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2001 Archive
- Lack of Senate-approved farm bill this year poses setback for Michigan agriculture
- FFA Collector Tractor promotion not affected by Quality Stores Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Michigan fruit, vegetable growers at risk of losing long-standing safe, effective pesticides
- 2001 Year in review
- Michigan House endorses zero-interest loan program for weather-related crop losses
- Weather-related crop losses take toll on Michigan farmers
- Senators should follow example of U.S. representatives and pass Trade Promotion Authority for president
- Farm Bureau urges cooperation for proposed TB zones
- Membership drive for Great Lakes Pork Cooperative begins
- Agriculture Pollution Prevention Act will benefit farmers in several ways, Michigan Farm Bureau says
- Michigan Farm Bureau to vote on crucial ag policies at 82nd Annual Meeting, Nov. 27-30 near Traverse City
- FFA Collector Tractor will be home for the holidays
- AFBF to release 2001 average national cost to prepare traditional Thanksgiving Day meal for 10
- Michigan Farm Bureau to vote on crucial ag policies at 82nd Annual Meeting, Nov. 27-30 near Traverse City
- FFA Collector Tractor will be home for the holidays
- AFBF to release 2001 average national cost to prepare traditional Thanksgiving Day meal for 10
- Environmental permits for livestock farms, ag economy focus of Farm Bureau educational workshops
- Farm Bureau, cattle spokesmen urge Michigan Agriculture Commission to oppose deer baiting
- Michigan to spruce up U.S. Capitol lawn with holiday 'Tree of Hope' from Ottawa National Forest
- Farmers tell state lawmakers how wildlife feast on crops, take bites out of income - even with controls
- Three MSU students win top awards at National FFA Convention
- Farm bill, deer baiting, environmental permits for livestock farms to headline policy debate at MFB annual meeting
- Michigan Farm Bureau looks forward to working with new state veterinarian on TB, other livestock issues
- Courts order two West Michigan fruit co-ops to pay apple growers on past-due contracts negotiated by MACMA
- Referendum set for state deer, elk marketing program
- Bill would allow high-density development in pilot townships if developers agreed to protect farmland
- Michigan Farmland and Community Alliance adds board members representing real estate, land conservancy, planning
- MFB, Michigan apple industry explore ways to enter Mexican apple market
- U.S. House farm bill - the greenest farm bill ever
- Michigan dry bean farmers wrestling with smallest crop since 1936, lowest production on record
- Features of House-passed farm bill should be maintained in Senate, Michigan Farm Bureau says
- Michigan Farm Bureau president takes deer baiting/TB concerns to governor, Natural Resources Commission
- Beginning 2002, livestock not tested will be 'sent home' or only sold for slaughter
- Free MAEAP educational sessions to be held statewide
- Safe driving urged this fall to prevent clashes between Michigan motorists, farmers busy with harvests
- American Farm Bureau urges Bush to appoint agroterrorism prevention specialist
- Commerce Department takes action to close dumping loophole on Chinese apple juice concentrate imports
- Exchange rates, dollarization to have bigger impact on U.S. agriculture, Farm Bureau study finds
- NRC order for limited deer baiting undermines state's TB eradication efforts, Michigan Farm Bureau says
- Michigan agricultural aviators, commodity spokesmen raise concerns about future FAA bans on crop dusting
- State lawmakers approve funding for sugar, ethanol ventures
- MFB awarded state grant for high-tech training on safe use of loading equipment, respiratory protection
- Landowners should consider limited access hunting lease agreements given latest TB-positive beef herd
- Study shows farmland protection makes 'fiscal sense' for townships, residential development costs
- Feedback sought from Michigan horse owners on forming self-funded program to promote state's equine industry
- $5-million grant for Thumb ethanol plant cut from state agricultural budget but likely to be restored
- Industry leaders celebrate new Animal Health Diagnostic Lab as rare asset for animal, public health
- Michigan, American Farm Bureau presidents respond to tragedy
- How crop prices will fare following Tuesday's terror remains uncertain, ag economist says
- Farmers are real winners in appeals court case blocking Michigan company from skirting federal sugar import quota
- September marks time for National Farm Safety and Health Week and Food Safety Education Month
- Alpena County beef herd is 17th TB-positive cattle herd
- Tour shows drought's wide impact on Michigan agriculture
- Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne Wood elected chair of state Agricultural Preservation Fund Board
- USDA announces it will buy frozen, canned asparagus
- MFB among groups to assess drought damage on Lower Peninsula farms during Aug. 27 crop tour
- American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman outlines agricultural challenges during Aug. 20 Thumb visit
- Horse owners urged to take precautions against equine infections of West Nile virus
- American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman to discuss U.S. farm policy at Aug. 20 press conference in Fairgrove Twp.
