LANSING, Mich. (March 27, 2023) – The Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA) and Michigan farm organization leaders are spotlighting safety during the nationwide Stand Up For Grain Safety Week, March 27-31, 2023.
“As planting approaches and we look ahead to another strong season for Michigan agriculture, it’s critical that we all remember the top priority: Getting everyone home safely at the end of the day,” said Chuck Lippstreu, president of MABA. “We’re glad to see our member businesses that handle grain and animal feed take extra time this week to spotlight safety for their employees. We encourage everyone to keep safety top of mind this year.”
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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.
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.
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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