Remarks from MABA President Chuck Lippstreu at Ag Day Media Conference

Cohosted by the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan

As Michigan honors agriculture this month and recognizes National Ag Day on March 21, the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan cohosted a media conference on Monday, March 20 providing an overall industry update. Following are comments from the press conference made by MABA President Chuck Lippstreu, summarizing some issues MABA is focused on for 2023.

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Applications Open for 2023-24 Agri-Business Leadership Program

We look forward to welcoming the next class of our MABA Leadership Program! Now in its 16th year, this program is designed to help emerging leaders in Michigan’s agribusiness community learn more about policy, legislation and regulatory matters, and get hands-on experiences in these areas.

The program is well-suited for anyone desiring to broaden their skills and expertise, and who is interested in helping MABA advance Michigan agriculture in the years ahead. The program is led by MABA President Chuck Lippstreu and Association staff, with the participation of a wide range of community and agriculture industry leaders.

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Soil Testing: An Important Step to Maximize ROI, Support Environmental Stewardship

Spring is upon us in Michigan, and despite lingering wet, snowy weather that’s made it feel like a long winter the past few weeks, farmers across the state are gearing up for the growing season.

As technology has improved and the benefits of the practice recognized, soil sampling has become a widely adopted strategy in Michigan. Farmers and their ag retail advisors recognize the importance of having a solid view of a field’s nutrient profile to inform their decision making throughout the growing season.

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MABA, MFB join more than 400 groups supporting existing pesticide law

LANSING, Mich. (March 15, 2023) – Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB), Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA), and more than 400 other organizations support the current pesticide regulatory system in place under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA).

A letter sent to Congressional members responds to recently introduced legislation (S. 269) undermining the science-based standards contained within the nation’s pesticide law. This is the third time these organizations have reached out to Congress to voice concern over similar proposed legislation.

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