AgriNotes & News 01-15-2010
Farm Bureau sets policy on national issues affecting ag in 2010
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) leaders were among the 369 Farm Bureau members from around the nation who gathered in Seattle Wash., Jan. 10-13, to approve organizational policies which will guide AFBF legislative and regulatory action in 2010. Highlighted here are some of the more than 160 resolutions adopted by the farmers who served as voting delegates. Contact: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) leaders were among the 369 Farm Bureau members from around the nation who gathered in Seattle Wash., Jan. 10-13, to approve organizational policies which will guide AFBF legislative and regulatory action in 2010. Highlighted here are some of the more than 160 resolutions adopted by the farmers who served as voting delegates. Contact: Ryan Findlay, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2025
Scenes from the AFBF 91st Annual Meeting
Find complete coverage of the annual meeting on the AFBF Web site, http://www.fb.org.
Find complete coverage of the annual meeting on the AFBF Web site, http://www.fb.org.
Livestock markets may fare better in 2010; crop outlook less certain
A potential federal boost to the ethanol market, South American forecasts, and an international outpouring of "wheat, wheat, wheat" will influence U.S. farm fortunes this season. Meanwhile, the forecast for livestock is optimism tempered with caution. That's according to agricultural economists who spoke at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) 91st Annual Meeting in Seattle, Wash., Jan. 10-13. Contact: Bob Boehm, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2023 or Ernie Birchmeier, ext. 2024
A potential federal boost to the ethanol market, South American forecasts, and an international outpouring of "wheat, wheat, wheat" will influence U.S. farm fortunes this season. Meanwhile, the forecast for livestock is optimism tempered with caution. That's according to agricultural economists who spoke at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) 91st Annual Meeting in Seattle, Wash., Jan. 10-13. Contact: Bob Boehm, (800) 292-2680, ext. 2023 or Ernie Birchmeier, ext. 2024
MFB supports Humphries as new MDNRE director
On Jan. 13, Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood issued the following statement in response to Rebecca Humphries' selection as director of the newly combined Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Contact: Jill Corrin, (800) 292-2680, ext. 6585
On Jan. 13, Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood issued the following statement in response to Rebecca Humphries' selection as director of the newly combined Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Contact: Jill Corrin, (800) 292-2680, ext. 6585
MFB earns national Awards for Excellence
The Michigan Farm Bureau has been recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) for outstanding achievements and programs over the past year. Contact: Jill Corrin, (800) 292-2680, ext. 6585
The Michigan Farm Bureau has been recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) for outstanding achievements and programs over the past year. Contact: Jill Corrin, (800) 292-2680, ext. 6585
Muskegon County young farmer advances to 'Sweet 16' in Discussion Meet
Ravenna High School agriscience teacher and FFA adviser Melanie Block successfully advanced to the semi-final round of the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) Young Farmer Discussion Meet, Jan. 10 in Seattle, Wash. Contact: Lori Chamberlain, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234
Ravenna High School agriscience teacher and FFA adviser Melanie Block successfully advanced to the semi-final round of the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) Young Farmer Discussion Meet, Jan. 10 in Seattle, Wash. Contact: Lori Chamberlain, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234
Barry, Cass Co. Farm Bureau members swap ideas with national audience
Michigan Farm Bureau members were exhibitors in the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) prestigious idea swap at the AFBF 91st Convention and Annual Meeting, Jan. 10-13, in Seattle, Wash. Contact: Lori Chamberlain, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234
Michigan Farm Bureau members were exhibitors in the American Farm Bureau Federation's (AFBF) prestigious idea swap at the AFBF 91st Convention and Annual Meeting, Jan. 10-13, in Seattle, Wash. Contact: Lori Chamberlain, (800) 292-2680, ext. 3234
