Articles tagged under: Dan Glessing
Praise for MFBF’s Shared Leadership Model
Published January 28, 2025
Hugo, Minnesota dairy farmer Fran Miron is in his 15th and final year on the state Farm Bureau board. Miron said today’s board is more diverse and represents different aspects of Minnesota agriculture. "The dedication and enthusiasm about Farm Bureau…Glessing Participates in Inauguration Day Activites
Published January 22, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing was Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar’s special guest for the Inauguration. Glessing described it as ‘a once-in-a-lifetime’ event. He was also one of 1,500 people attending the Bipartisan Inaugural Ball Celebrating American Agriculture. The incoming…#2 A Lack of Action on the Farm Bill
Published December 24, 2024
"Deja Vu all over again." Those immortal words from former Yankee catcher Yogi Berra is an accurate description of the farm bill process. This year is ending as it did one year ago with Congress passing a farm bill extension…Farm Bill Timetable
Published December 22, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing was in Washington, D.C. for the American Farm Bureau board meeting. Time was also spent amid the chaos on Capitol Hill. The 2025 farm bill was a hot topic. "Now, this is pretty…AFBF on Capitol Hill This Week
Published December 15, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing is in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the American Farm Bureau resolutions process. "We're going to have meetings, but we'll hit the Hill afterwards to talk about the farm bill and…Time is Short for Farm Bill Debate
Published November 25, 2024
A farm bill extension seems more likely than the passage of new legislation. "It would have been nice if (Senate Agriculture Committee) Chair (Debbie) Stabenow would have brought the farm bill language up earlier than she did because timing is…Agriculture Can’t Afford to Kick the Can Down the Road Again
Published November 11, 2024
For Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing, the goal is still to get the farm bill done this fall. "Think about when this farm bill was passed and the extension last year; think about how long ago that was, we've come…Knowledge is Power
Published August 7, 2024
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation sponsored the Farmfest forums for the first time this year. "The more that our members and farmers in general have the knowledge and information, the better decisions they'll make whether it is at the ballot box,…MFBF Minute
Published July 25, 2024
In the report from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, MFBF President Dan Glessing offers insight into the farm bill process. "Our message is get it done." Listen to the update.