- TV crew from Australia's version of PBS to interview Thumb-area farmers for show on U.S. farm policy
- Tours will assess drought damage on Michigan farms, help support request for federal disaster aid
- MFB members lobby congressmen as part of national 'Building Agricultural Markets' Farm Bureau campaign
- Michigan farmers have 'mixed feelings' on 2001 farm aid
- Michigan Farm Bureau proud to again co-sponsor Miracle of Life exhibits at upcoming state fairs
- Governor appoints Michigan Farm Bureau president to state Agricultural Preservation Fund Board
- Farm bill dissected at statewide MFB Farm Bill Forums
- Press conference will put Lapeer County on Michigan's farmland protection map
- Ultimate Farmland Preservation Tour registration under way
- MDA budget maintains TB eradication funding
- Cuban trade reform efforts good news for Michigan dry bean farmers
- Michigan Farmland and Community Alliance sponsors two statewide farmland preservation events
- Eight farm couples to enter Michigan Hall of Fame
- Farm Bill Forum gives producers chance to consider, voice opinions on makeup of next farm bill
- MFB tour to study Midwest environmental regulations
- Immigration reform bill would benefit Michigan agriculture
- State commemorates signing of 50th Purchase of Development Rights agreement to protect farmland
- Wheat producers should consider late-season head scab, vomitoxin risks before harvesting crop
- MFB responds to Sierra Club lawsuit against state DEQ
- Farm Bureau to offer plenty at July 10-12 Ag Expo
- Beef producers need to 'step up to the plate' and schedule timely bovine TB tests, ag officials urge
- GreenStone Farm Credit Services enhances FFA support through convention sponsorship, online giving program
- Key leaders return from Land Use Bullet Tour motivated to protect Michigan farmland, open space
- MFB thanks state for support of ethanol, sugar ventures
- Bill to tax farmland by ag use promising, MFB says
- Michigan ethanol plant valuable regardless of location
- Land Use Leadership Training Program has cross section of people hone their farmland protection skills
- Students dive into democracy at next week's MFB-sponsored Young People's Citizenship Seminar
- Farm Bureau cites presidential signing of tax bill as 'first step' to immediate repeal of ag-hurting estate tax
- Dodge FFA, Farm Bureau scholarship goes to Kinde teen
- Michigan wheat weathers well but prices remain damp
- Corn growers urge Vassar Twp. voters to back land rezoning for state's only ethanol plant
- Legislators, ag industry leaders to learn about land use, farmland protection on special MFB/MFCA tour
- New Internet survey fills young farmer gap in ag census
- Dairymen must adhere to TB testing rules by June 22
- Imperial Sugar pays growers part of 2000 crop sum owed
- Legislators, MFB to hold Farm Bill info/opinion events
- State asparagus growers chop base price a second time
- Consumers - not just farmers - should pay attention to how Food Quality Protection Act is being implemented
- Foot-and-mouth concerns force some livestock producers to rethink farm tours, county fairs, etc.
