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1999 Archive
- USDA approves irradiation of meat
- Two deer outside of the TB-quarantined area considered highly suspect
- Kyoto Treaty puts Michigan farmers at a global disadvantage
- Seminars offered on farm risk and financial management
- Abraham's agricultural agenda garners broad-based support from Farm Bureau members
- Mid-Michigan area farmers add value by marketing soy meal and oil
- Biotech seeds bring on new ballgame for farmers
- Bill passes to strengthen Michigan's Right-to-Farm Act
- Farmers from across the state teach agriculture to children
- Michigan Farm Bureau honors Bob Driscoll with Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award
- Laurie honored as 1999 Dairy Farmer of the Year and earns honorary doctorate from MSU
- Elton R. Smith fund established to educate public about agriculture
- Farmers hear live report from WTO talks
- Michigan Farm Bureau awards four top young farmers
- Congressman, farmers say EPA irresponsible on Food Quality Protection Act implementation
- Farm Bureau members call for additional protection from failing grain dealers
- Farmers learn more about right-to-farm act and bill to strengthen it
- Harvard study shows new food regulations bad for public health
- Video conferencing allows Michigan farmers firsthand insight to WTO negotiations
- Study tour of Brazil, Chile to offer farmers look at world agricultural trade
- Farm Bureau and secretary of state work to reinstate Minor Restricted Licenses for farm workers
- Workshop to discuss Biotechnology Under Attack
- Michigan apple producers applaud Chinese apple juice concentrate ruling
- Educational session highlights Michigan's Right-to-Farm Act
- Scholarships available to MSU students
- Railcar shortage backs up grain in fields, at elevators
- Another cattle herd tests positive for TB
- Bill to strength Michigan's Right-to-Farm Act expected on the House floor after Thanksgiving recess
- Michigan Farm Bureau prepares to host 80th annual meeting
- Family farmers want right to farm protected
- Study proves shared feed is a source for TB transmission
- County Farm Bureaus cite national farm policy, farmland preservation and road funding as top concerns
- Select Michigan program highlights Michigan-grown and -processed foods
- Bill to strengthen right-to-farm act moving to the House floor
- Administrators join youth at National FFA Convention
- Family farmers want right to farm protected
- Right-to-farm report showcases strong, successful partnership for monitoring state's livestock operations
- Give Michigan's family farms the right to farm
- New hunting regulations aim to downsize Michigan's deer herd
- Michigan Senate approves bill to cut property tax to address farm economy
- 1999 FFA collector tractor debuts at Quality Stores
- Farmers call for passage of H.B. 4777
- Michigan producers rally behind House Bill 4777
- Senate passes bill to remove Sect. 4 of Right-to-Farm Act
- Dairy pricing system on hold
- House Bill 4777 - the Job Creation and Regulatory Responsibility Act of 1999
- State finalists selected in Michigan Farm Bureau Young Farmer contests
- Ford dealers support Michigan FFA members with $25,000 donation
- Senators promise action for agriculture
- Michigan dry bean producers say yes to check-off
- Legislators say state is willing to back drive for local farmland preservation programs
- Struggling farm economy does not reflect grocery store prices
- Farmland preservation tour showcases program that pleases both developers and farmers
- Coalition to stop US-31 rural bypass launches yard sign campaign and new web site
- Farmers have markets for corn shut out of Europe
- Where should Michigan spend its road money?
- National Farm Safety and Health Week reminds farmers, motorists to take caution during harvest season
- Farmland preservation tour participants learn how Maryland is growing smartly
- Michigan Farm Bureau disappointed in NRC's new deer feeding regulations
- Feeder cattle from quarantined area are TB-tested
- Lawmakers, farmers and planning officials to tour three states to learn about farmland preservation programs
- Southern Michigan counties suffer through drought
- Michigan farmers harvest record wheat crop
- Producers speak out about farm crisis
- Young farmers no longer eligible for restricted licenses
- Apple growers start harvest early, expect excellent crop
- Farmers need emergency assistance to ride out low prices
- Why not use our oversupply of corn for fuel?
