LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Agri-Business Association and other Michigan agricultural organizations supported the Avian Influenza Research and Response Act, new legislation led by Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin to address ongoing detections of highly pathogenic avian flu in dairy cattle.
You can read more about this legislation here.
“The Avian Influenza Research and Response Act takes important steps to support Michigan and U.S. agriculture as we work together to slow the spread of HPAI,” said Michigan Agri-Business Association President Chuck Lippstreu. “Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin has stood with Michigan agriculture throughout this emergency – reaching out proactively to industry, convening experts to stay on top of the latest developments, and now delivering common-sense legislation that will strengthen critical research and biosecurity education efforts.”
The Avian Influenza Research and Response Act would:
LANSING, Mich. – MABA President Chuck Lippstreu issued the following statement on Governor Whitmer’s veto of a new rebate program for fuel retailers offering E15, a higher ethanol blend:
“We are disappointed Governor Whitmer vetoed a pro-agriculture, pro-environment, pro-consumer policy that had already been approved by the Michigan Legislature. Promoting higher biofuel blends like E15 reduces our reliance on oil, supports the rural economy, reduces harmful emissions and gives families more choices at the pump. Legislators were spot on to approve this boost for E15 fuels and today’s veto by the governor was a missed opportunity.”
The recently-approved Michigan budget had created the program to provide retailers a five-cent rebate per gallon sold of E-15.
July 8, 2024 —The Michigan Agri-Business Association (MABA) Educational Trust announced it will award scholarships to 16 Michigan students planning to enter the agriculture industry. These scholarships offered through the Educational Trust totaled more than $20,000 for the Fall 2024 collegiate semester.
“Thanks to the generosity and support of Michigan Agri-Business Association members, our educational trust was proud to deliver another round of scholarships to young leaders preparing for a career in agriculture,” said MABA Educational Trust Chair Ward Forquer. “Michigan’s rural businesses recognize the importance of investing in the next generation. We congratulate these scholarship recipients and wish them the best success in the future.”
With Independence Day around the corner, summer is in full swing. For our MABA team, the past few weeks have been marked by several important developments in Lansing alongside a number of events led by your Association.
We have all sorts of activities and events coming up! I encourage you to take a few minutes over the holiday and make a plan for your engagement with industry events in July, August and into the fall! Thank you for your support, participation and engagement.
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