Ahead of U.S. Agriculture Secretary’s visit to Michigan, MABA calls for rollback of new tariffs

The Michigan Agri-Business Association today called on U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to help reverse newly-announced tariffs on Canadian aluminum, which could undermine commerce with Michigan’s leading export destination. The Secretary is scheduled to host meetings on Friday, August 21 in West Olive and Kalamazoo, Michigan.

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Michigan Agri-Biz PAC Launches 2020 “Ahead of the Curve” Program

August 5, 2020 — The Michigan Agri-Biz PAC provides an important way for Michigan’s agribusiness community to amplify our voice in Lansing. 

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Agricultural Safety Grant Details Announced

July 7, 2020 – The State of Michigan today announced additional details for its new Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant Program, which makes $15 million available for Michigan food processors and farms to assist with COVID-19 response efforts. Applications will open July 15. Grants will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we strongly encourage businesses to apply quickly when the application period opens.

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Ag Leaders: USMCA is a positive step for Michigan agriculture, enforcement will be key

June 30, 2020 – With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) officially taking effect Wednesday, July 1, the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan (ALM) emphasized the positive benefits of the agreement for Michigan agriculture. The leaders applauded administration efforts to negotiate USMCA, as well as bipartisan leadership from Michigan’s congressional delegation to ratify the agreement.

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