- MAC building two massive bins
- Scholarships available to MSU students
- Coalition asks for explanation from Gov. Engler and MDOT director
- Legislators, media to hear from producers at four meetings across the state
- Loan rate on soybeans encourages production
- Conservation Reserve Program provides guaranteed income for farmers
- NRC proposes deer feeding regulations
- Dry bean farmers banding together to market pods for more profit
- Senate approves $7.4 billion in emergency farm assistance
- Michigan Farm Bureau launches new web site
- New bill promises protection for Michigan agriculture from over-regulation by local governments
- Michigan farmers want fair access to Canadian market
- Trade Commission ready to impose duties on Chinese apple juice concentrate
- Dairy industry leaders ask to postpone vote on order reform
- Coalition formed in opposition to US-31 bypass
- Clean Sweep program allows for disposal of unwanted pesticides
- USDA grants Michigan zone status
- Michigan producers travel to D.C. to garner increased support for FQPA corrective legislation
- Farming woes stretch beyond the farm gate
- Stonemans to recoup legal fees from landmark right-to-farm lawsuit
- Farm Bureau leaders bring aid proposal to the Hill
- Dingell, Farm Bureau to host U.S.-Canadian trade meeting
- Good news/bad news
- Farmers anticipate high crop yields
- New plan addresses potential consumer concerns about genetically modified foods
- Farm Bureau annual county meetings provide forum for members to discuss policy
- Farm Bureau unveils AgRecovery Action Plan to assist farmers during economic downturn
- Farm Bureau forms special US-31 strategy task force
- Deer baiting banned in Northeast Michigan
- Ag Expo '99 has good attendance
- Transfer of funds may free up loan dollars for farmers
- DNR seeks input from interest groups concerning deer feeding criteria in U.P.
- August vote will determine the future of dry bean assessment
- Multi-state farmland preservation tour set for Sept. 9-13
- Michigan Farm Bureau joins campaign to stop proposed US-31 bypass
- Michigan farmers express international trade concerns
- Michigan Farmland and Community Alliance formed to help preserve farmland and viability of agriculture
- Farm show showcases latest equipment and techniques
- New York court decision mirrors Michigan's right-to-farm ruling
- Soybean growers urge government to buy surplus beans for developing countries
- Farm Bureau seeks outstanding young farmers for awards competition
- Established price for peaches about half what it should be
- Ottawa County farmers organize opposition to US-31 bypass
- Senate clears the way for statewide deer feeding ban
- Apple producers file petition to stop alleged juice dumping by China
- Hog prices starting to rebound after 18 months of decline
- Federal agriculture trade official discusses farm economy with Michigan producers
- Court says EPA overstepped its regulatory authority
- Informational meeting will bring new milk marketing orders down to the farm
- Senate committee proposes limiting deer feeding legislation to three years
- Informational meeting will bring new milk marketing orders down to the farm
- Senate committee proposes limiting deer feeding legislation to three years
- Deer feeding legislation passes the House
- Automaker helps spur growing support for cleaner-burning ethanol
- $90,000 grant helps potato producers move forward in providing a year-round, consistent supply
- Michigan red tart cherry growers will get refund
- Water quality trading - one piece of the watershed puzzle
- Cuba An agricultural market waiting
- Ethanol drawing increased interest
- Michigan turkey producers forming their own processing plant
- Packerland Packing commits to Michigan
- Reform of H-2A program needed to address labor shortage
- Farm Bureau calls on Congress for supplemental funding
- Pesticide elimination would lead to more imported food
- Following $5 million
- Support for statewide feeding ban gains momentum
- New methods could help secure migrant workers
- Feeding ban supported by biologists
- Biotechnology is here today, offering promises for tomorrow
- Senators hear farmers' concerns about preservation of Michigan's agricultural industry
- USDA gives $138,000 for Michigan ag programs
- China opens its doors to more U.S. ag products
- Signatures support Michigan wheat check-off
- Hog check-off program under fire
- Michigan farmers form alfalfa-processing cooperative
- Irradiation offers additional safeguard for consumers
- Statewide deer feeding ban to be debated in the House
- New way of pricing milk will have little impact on Michigan
- Consumers paying more for food and farmers getting less
- NRC places five-gallon limit on deer baiting
- State offering testing reimbursement for TB-quarantined area
- California decision could make or break ethanol
- Farm Bureau sponsoring Texas trip to develop a better method for hiring migrant workers
- Farmers should not be singled out for self-employment tax on rent
- Michigan legislators seeking federal TB research grant money
- Court ruling strikes down deer-feeding ban in TB-quarantined area
- New bill standardizes weight limits and county access for agricultural trucks
- Michigan farmers and planning officials learn about farmland preservation during three-state tour
- Small hive beetle posing new threat for honey bee colonies
- TB found in North Dakota dairy herd
- Senate approves $9.6 million bill for TB eradication
- New study supports Farm Bureau push for repealing estate taxes
- Score one for U.S. producers in trade dispute with Canada
- Michigan senators ponder federal budget surplus options
- Dave Camp earns national award for commitment to ag
- Trade, tax reform crucial to improving Michigan farm economy
- Michigan setting aside more environmentally sensitive land
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