Michigan corn producers have approved a referendum to continue the Corn Marketing Program of Michigan.
The program increases the utilization of Michigan corn through market development, education, and research. It will continue for another five years, beginning March 1, 2023, and ending February 28, 2028. The current assessment rate is one cent ($.01) per bushel.
Of the 1451 valid ballots cast, 1,271 producers voted yes (88%), representing 81,403,166 bushels of corn (86%), and 180 producers voted no (12%) representing 12,915,870 bushels of corn (14%).
Source:michiganfarmnews.com
Categories: Michigan, Crops, Corn, Education