2008 Archive
AgriNotes & News 2008-12-18
- Farm Bureau welcomes new Ag, Interior Secretaries
- Environmental conference is small step for ag; giant leap for Earth
- MFB Harvest for All campaign benefits Michigan food banks
- MSU dairy program recognizes leadership of MFB president
- Farm Bureau reports 48th year of national membership growth
AgriNotes & News 2008-12-11
- MFB rounds out board leadership
- Attention Media: MFB 89th Annual Meeting in review
- Study: Cranberries could grow jobs, economy in Michigan
- Conference to address agriculture's 'people factor'
- Local farmers take active role in developing MFB policy
AgriNotes & News 2008-11-20
AgriNotes & News 2008-11-13
- Submit your annual meeting media requests!
- Farmers will chew on policy issues at upcoming MFB annual meeting
- Survey finds classic Thanksgiving feast remains affordable
AgriNotes & News 2008-11-06
- Attention Media: Easily localize MFB's 89th Annual Meeting
- CORRECTION:
- MFB prepares for policy, awards, education at 89th Annual Meeting
- Majority of AgriPac-endorsed candidates win general election
- Farm Bureau congratulates Obama, 111th Congressional-elect members
- Change in animal housing will likely breed negative consequences
AgriNotes & News 2008-10-30
- Young Farmer contests celebrate rising stars in Michigan agriculture
- Michigan Farm Bureau 2008 Young Farmer Contests
- Learn about new water rules, test withdrawal assessment tool at meetings
- Autumn 'FB Update' video newsletter is now online
AgriNotes & News 2008-10-23
- Financial diligence required to keep ag strong in today's economy
- Seasoned, savvy Berrien County fruit grower is Ag Promoter of Year
- Workshop series teaches what's needed for local wind turbines
- 10-acre provision stripped for '08 farm bill payments; sign up due Nov. 26
- State ag stats show drop in apple production; promising corn yields
AgriNotes & News 2008-10-16
- Opponents unfairly twist hunt ruling by AgriPac-endorsed judge
- People, prosperity, planet and power: Discover them all Jan. 28
- MFB Agriscience Educator of Year Award goes to Montague teacher
- Monroe County Montessori teacher is MFB's K-12 Educator of Year
- Hamlin promoted to MFB Central regional representative
- Farm bill programs spared from budget deficit for now
AgriNotes & News 2008-10-09
- Online resource guide helps farmers navigate state's new water law
- U.S. financial crisis hikes farmers' costs, but ag remains strong
- New statewide, multi-species Livestock Expo to be held July 2009
- Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac endorses McCain for President
- Livestock farmers have options to satisfy new food labeling law
- Oct. 24 educational program provides recipe for dairy product success
AgriNotes & News 2008-10-02
- Continuation of high energy prices takes toll on retail food prices
- Michigan faces appear in, are behind new 'American Farmer' book
- Nov. 13 conference to help entrepreneurs with 'Making it in Michigan'
- Make plans to attend 33rd Annual AutumnFest at MSU
AgriNotes & News 2008-09-25
- MFB praises Congress for approval of Great Lakes Compact
- MFB honors Otsego farm for environmental thoroughness, foresight
- Work under way to add farm markets to state's Right to Farm Act
- McCain, Obama outline their agriculture platforms to AFBF
- Farmers markets are growing nationwide
AgriNotes & News 2008-09-18
- New online Michigan Feed Exchange helps farmers find alternative markets for crops intended to be deer bait/feed
- MFB's AgriPac endorses candidates for 2008 general election
- Change the oil game and change the world, author says
AgriNotes & News 2008-09-11
- MFB seeks nominees for Distinguished Service to Ag Award
- Farm Bureau announces winners of member benefit survey contest
- American Farm Bureau urges passage of energy tax incentives
- Farmers must act fast to avoid missing opportunity for disaster aid
AgriNotes & News 2008-09-04
- Planter maker to provide Michigan jobs
- Farm coverage 'a real education' for reporter, readers alike
- Asparagus film spotlights distinctive Oceana Co. crop, culture
AgriNotes & News 2008-08-28
- Another serving of Food for Thought
- Farmers welcome hunters on land for special deer season, Sept. 18-22
- Bidding on the future: MFB, staff pony up at youth livestock auction
- Stoneman returns to MFB as Saginaw Valley regional rep
- Lower yields expected for Michigan fruit crops
AgriNotes & News 2008-08-14
- Potential record-setting Michigan corn part of renewed crop outlook
- Consumers, farmers expected to give COOL law warm reception
- MFB members appointed to Water Resources Conservation Advisory Council
- Feral swine expert to conduct public info meetings in September
AgriNotes & News 2008-08-07
- EPA won't waive RFS; agrees U.S. shouldn't turn its back on ethanol
- Record farmland costs add to rising expenses for Michigan farmers
- Farm Service Agency announces fall deadlines for farm bill programs
- Loaned meters will help farmers evaluate feasibility of on-farm wind energy
AgriNotes & News 2008-07-31
- Oil costs remain primary driver behind food prices, new reports say
- Ag statistics service is spared thanks to MSU, MDA, USDA agreement
- Farm Bureau calls for comprehensive, bipartisan energy strategy
- EPA officials tour Michigan farms to get to root of issues
- Candidates sought for international agriculture fellowship
