AP writer John Flesher reports that according to state Agriculture Director Mitch Irwin, a delegation from the state signed Michigan's first-ever trade promotion agreement with Cuba. Cuban food import company Alimport is expected to buy $10 million worth of Michigan farm products in the next 18 months, including apples, dry beans, potatoes and livestock. Michigan exported $919 million worth of agricultural products in fiscal 2004, led by soybeans ($201.5 million), feed grains ($191.4 million) and vegetables ($137 million).

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