Without MDA, floriculture inspections arenít done, and the industry dies from lack of ability to sell.
Don't make huge mistake with MDA, Farm Bureau warns
Merging the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) with other state agencies, by executive order or other action, would do little to help solve the state's budget deficit and, in general, would be a huge mistake for Michigan's struggling economy. Click here for full story.Bin-buster corn crop proves farm efficiency
American farmers are yet again poised to harvest near-record corn soybean crops. Farmers also are likely this fall to establish a new record for the amount of corn produced per acre of land. Click here for full story.Why MFB is against MDA consolidation
Among other reasons, MFB opposes any attempt to dilute the effectiveness of the MDA by merging it with any other government agency or department. Click here for full story.Enforcement pressure is on; safety solves the problem
When September rolls around, farmers are reminded of two things: Football and advice about harvest safety. So if you're tempted to disregard the safety discussion this year because youíve heard it all before, stand on your bleacher seat and look at things differently. Click here for full story.Coalition asks EPA to regulate greenhouse gases from farms
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and a coalition of environmental and public health organizations filed a legal petition in late September with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking to regulate air pollution from "factory farms." Click here for full story.