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Michigan’s Inaugural Wolf Hunt Debuts in November
June 12, 2013In recent years, farmers and residents have complained about wolf attacks on livestock and family pets as the population continues to grow and expand its range. Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on May 8 signed a bill to allow wolf hunts, making Michigan the sixth state to authorize the hunting of wolves since federal protections were removed.
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Bridge to Prosperity: New Bridge Between U.S. and Canada Approved
June 4, 2013Michigan farmers are among legions of organizations expressing gratitude now that a new bridge between the U.S. and Canada has been approved by the Obama Administration, setting the stage for a sharp increase in trade between Michigan and Canada.
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Farm Leaders Make Case for Crop Insurance
March 12, 2013A panel of farm leaders urged Congress to “do no harm” to crop insurance in the upcoming Farm Bill and to remember that crop insurance is a top priority for most of America’s farmers, according to Michigan Farmer.… Read More » -
Michigan Tax Changes Will Benefit Farmers in 2013
March 8, 2013Farmers will avoid some tax liabilities and keep more of their money thanks to amendments made in 2012 to Michigan’s tax policies, according to Rebecca Park, a state lobbyist with Michigan Farm Bureau. Michigan Farm News reported that Senate Bill 862, sponsored by Sen. Bruce Caswell and signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder as Public Act 368 of 2012 to takes effect March 28, will help some farmers avoid an 18-mill property tax assessment.
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State Agricultural Leaders Praise Gov. Snyder’s 2014 Budget
March 7, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder’s proposed 2014 budget faced favorable reception from two key state groups – the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan (ALM) and the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB). They praised him for drafting a budget that supports Michigan’s agriculture industry and rural development. The budget proposes more than a 4 percent funding boost to the state agriculture department, including $3 million for an initiative aimed at bolstering the food and farm sector’s contributions to Michigan’s economy.
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Understanding the Impacts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
March 5, 2013While many of the key provisions and requirements of "Obamacare" (otherwise known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("ACA")) do not go into effect until 2014, there is much that can be done in 2013 to understand, plan, and prepare for the coming changes. This is particularly true for small business owners and their families.
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