- Newest 'FB Update' video newsletter is online
AgriNotes & News 2008-07-24
- Bovine is Pure Michigan
- 'Famous Michigan Bovine' gets new home to show off unique hide
- Early sign-up for Michigan Bio-Economy Summit encouraged
- Ag leaders seek public comment on Right-to-Farm conformance standards
- August deadlines are fast approaching for many Farm Service Agency services
AgriNotes & News 2008-07-17
- 2008 Ag Expo features precision agriculture
- McCain, Obama pledge support on priority agricultural issues
- Ag Secretary to AFBF: USDA in race to finish priority issues
- Local youth attend national FFA conference with Farm Bureau help
- Young People's Citizenship Seminar informs, inspires local teens
- Michigan cucumbers for processing still strong; processed snap beans down
- Lifting of executive moratorium on offshore drilling welcomed
AgriNotes & News 2008-07-10
- Michigan agricultural groups demand fairness from DEQ
- Governor proclaims week of July 14 as Michigan AgrAbility Week
- Michigan Farm Bureau supports historic water legislation
- Food prices rise in second quarter; farmer's share trends down
- Farm Bureau AgriPac endorses candidates for 2008 primary election
- Report reveals estimates for Michigan planted, harvested acres
- Direct and counter-cyclical payment sign-up under way in new farm bill
AgriNotes & News 2008-06-19
- Short crops expected for Michigan tart cherries, apples; Some vegetable losses also anticipated
- MFB to offer technology smorgasbord at Ag Expo, July 15-17
- American Farm Bureau: Texas RFS waiver request should be denied
- MFB praises Congress for overriding farm bill veto - twice
- Ag coalition seeks federal hearings into cause of rising food prices
- Iowa Farm Bureau: Floods impact up to 16 percent of Iowa grain
AgriNotes & News 2008-06-12
- Against the grain: Michigan corn crop is in better shape than Corn Belt
- County Farm Bureau program provides universal lesson on farm safety
- MFB hires Jaekel as regional representative; Kok as assistant attorney
- Michigan maple syrup production is highest since 1964
AgriNotes & News 2008-06-05
- House moves forward legislation that erodes private property rights; challenges future of Michigan farms
- Farm Bureau calls for 'real solutions' to global food problems
- Record $108.5 billion forecast for U.S. ag exports
- Federal disaster aid available for livestock farmers
AgriNotes & News 2008-05-29
- MAEAP verifies first greenhouse as environmentally assured
- Ag groups unite to refute food vs. fuel myths of anti-ethanol campaign
- Ag groups fear loss of vital services as MDA budget woes continue
- Ethanol saved consumers $100 million over Memorial Day weekend
- Campbell is MFB's new legislative communications specialist/coordinator
AgriNotes & News 2008-05-22
- ANOTHER HELPING OF FOOD FOR THOUGHT ON FOOD AND FUEL PRICES
- House water legislation could jeopardize growth of state's locally grown, processed food sector
- Survey finds summer picnic cost up, but still affordable
- Livestock farmers rejoice in mandatory price reporting law
AgriNotes & News 2008-05-15
- Exploring Food Prices ... In Graphics & On The Web
- Congress did Michigan right in looking beyond 'farm' in farm bill
- Legislature's movement on Compact, water bills pleases Farm Bureau
- MFB happy with Senate's scientific approach to water withdrawals
- Finding Michigan farm market, agritourism is easier than ever
- Farmer up and return Census - it's the law
AgriNotes & News 2008-05-08
- Farm bill agreement deserves nod from Congress, President
- AFBF to Congress: Food fix needs to be thoughtful, comprehensive
- Reducing chicken, pig herds is matter of survival, not greed
- Farm Bureau supportive of early antlerless deer hunt to help prevent crop damage, animal disease
- Farmers advised to do their part in preventing spread of pseudorabies in Michigan livestock
AgriNotes & News 2008-05-01
- U.N. agrees: More on plate than biofuels in food debate
- Mass exodus from conservation programs is purely speculative
- Food price rise result of complex issues; biofuels only small part
- Waiving national RFS more likely to raise not lower gas prices
- Michigan ranks No. 3 nationally for floriculture sales
- Stats show sharp drop in Michigan snap beans, slight dip in asparagus
- Jakubik is Farm Bureau's new North regional representative
AgriNotes & News 2008-04-24
AgriNotes & News 2008-04-17
AgriNotes & News 2008-04-10
- Attention Media:
- Survey finds young farmers have bright outlook despite challenges
- Prepare well to beat the wheat disease game
AgriNotes & News 2008-04-03
- Attention Media:
- Time will tell if farmers ultimately plant more soybeans, less corn
- 'Runaway energy prices' contribute to survey's higher food costs
- USDA grants $3.5 million for Michigan TB eradication efforts
AgriNotes & News 2008-03-27
- A look at agriculture in Argentina
- Study tour finds Argentina will remain strong competitor for soybeans, beef; but nation's ag potential hindered by government
- Farm Bureau seeks teens for Young People's Citizenship Seminar
- Ag Census forms sought from remainder of Michigan farmers
- Third-graders rewarded for illustrating farming's 'big picture'
AgriNotes & News 2008-03-20
- Scenes from the March 19 Ag Day at the Capitol
- Ag Day at the Capitol proves ag is spark plug in 'Michigan's motor'
- Local farmers lobby on agricultural priorities in Washington, D.C.
