At the Taste of Michigan reception during the Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting, Helen McBroom gets a sample treat from dad Ed McBroom, a member of the state policy development committee.
Farmers slam DEQ,endorse MDA's oversight
Michigan Farm Bureau's member delegates agreed Nov. 29 to "support the development of permits to operate and site large animal feeding operations," but only if they are overseen by the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA). Click here for full story.Buying corn seed? Kick the tires
For Michigan growers, buying seed corn is becoming more and more like buying a new car. There are dozens of good makes and models - and enough combinations of add-on options to make your head spin. Click here for full story.Scenes from the 88th Michigan Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Hard work mixed with a little pleasure as Michigan Farm Bureau delegates gathered at the 88th Annual Meeting to make policy. Click here for full story.DEQ sued over CAFO permits
Michigan Farm Bureau, two livestock farms and three other agriculture organizations have sued the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to prevent it from demanding permits from farms that have not discharged manure, silage leachate or other materials into waters of the state. Click here for full story.Young farmers shine at Annual Meeting
Sixteen young farmers vied for top honors in award contests; and 35 competed in the discussion meet at Michigan Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting. The five presented here emerged victorious. Click here for full story.Fighting creature discomfort in a doggedly pet-happy world
Farmers are fighting the battle against anti-farming zealots with the wrong ammunition, according to Dr. Wes Jamison. Click here for full story.GAAMPs hearing set; deadline for comments nears
A public input meeting and review period has been scheduled by the Michigan Commission of Agriculture and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) to gather comments on the 2008 drafts of the state's Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices (GAAMPs). Click here for full story.