Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union

A Unique Situation for Upcoming Session

Published November 25, 2024

In the upcoming legislative session in St. Paul, Representative Melissa Hortman will lead the House DFL Caucus and Representative Lisa Demuth will have the same role with the Republicans. The committees will be run with co-chairs, one from each party.…

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Falk Awarded for County Leadership

Published November 24, 2024

The Minnesota Farmers Union honored Swift County Farmers Union President Jim Falk with a Distinguished County Leader Award. “Jim is a steadfast leader and one of the main reasons Minnesota has a grain indemnity fund,” said Gary Wertish, MFU president.

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Farm Bill Uncertainty

Published November 6, 2024

With the election over, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish wants the focus is return to the farm bill. "The top thing on everybody's mind is the importance of getting a farm bill done, hopefully within this lame-duck session. I…

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Register Now for Green Ammonia Summit

Published November 6, 2024

Attend the Green Ammonia Summit on December 10 at the University of Minnesota-Morris to be part of the conversation on clean energy policy, rural economic opportunity and decarbonization in agriculture. The Summit will focus on the opportunities and potential of…

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MFU Minute

Published October 31, 2024

Minnesota Farmers Union Program Director of Climate and Working Lands Ariel Kagan is featured in this week's MFU Minute. Kagen talks about hosting the upcoming Green Ammonia Summit in Morris, Minnesota. Listen to the update.

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Make Your Voice Heard on Proposed Feedlot Rules

Published September 6, 2024

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced changes to feedlot permits that are nearing their expiration date. The proposed permits would require farmers to apply manure in the spring or plant cover crops for fall-applied manure. “The case they’ve made…

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MFU Minute

Published August 21, 2024

This update is from the Minnesota Farmers Union. County Farmers Union presidents from across the state gathered for their biennial board meeting. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl says important action was taken regarding Project 2025. Click here to listen to…

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MFU Minute

Published August 12, 2024

This update from the Minnesota Farmers Union features MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey. Lourey speaks about the importance of the candidate forums at Farmfest. Listen to the update.

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MFU Welcomes Walz Pick

Published August 7, 2024

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish believes the selection of Governor Tim Walz for the Democratic vice presidential role is good for the state and for agriculture. "When's the last time we had someone on a national ticket that served…

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MFU Minute

Published July 25, 2024

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Anti-Monopoly Director Justin Stofferahn talks about prescription drugs and curtail the power of pharmacy benefit managers. Listen to the report. 

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