AgriNotes & News 2008-03-13
- 2008 Washington Legislative Seminar in action
- Ag Secretary tells Michigan farmers administration is committed to reaching agreement with Congress on new farm bill
- Farmers urge Congress to look beyond surface in farm bill talks
- Innovative state program shared with new EPA ag advisory committee
AgriNotes & News 2008-03-06
- Ag Day at the Capitol to stress agriculture's importance to Michigan
- County Farm Bureaus gear up for National Ag Week/Ag Day this month
- New MarketMaker Web site connects Michigan farmers, customers
AgriNotes & News 2008-02-28
- Farm bill fate among topics state farmers will discuss on Capitol Hill
- Local young farmers gather skills, ideas at ag conference
- Local farmers meet with legislators in Lansing to talk ag policy
- Farmers seek continued federal funding to fight phytophthora, fire blight
- Ag Census responses still being sought from farmers
- Farmers testify on pitfalls of House-sponsored water use legislation
AgriNotes & News 2008-02-21
- Farmers make their voices heard in Lansing
- Michigan farmers headed to Argentina for agricultural study tour
- Farmers testify in support of water withdrawal assessment tool
- MFB's election workshop teaches how to run winning campaigns
AgriNotes & News 2008-02-14
- Water use discussions will flow at Farm Bureau lobbying event
- State, county Farm Bureaus awarded grants to bolster ag education
- No change expected in steady decline of U.S. beef cattle herd
- Michigan among top 10 states for value of fresh, processed vegetables
- MSU student from Alpena earns '08 Marge Karker Scholarship
AgriNotes & News 2008-02-07
- To the point: MFB launches new shortened Web address
- Year's food bill already paid for thanks to affordability of U.S. food
- Proposed reforms to guest worker program hold promise for ag
- Local farmer gains additional insight to lead county Farm Bureau
- Deadline extended for listing in Michigan Farm Marketing & Agri-Tourism Directory
- New report provides snapshot of 2007 Michigan fruit production
AgriNotes & News 2008-01-31
- Economists: Acreage showdown will fuel '08 commodity prices
- State fund to protect farmers against grain dealer failures reaches $5 million financing goal ahead of schedule
- Free Value-Added Producer Grant workshops continue in February
- USDA to measure farmers' economic well-being
- Farm Bureau welcomes new USDA Secretary Ed Schafer
AgriNotes & News 2008-01-24
- MFB 2008 Policy Book is online
- Michigan Farm Bureau responds to TB news from the Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- State's 2007 crop summary documents substantial yield losses
- Don't miss Feb. 4 deadline to complete Ag Census form
- Straight from the horse's mouth: Survey gives full scoop on Michigan equine
AgriNotes & News 2008-01-17
- Farm bill, immigration reform remain vital to Farm Bureau policy
- Economist predicts crop prices likely to remain high in 2008
- Expanding export markets offer promise for livestock farmers
- A taste of the AFBF 89th Convention & Annual Meeting
AgriNotes & News 2008-01-10
- Farmers urged to provide ag census data by Feb. 4 deadline
- Homeland Security puts chemical registration for ag on hold
- AFBF survey: Food prices decline slightly at close of 2007
- MFB program selects 20 young farmers to groom as future leaders
- Local farmers to be commodity advisors for American Farm Bureau
- USDA, FFA offer teachers free lesson plans on '07 Ag Census
- Survey reveals Michigan's equine population is growing
- Cotter is MFB Family of Companies' new financial services director
- Fitz named new production manager of MFB Printing Services Dept.
