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MI SR0149
Resolution
AI Summary
- Requests the President of the United States and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to monitor fruit crop conditions in Northwest and North Central Michigan to assess disaster assistance needs
- Notes Michigan's fruit industry generates over $350 million annually, with the state producing 80 percent of the nation's tart cherry crop and ranking third in apple production with 37,000 acres
- Cites early spring warmth followed by devastating April frosts that destroyed an estimated 80-90 percent of tart cherry buds and approximately 80 percent of apple tree buds as of May 1, 2012
- Identifies that official disaster area declarations would enable fruit growers to access low-interest loans and other federal assistance programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to memorialize the President of the United States and the United States Secretary of Agriculture to monitor closely the conditions of Northwest and North Central Michigan's fruit crop to determine if disaster assistance is needed.
Agriculture
Last Action
Adopted
5/30/2012
Committee Referrals
Agriculture And Bioeconomy5/9/2012
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