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2004 Archive
- MFB members to develop policy on national issues at American Farm Bureau annual meeting, Jan. 9-12
- Young farmers vie for national titles at AFBF annual meeting
- Four Michigan farmers, two county Farm Bureaus to showcase inventions, unique projects at AFBF annual meeting
- Farm Bureau to help USO 'Beef Up' U.S. troops
- MFB awaits governor's signature on bills regarding State Fair oversight, DNR deer feeding authority
- Workshop series answers questions about CAFO compliance
- Farm Bureau national membership surpasses 5.6 million families
- Wood continues as MFB president for another two years
- MFB policy-makers take stances on water use, other priority issues
- Michigan Farm Bureau Harvest Gathering collects 17 tons of food for local Ronald McDonald Houses
- USDA undersecretary updates Michigan farmers on new USDA chief, BSE, other top ag issues
- Governor addresses farmers at MFB Annual Meeting; pledges to keep agriculture 'viable, vibrant'
- DNR director pleased with MFB wildlife policy discussion
- Farm Bureau survey shows Thanksgiving dinner remains affordable
- U.P. livestock producers hope TB-free status restores lost markets
- Delegates will address air quality, vet shortage and more during policy-making at MFB 85th Annual Meeting
- Annual Farm Bureau Harvest Gathering stocks Ronald McDonald Houses with 'comfort food'
- U.S. detection of soybean rust won't hurt this year's crop; may reduce yields, increase production costs next season
- MFB to debut Proactive Leadership in Ecology Management Award
- Young farmers to compete for acclaim at 85th MFB Annual Meeting
- MFB - Ag Enhancement push is alive despite Proposal 1 outcome
- Organized grassroots efforts yield PDR success among record millage proposals for farmland preservation
- Building positive image of agriculture and using farmland preservation options are focus of MFB educational workshops
- Michigan FFA claims three prestigious titles at National FFA Convention
- MFB members prepare to 'make a difference' at organization's 85th Annual Meeting, Nov. 30-Dec. 3
- Collectible FFA toy tractor on sale at Tractor Supply Company stores
- MFB joins Harvest for All to help feed Michigan's hungry
- New program protects farmers if grain dealer goes under
- Great Lakes farm groups unite to defend agricultural water use
- Energy-friendly JOBS bill cleared for President's signature
- Special Proposal 1 Issue
- Casino expansion is a sure bet under deceptive Proposal 1
- Proposal 1 will jeopardize funding for K-12 schools in Michigan - by Jennifer Granholm
- Proposal 1 is a big step backward for agriculture, schools - by Rick Johnson
- Michigan Congressional leaders receive 'Friends of Farm Bureau' awards
- Retail food prices rise slightly in third quarter, AFBF survey shows
- 'Friends of Agriculture' endorsed for November general election
- New MSU Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health dedicated
- Natural gas crunch is cutting into farmers' bottom lines
- Late harvest can lead to fatal farm accidents, safety experts warn
- MFB boasts ninth consecutive year of farmer membership growth
- Michigan Farm Bureau opposes Proposal 1; cites anti-gambling measure as 'bad government'
- Hurricane-causing weather pattern is a boon to Michigan farmers
- Local FFA chapters, Chevy dealers join forces for scholarships
- Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund Board advances process to fund local PDR programs
- Thumb farmers host exchange with German peers; shed light on contrasts between Old, New World farming
- Michigan Farm Bureau endorses President Bush for re-election
- Despite recent warm-up, troubles loom for Michigan corn fields
- Michigan farmers urge Congress to pass energy, trade legislation
- Bidders pony up for record State Fair Youth Livestock Auction
- Growers planting wheat this fall should consider tips to help avoid wheat scab, market losses due to vomitoxin
- Glassbrook FFA Endowment awards $55,015 in grants to fuel K-12 agriculture, natural resources education/leadership
- Farm Bureau Insurance Exec. Vice President Larry Thomas to retire
- Fire blight in apples worst since 2000; TAP funds nearly tapped out
- State leadership commits to vote on Ag Enhancement bill this fall
- Water Use Forums are on tap to educate Farm Bureau members about various water use laws, management plans
- Farm Bureau applauds streamlined process for pesticide approvals
- Michigan Farmland and Community Alliance's new Land Conservancy preserves Saginaw County farm
- DaimlerChrysler joins Miracle of Life at Michigan State Fair
- County Farm Bureau annual meetings slated Aug. 10-Nov. 4
- MFCA advances effort to preserve farmland in Michigan's Fruit Belt
- Weather-related fungal scab challenges state's wheat market
- Northwest Michigan farmers embrace MAEAP Farmstead System
- Tickets to NASCAR race in Brooklyn will benefit Michigan FFA
- U.P. farmers hope proposed 'de-listing' of gray wolf will eventually ease indemnification process for wolf-related livestock losses
- MFB trio appointed to new Farm Produce Insurance Authority Board
- Farm Bureau gets 'hands-on' for upcoming 25th annual Ag Expo
- Retail food prices drop in second quarter, AFBF survey reveals
- House approves farmland preservation bill that would allow agricultural districts, tax eligible land at $5 an acre
- Michigan Farm Bureau endorses 'Friends of Agriculture' candidates for 2004 primary election
- MFB supportive of changes to improve State Fair operations
