michigan farm bureau

Farmers are expressing frustration over the fedearl government’s unclear policies on ethanol. As a candidate, Donald Trump promised corn growers he would…

Gov. Rick Snyder spoke to members of the Michigan Farm Bureau at its annual meeting in Grand Rapids today.Snyder says proposed trade policy changes in…

It’s called a "discussion meet," and the Farm Bureau’s been doing it for decades. It's a way to bring young farmers together to talk about the challenges…

The value of all the hogs, milk, corn, fruits and vegetables Michigan exported to other countries has doubled since 2006; going from just under a billion…

Michigan’s agriculture industry may benefit from an opening of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba.Earlier this month, President Obama…

U.S. Sen.Debbie Stabenow of Michigan expects Congress will take up the farm bill this week.Stabenow chairs the Senate Agriculture Committee. She’s been…

An expected congressional vote on a compromise budget bill may have a big effect on another long-stalled piece of federal legislation: the Farm…

The big, yearly meet up of Michigan farmers is this week in Grand Rapids. The annual Michigan Farm Bureau meeting helps cement policy stances important to…

U.S. House revisits Farm BillUnited States House Republicans passed a farm bill yesterday that excludes food assistance legislation. Agriculture and food…

Michigan’s agribusiness leaders are hoping Congress will restore food assistance programs to the 2013 Farm Bill.House Republicans approved a Farm Bill on…