Posts by Janet Kubat
Hometownsource: Grain indemnity fund legislation passes ag committees
Hometownsource “Grain indemnity fund legislation long-supported by Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members has cleared the ag committees in both chambers.” To read more, click the link below… Grain indemnity fund…
Read MoreChisago County Press: Ag leadership organization celebrates 25 years; women leaders being shaped by North Branch alum
Chisago County Press “The native Chisago County farm kid, currently leading an important women in agriculture organization, should not be a surprise to anybody who knew her back when. As…
Read MoreAgWeek: Grain indemnity fund legislation passes ag committees
AgWeek “Grain indemnity fund legislation cleared the agriculture committees in both chambers. The legislation, HF2718 , operated by the Department of Agriculture would provide sellers between half and all money owed…
Read MoreAgWeek: Klobuchar fields concerns on ag antitrust, wind and solar growth and childcare access in southern Minnesota
AgWeek “For insight on the fourth farm bill she’ll take part in crafting, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar got an earful from area farmers and residents during a recent listening session…
Read MoreThe Minnesota Republic: Minnesota Politics: A History
The Minnesota Republic “Minnesota has a rich political history dating back to the territorial period in the mid-19th century.” To read more, click the link below… Minnesota Politics: A History…
Read MoreFormer MFU President honored by National Farmers Union
SAN FRANCISCO – Former Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Doug Peterson received a meritorious service award from National Farmers Union (NFU) at its 121st anniversary convention, held March 5-7 in…
Read MoreGrain indemnity fund legislation passes ag committees
ST. PAUL – Grain indemnity fund legislation long-supported by Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members has cleared the ag committees in both chambers. “MFU members have advocated for a grain indemnity…
Read MoreNorthfield News: U.S. senator holds kitchen table talk with local farmers, managers, insurers
Northfield News “On a cloudy, muddy Friday afternoon, agricultural topics were discussed around the kitchen table at Twin Oaks farm, just east of Northfield.” To read more, click the link…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Where do MFU priorities stand midway through session
We are now halfway through the state legislative session, with only 10 weeks until the legislature’s constitutional adjournment on Monday, May 22. The midpoint also brings deadlines which mean that…
Read MoreProgressive Farmer: Ag Concerns About Clean Fuel Law in MN
Progressive Farmer “Minnesota lawmakers last week moved one step closer to passing a clean transportation standard although some agriculture and biofuels interests are concerned about some aspects of the legislation…
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