- House will consider bill to tax farmland at $5 an acre in exchange for farmland preservation agreement
- Effort on to merge state's two sugar beet processors; create one grower-owned co-op
- Michigan Farmland and Community Alliance launches 2004 Annual Fund Campaign; recognizes lead gift donors
- Farmers in St. Joseph Watershed should plan for Conservation Security Program meetings, sign-up
- Farm Bureau hopes DEQ considers objections to draft CAFO rules
- Farmer testimony - Draft CAFO rules would do more harm than good
- Young People's Citizenship Seminar gears up for 40th anniversary
- New Ag Challenge at 2004 Ag Expo offers dirt course to test drive utility vehicles in 'real-farm' setting
- Michigan's new TB management zones now in effect
- Fifth annual FFA Masters golf scramble set for July 27
- Wet weather keeps Michigan farmers out of fields at critical time
- MFCA to hold Statewide Land Use Conference on Aug. 31
- MFB among participants in first-ever exercise simulating an intentional food attack at Michigan grocery stores
- Animal ID is promising for producers' pocketbooks
- Congress passes Farm Bureau-supported OSHA reforms
- Farmer input urged on DEQ's new draft rules for CAFOs
- There's lots to consider when analyzing increases for milk
- Biofuels Conference to share benefits of biodiesel, ethanol use
- Glassbrook Endowment launches 2004 grant cycle to teach K-12 students about agriculture, natural resources
- Farmer input urged on DEQ's new draft rules for CAFOs
- House Ag Committee approves resolution to keep privately owned cervidae under MDA's jurisdiction
- Farmers hope jumpstart on spring planting will lead to better yields
- Headed to Florida? Be sure to check out Farm Bureau's Epcot exhibit
- Private cervidae owners crowd House committee meeting to oppose industry's transfer from Ag Department
- Timbermen drive home need for job retention, sustainable forestry initiatives
- MFB says split-state status is 'positive step forward' in TB eradication
- Local farms can be sites of emergency 'wilderness' rescues
- Hauling of certain farm inputs requires transportation security plan meeting federal requirements
- MFB opposed to executive order moving privately owned cervidae industry from Ag Department to DNR
- Earth Day is on calendar year-round for Michigan farmers
- Farmer input encouraged at upcoming CAFO public hearings
- Ag groups, state agencies use prisoner's letter in campaign to prevent fertilizer theft for methamphetamine drug-making
- D.C. fly-in aims to link MAEAP with Conservation Security Program
- MFCA awarded $90,000 grant to help small ag businesses save farmland
- Michigan young farmers rank challenges, opinions on industry
- MFB opposes fees for groundwater discharge, NPDES permits
- Agreement propels application for federal TB split-state status
- Young People's Citizenship Seminar seeks interested high school students
- AFBF-Young farmer, rancher optimism hits survey high
- 'Energy Lite' passage expected to be on fast-track
- Animal ID program raises more questions than answers
- Steel price increases expected to hurt farm economy
- Michigan growers to help fill USDA order for 6.9 million pounds of asparagus
- Farm Bureau survey - Food prices rise in first quarter
- Michigan farmers to lobby on priority national issues at MFB Washington Legislative Seminar, March 24-26
- National Agriculture Week is March 14-20; Ag Day, March 20
- Retired agriscience teacher, FFA projects consultant bequeaths $500,000 gift to Michigan FFA Foundation
- MFB makes recommendations on USDA's country of origin labeling proposal
- Michigan Farm Bureau responds to NPDES permit requirements for new CAFOs
- Federal trade official downplays sugar, highlights beans
- MDA schedules bovine tuberculosis informational meetings
- Water use permit legislation goes against Farm Bureau policy
- MFB presents Silver Plow awards to four state legislators
- Apple of their eye - Growers to honor Fred Upton for legislative service on behalf of Michigan apple industry
- New Great Lakes Agriculture Innovation Program names board, moves forward to serve clients
- Farmers working to counter environmental attack against pesticides
- Guest speakers to tackle agricultural trade at MFB International Trade Forum and Statewide Commodity Conference
- Fruits of labor - First Michigan apples bound for Mexico
- Farm Bureau - Greater energy security urgently needed
- Farmers to talk issues at Lansing Legislative Seminar
- Supplemental deer feeding in U.P. unwise given disease risk
- Census data supports need for farmland preservation
- Fungal disease threatens vegetable industry - Michigan growers to lobby with others for federal research money
- Powers named Michigan FFA Foundation executive director
- County kick-offs launch Farm Bureau membership season
- Spartan trio earns Michigan Farm Bureau scholarships
- New ProFILE class begins Farm Bureau leadership program
- Free safety seminars focus on farm maintenance hazards
- Protecting state's water resources also priority of Farm Bureau
- BSE addressed in policy developed at AFBF annual meeting
- Experts say farming faces competing demands for water
- MFB members to develop policy on national issues at American Farm Bureau annual meeting, Jan. 11-14
- Select Michigan farmers to compete for national Young Farmer titles, share ag innovations at AFBF annual meeting
- Wheat 20/20 meetings to bring latest crop trends into focus
- AFBF survey shows fourth-quarter food prices rose in 2003
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