- Apple groups seek state funds to enhance marketing
- Grants available for agriculture, natural resources education
- Farmers urged to speak out against EPA deal to settle Food Quality Protection Act litigation
- MFB staff, MACMA members take apple industry concerns to nation's capital
- Sugar producers share frustrations, suggest reforms
- Exec. director hired to lead Michigan FFA Foundation
- Ag could see benefit from Free Trade of Americas pact
- State's spring planting kicks off with no major hitches
- Michigan farmers practice Earth Day everyday
- Michigan Young Farmers' concerns mirror national issues with profitability and land ranked at top
- United Producers exec chats about Michigan Livestock Exchange operation; future of livestock sales
- Farm Bureau supports plan for Michigan ethanol plant
- Reflective markings law aims to make roads safer
- MFB praises U.S. House vote to eliminate estate tax
- Michigan agricultural leaders pitch voluntary, on-farm state environmental program to national heads
- Michigan asparagus growers tell D.C. leaders Andean trade deal should expire; ask for USDA asparagus buy
- Go East
- Michigan group visits three states to see farmland preservation tools that could be used here
- Bob Driscoll's death marks loss of 'Michigan agriculture spokesman and a true friend,' MFB president says
- MFB leader reflects on Mexico trip, opportunities abroad
- Members of Michigan Processing Apple Growers consider industry's future at annual meeting
- Sugar beet growers eager to plant for new cooperative
- Wheat producers turn down proposed checkoff program
- Michigan's Ag Environmental Assurance Program going to D.C.
- Michigan Farm Bureau members hear from U.S. ag secretary, EPA administrator, attorney general
- Congressman John Dingell recognized for service to Michigan agriculture
- Elimination of Cuban sanctions questionable
- Farm Bureaus take stand to save farmland through new county Land Use Committees
- Agricultural Environmental Assurance Program is focus of March 27 seminar
- U.S. farm policy, taxes, livestock management at heart of Michigan Farm Bureau trip to Washington, D.C.
- Asparagus growers slice minimum contract base price to remain competitive in processing market
- Mexico study participants return; available for interviews
- Capitol Hill lawmakers hear Michigan apple producers' concerns, recommendations for helping industry
- Farm Bureau behind decision to repeal ergonomic rules
- Tour showcases farmland preservation techniques in three eastern states
- Coggins test requirement for horses may be fine-tuned
- New license plate drives agriculture and natural resources education; celebrates state's farm heritage
- Michigan farmers travel to Mexico for firsthand look at trade issues, policies
- USDA to release $100 million in aid to apple growers
- MFB calls settlement to continue national pork checkoff a victory for hog farmers, other commodities
- Bill proposes new way to preserve farmland, open space
- New Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund targets State Fair exhibitors; offers $1,000 awards
- Wheat growers now have until March 9 to cast checkoff vote
- MFB urging USDA to disburse budgeted aid for state's apple crop; D.C. trip will push for permanent help
- Michigan's 'high risk' areas for TB reduced to four northeast counties; two others dubbed 'potential high risk'
- Workshops provide roadmap for farmland preservation
- Thumb Oilseed co-op to add refinery for food-grade soybean oil
- Citizenship, leadership focus of Farm Bureau youth seminar
- Property tax, farmland preservation, transportation headline Farm Bureau's Lansing Legislative Seminar
- TB-positive Alpena County cow reflects right monitoring, need for more TB eradication tools, MFB says
- State budget includes funding for Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
- Legislation would ease rules on trade, travel to Cuba
- Land Conservation Plat Act could help protect farmland
- High energy bills make outlook not rosy for greenhouses
- Value-added opportunities evaluated at Profit 2000 Plus; Federal grants possible for ethanol, sugar ventures
- Fruit, veggie growers make unprecedented plea for aid
- Growers' purchase of Michigan Sugar Co. critical as planting nears, commodity prices stay low
- United Producers to lease and operate Southern States-owned Michigan Livestock Exchange
- Michigan K-12 programs get funds for agriculture, natural resources education
- Michigan hog producers put hopes in legal action to preserve pork checkoff program
- Winter's toll on wildlife, insects uncertain until spring
- Michigan Aquaculture Assoc. preps for annual meeting, first-ever trade show
- Law gives farmers bigger property tax break to preserve farmland
- Value-added still viable despite alfalfa co-op closing
- Wheat checkoff will go to growers as referendum
- Experts say Midwest farmers could see tightest, costliest nitrogen supplies
- Snow, cool temps helping, not hurting Michigan farms
- Conference provides how-to for farming in the new millennium
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