MABA Industry Updates

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An audio channel of key industry updates geared toward Michigan's agriculture industry, from the Michigan Agri-Business Association in Lansing, MI.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Updates on DC and Federal Issues

    MABA spent three days in Washington DC this week, conducting more than 20 meetings with Members of Congress, their staff, USDA and White House officials. Here's an overview of some topics we covered with them.

    11 min

  2. 12/31/2025

    Reviewing 2025 MABA Results

    Happy New Year! MABA President Chuck Lippstreu recently sent members a brief summary of results achieved by the Association in 2025.

    8 min

  3. 10/31/2025

    Presentation and Discussion at Michigan House Agriculture Committee

    On October 30, 2025, MABA President Chuck Lippstreu and Cooperative Elevator Co. CEO Scott Gordon provided an overall agriculture sector update to members of the Michigan House Agriculture Committee, and took questions from the Committee.

    34 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    Remarks by Scott Gordon, President & CEO of Cooperative Elevator Co. to the Michigan House Committee on Agriculture

    On October 30, 2025, Cooperative Elevator Co. CEO Scott Gordon joined Michigan Agri-Business Association President Chuck Lippstreu in providing an informational overview to the Michigan House Agriculture Committee. Scott's opening statement is included here.

    6 min

  5. 03/21/2025

    February 2025 Remarks to Michigan Wheat Annual Meeting

    On February 25, MABA President Chuck Lippstreu discussed current events at the federal and state government levels in remarks to the Michigan Wheat Program Annual Meeting — covering trade and tariffs, USDA policy issues, Michigan government developments and beyond.

    38 min
  6. Conversation with Brian Verhougstraete, MDARD (July 9, 2024)

    07/09/2024

    Conversation with Brian Verhougstraete, MDARD (July 9, 2024)

    The Michigan Agri-Business Association maintains strong two-way communications with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) across many areas, including pesticide regulation. Recently, MDARD Pesticide Section Manager Brian Verhougstraete participated in a meeting of the MABA Pesticide Committee to provide updates on the section's priorities. This was an extremely useful update and we appreciate Brian for joining us this week to cover some of the same updates for the broader industry. You can learn more about many of these topics at the MDARD Pesticide Section's new website: www.michigan.gov/mdard/plant-pest/pesticides Thanks again to Brian for your proactive engagement with our industry!

    32 min
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About

An audio channel of key industry updates geared toward Michigan's agriculture industry, from the Michigan Agri-Business Association in Lansing, MI.

Information

  • Creator
    Michigan Agri-Business Association
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Michigan Agri-Business Association
  • Show Website
    MABA Industry Updates