Posts by Janet Kubat
FTC, Minnesota AG sue John Deere over unfair tactics
ST. PAUL – Today the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced they have filed a lawsuit against John…
Read MoreLegislative Update: 2025 state legislative session starts
Noon on Tuesday, Jan. 14, marked the start of the 2025 legislative session. Though the start in the House was marked by consternation, controversy and impending court challenges, the end…
Read MoreMFU outlines policy priorities for 2025 session
ST. PAUL – The 2025 Minnesota legislative session convenes tomorrow, and Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is preparing to advocate for a strong agriculture budget, affordable healthcare, support for beginning farmers…
Read MoreLegislative Update: 2025 Legislative session to begin Jan. 14
On Jan. 14, lawmakers will convene in St. Paul for what is sure to be an unusual session. That said, and at a most basic level, lawmakers’ charge remains the…
Read MoreBusiness Planning for Agritourism Businesses
PELICAN RAPIDS, MN. (1/7/2025)—Do you have a farm business idea that includes bringing visitors on farm somehow? From farm stands to on-farm events, petting zoos, and everything in-between, these are…
Read MoreMinnesota Agriculture: January 2025
MSN: Rep. Craig wins top Dem post on House Ag Committee
Source: MSN After a four-year absence, a Minnesotan will return to leadership on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, after Rep. Angie Craig gained support from her Democratic colleagues on Tuesday.…
Read MorePNS: Potential water protector sits on state’s frozen farm fields
Clean drinking water doesn’t just come from replacing lead pipes. Solutions also rest on Minnesota’s farm fields, and this time of year, some rural acreage has been planted with seeds…
Read MoreFunding available to help farmers finance new cooperatives
Source: Minnesota Department of Agriculture ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for funding to support the development of agricultural cooperatives in the state. The…
Read MoreKlobuchar named ranking member of Senate Ag Committee
ST. PAUL – Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has been named the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. The announcement came Wednesday, the day after Rep. Angie Craig, D-2nd District,…
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