NOVI, Mich.–In October, Michigan dairy farmers will have the chance to decide where the state‟s dairy promotional dollars will be spent during the next five years. A majority “Yes” vote on the Dairy Promotion Referendum ballot, mailed to every state dairy producer, will continue the educational and promotion efforts of the United Dairy Industry of […]
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NOVI, Mich.–According to a recently released Michigan State University study on the economic impact of Michigan’s dairy sector, dairy contributes a staggering $14.683 billion to the state’s economy each year. President of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, Ken Nobis, wasn’t surprised by the new statistics, “Dairy has always been a substantial part of Michigan’s economy, […]
NOVI, Mich.–Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) applauds the Senate Agriculture Committee for approving a farm bill draft this week that includes key improvements to dairy programs. “We commend Committee Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Ranking Member Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), for their bipartisan leadership and dedication in moving this legislation forward,” says Ken Nobis, […]
NOVI, Mich.–The 96th Annual Delegate Meeting of the Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) was held on March 22 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich. Business conducted by the delegates included the re-election of Mark Halbert, of Battle Creek, to an at-large position on the board of directors and adoption of the 2012 MMPA resolutions. […]
NOVI, Mich.–Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) applauds the Michigan dairy and livestock producers who have worked aggressively for several years to reverse the TB designation assigned to the state nearly two decades ago. The commitment of Michigan’s farmers to protect livestock from this disease has led to 57 counties designated as Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) Free. […]
OVID, Mich.–Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) recently took home top honors from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) annual meeting, being named the 2010 Plant of the Year by Dairy Foods magazine. The award caps off an exciting year for the plant which recently completed a two-year, $62 million renovation project. The investment made by […]
