Posts by Janet Kubat

ST. PAUL – As Americans celebrate the 52nd annual Earth Day today, Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) recognizes its members who work tirelessly to protect the environment and leave their land…

ST. PAUL – Dr. Beth Thompson, Minnesota’s State Veterinarian and Executive Director of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health, is stepping down effective May 8 to become the state veterinarian…

ST. PAUL – President Joe Biden is traveling to Iowa today to announce his administration will issue a waiver to allow the widespread sale of E15, a blend of 15…

ST. PAUL – Registration is now open for Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) summer leadership camps. MFU’s leadership camp is open to youth ages 8 to 18. Youth need not be…

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed $8.5 million in drought relief in addition to $1.5 million to respond to the avian influenza outbreak that has thus far…

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee today unanimously approved a drought relief package. “We greatly appreciate the Senate moving on this and hope it earns final approval this…

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish and MFU member Brad Kluver of Lakeville today testified in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee in support of…

ROSEMOUNT, Minn. – Dakota County Farmers Union earned the National Farmers Union (NFU) Leadership Achievement Award for the second consecutive year in 2022. The award recognizes county Farmers Union organizations…

ST. PAUL – Today, the Minnesota House passed a drought relief package by a bipartisan 101-33 vote. “This is good news for farmers who are struggling to pay for hay…

ST. PAUL – Nearly 60 Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members spent part of their day talking to legislators and other elected officials during MFU’s virtual lobby day. Drought relief, health…