Posts by Janet Kubat
MFU supports bill to increase hospital merger oversight
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) Vice President Anne Schwagerl today testified before a joint hearing of the House Commerce and Health Committees. The committees held the joint hearing…
Read MoreBrownfield: Waltz budget includes major biofuel and soil health investments
Brownfield “The budget proposed by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz includes significant investments in biofuels and soil health.” To read more, click the link below… Walz budget includes major biofuel and…
Read MoreNational Farmers Union: Washington Corner January 2023
National Farmers Union “Following a productive two years on Capitol Hill, the 118th Congress was set to be sworn in shortly after noon on January 3.” To read more, please…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Governor’s budget released
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Governor’s budget, RFA fund, Rx availability, unanimous vote on Thom Petersen confirmation This year, as with other odd numbered years, legislators are charged with crafting a two-year budget…
Read MoreWalz budget includes Minnesota Care buy-in option
ST. PAUL – Today, the Walz-Flanagan administration announced their full budget proposal, which includes key Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) priorities. “Last week at Minnesota Ag Expo, I met with Gov. Walz…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Session in Full Speed, Majority Priorities, Lobby Day
By: Stu Lourey, MFU Government Relations Director The second week of January marked the same of the state legislative session with lawmakers already operating at full speed. With a new, narrow…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Committee Deadlines, Bills Already Advancing
By: Stu Lourey, MFU Government Relations Director Tuesday, January 17th marked the start of the third week of the state legislative session, leaving roughly 18 weeks until the constitutional adjournment on May 22nd.…
Read MoreCarbon market guide helps farmers navigate carbon contracts
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU), in partnership with Farmers Legal Action Group (FLAG) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), released a Farmers’ Guide to Carbon Markets in…
Read MoreThe Globe: Worthington food shelves receive donations
The Globe “Redwood Farms Meat Processors employees recently visited the Worthington Christian Church Food Shelf and Manna Food Pantry in Worthington to present monetary donations to each entity.” To read…
Read MoreMinnesota Agriculture: January 2023
