The Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA) and North Dakota Grain Inspection (NDGI) today announced an expanded program of three grain evaluation seminars across Michigan in April 2025.
The seminars add to training programs NDGI has provided for MABA and its member companies for several years. This year’s program triples the opportunities for Michigan grain graders to attend training seminars.
Seminars have been scheduled across Michigan on the following dates. All seminars will take place from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and cover guidelines for the evaluation of corn, wheat and soybeans. Registration includes lunch.
Go here to register for any of these three sessions!
“Rising attendance at grain evaluation trainings in recent years showcases Michigan grain handlers’ commitment to delivering world-class services for farmers and all those on the grain value chain,” said MABA President Chuck Lippstreu. “The expert trainers at NDGI provide extremely helpful information, and we are excited to work with them to provide the industry with additional training opportunities this spring.”
“Having opened a Michigan office in 2024, NDGI is proud to assist grain handlers across many parts of Michigan,” said NDGI Vice President Kia Mikesh. “These seminars provide an important opportunity for grain company employees to review important grain evaluation skills that will serve them well throughout the year.”
Questions can be directed to the Michigan Agri-Business Association at maba@miagbiz.org or visit http://maba.swoogo.com/2025graingrading.
Members of the Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA), a trade association representing nearly 300 companies spanning the food and agriculture value chain, named John Tilt with Vita Plus Corporation as the organization’s 2025 Chairman. The Association named additional new officers and Board members at its annual business meeting January 8.
“The Michigan Agri-Business Association strengthens relationships in Michigan agriculture to advance our entire industry, and I am proud to help lead it,” said Tilt. “Working together, we can ensure MABA continues to be a dependable resource – and strong voice – for Michigan agriculture.”
“I am excited to continue our important work alongside John Tilt and our entire MABA Board in 2025,” said MABA President Chuck Lippstreu. “This is a group of professionals committed to ensuring MABA is a world-class organization. I appreciate them for stepping up to lead.”
Tilt is the General Manager of Vita Plus’s feed and grain facilities in Michigan, and is a Michigan State University graduate with degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics. He also serves on his Township Planning Commission, County Economic Development Corporation Board, is a member of the advisory committee for MSU AgBioResearch, and has served for nearly eight years on the MABA Board. Tilt is a Global War on Terrorism combat veteran. He and his wife Barbie, a retired middle/high school teacher, have one daughter, Allie. She is in her 3rd year at Michigan State University, studying Animal Science.
MABA officers for 2025 will be:
In addition, the following leaders were elected to newly serve on the MABA Board:
A complete list of MABA Board members can be viewed here.
LANSING, Mich. | Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA) President Chuck Lippstreu issued the following statement on today’s announcement that U.S. Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin will serve on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee in the 119th Congress:
“Today’s announcement that Michigan will continue to be represented on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is very positive news for our state’s agricultural sector, and all Michiganders. Throughout her service in Congress, Senator Slotkin has demonstrated a strong interest in advancing Michigan agriculture, an industry that creates jobs and drives economic opportunity in all corners of our state. I have no doubt Senator Slotkin will be an effective member of this important panel, ensuring Michigan continues to have a strong voice as the Senate works on critical farm and food policy.”
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MABA Members and Michigan Agriculture Partners,
I want to take a moment to say thank you for your support and participation throughout 2024. I am proud of the results we achieved, working together:
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