Posts by Janet Kubat
Minnesota Agriculture: April 2026
Legislative Update: Senate Ag Committee acts on policy bill
Just a day away from a weekslong legislative break, lawmakers at the state Capitol are holding packed hearings to consider priority bills ahead of legislative deadline on Friday, March 27.…
Read MoreLegislative Update: State Senate passes first ag bill
Editor’s note: Beginning this week, we are using the legislative district number instead of the town the legislator is from. To find your legislative district, go to www.sos.mn.gov/election-administration-campaigns/data-maps/. On March…
Read MoreMinnesota Agriculture: March 2026
MFU members attend NFU Convention
NEW ORLEANS – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members were in New Orleans March 7-9 for the 124th anniversary convention of National Farmers Union (NFU) where 500 farmers and ranchers from…
Read MoreLegislative Update: DAIRI bill moves ahead
Now over a week from our annual Lobby Day drive-in and just weeks from the legislative deadline to hear new bills, Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) staff and members have been…
Read MoreRedwood County member earns national award
WABASSO, Minn. – A longtime farmer, farm organizer and Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) member received the Bruce Miller award at the 124th anniversary National Farmers Union (NFU) Convention held March 7-9…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Wertish testifies on Farmer-Lender Mediation
This has been a busy week for Minnesota Farmers Union as nearly 100 Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members and staff joined lawmakers at the Capitol as part of our annual…
Read MoreMinnesota Farmers Union members gather for Lobby Day
ST. PAUL – More than 80 Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members traveled to St. Paul on March 3 for MFU’s Lobby Day. Members met with nearly 40 policymakers, including Lt.…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Remember to sign up for Lobby Day
It’s now the second full week of the state legislative session and committees are in full swing, including with consideration of MFU priorities. While preparing for MFU Lobby Day next…
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