenaw honored for grass-roots lobbying excellence
AgriNotes & News 02-10-2012
- Farm Bureau pleased with Gov.'s proposed 2013 budget
- Michigan's farmers bring their issues to Lansing Feb. 15
- Michigan Wheat Program, MSU Extension offer informational growers' meetings
- MFB announces staff promotions, new hire for information and public relations restructuring
- Weight restrictions pending for state's seasonal roads
AgriNotes & News 02-03-2012
- Michigan farmers welcome feds' move to revisit youth farm labor regs
- Farmers shouldn't shy from futures trading over MF Global
- County Farm Bureau presidents primed for local leadership
- Farm Bureau gears up for Membership Day blitz Feb. 7
AgriNotes & News 01-27-2012
- MFB introduces regional representatives for North, Saginaw Valley
- Farm Bureau urges Congress to reject antibiotic restrictions
- Business Leaders for Michigan embraces ag, 'Natural Resources Economy'
- In review: 2011 Michigan crops
AgriNotes & News 01-20-2012
- Michigan wheat promotion work begins; assessment to start May 1
- Farmers should beware of mail scam offering help to meet truck regulations
- MFB agrees Snyder remains on right track to reforming, growing Michigan
- Extra: 2012 MFB Policy Book is online
Farm Bureau agrees Snyder remains on right track to reforming, growing Michigan
AgriNotes & News 01-10-2012
- Michigan farmers help forge Farm Bureau policy on hot-button issues
- For second year, MFB named one of best state Farm Bureaus in nation
- MFB commends Trever Meachum's appointment to Ag Commission
- Extra: Get full scoop on AFBF annual meeting
