Posts by Janet Kubat
Former 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…
Read MoreKIMT3 News: Senator Klobuchar visits Minnesota Farmers Union meeting to discuss federal Farm Bill
KIMT3 News “The Minnesota Farmers Union hosted a lunch meeting in Dodge county to go over the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill with Sen. Klobuchar in attendance.” To read more, please…
Read MoreHometownsource: Vilsack announces proposed changes to labeling rule
Hometownsource “Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several initiatives during his address to the National Farmers Union (NFU) members gathered in San Francisco, Calif., for their 121st annual convention.” To…
Read MoreRed River Farm Network: MFU Minute
Red River Farm Network “In this week’s Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl recaps the National Farmers Union Convention.” To listen to Ann Schwagerl interview,…
Read MoreMorning AgClips: MFU president attends White House event
Morning AgClips “Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish recently attended a Communities in Action: Building a Better Minnesota event at the White House.” To read more, please click the…
Read MoreKare 11: Shoreview farmers think inside the box with hydroponic garden
Kare 11 “A farm in Shoreview is serving up healthy, fresh crops while minimizing its impacts on the environment.” To watch the news segment, click the link below… Shoreview farmers…
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