On February 25, MABA President Chuck Lippstreu discussed current events at the federal and state government levels in remarks to the Michigan Wheat Program Annual Meeting — covering trade and tariffs, USDA policy issues, Michigan government developments and beyond. 

The Michigan Agri-Business Association maintains strong two-way communications with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) across many areas, including pesticide regulation. Recently, MDARD Pesticide Section Manager Brian Verhougstraete participated in a meeting of the MABA Pesticide Committee to provide updates on the section's priorities. This was an extremely useful update and we appreciate Brian for joining us this week to cover some of the same updates for the broader industry. You can learn more about many of these topics at the MDARD Pesticide Section's new website: www.michigan.gov/mdard/plant-pest/pesticides

Thanks again to Brian for your proactive engagement with our industry!

As we head for 2022, here's a brief rundown of results your association achieved throughout the past year!

An update on our Winter Conference, the results of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, and a review of results we have achieved in 2021.

A preview of the MABA Winter Conference; more on the OSHA ETS and COVID-19 situation; and new economic development activity in Michigan.

This week, MABA announces our 2022 Winter Conference; updates on border issues and COVID response in Michigan. Have a great Thanksgiving!

After last week's bipartisan Michigan Senate approval of SB 494 to continue the MAEAP program and avoid an increase in fees paid by farmers and rural businesses, MABA President Chuck Lippstreu spoke with WSGW's Charlie Rood about what's next.

This week, an update on pending vaccine mandates; good news on the infrastructure and trade fronts; and upcoming MABA events this winter.

This week: MABA reaches out to the White House on the private sector vaccine mandate; more on cybersecurity; and a projected record year for sugarbeets in Michigan.

The new announcement affecting the Michigan-Canada border; Global Fertilizer Day; USDA Michigan appointees announced; and much more in this week's Michigan AgFacts Audio.