Posts by Janet Kubat
Legislative Update: It’s deadline week at the Capitol
As of today, most legislative committees have just one or two committee hearings left to hear new proposals before committee deadlines on Friday, March 22. Last week, the MinnesotaCare Public…
Read MoreStevens County goat tests positive for HPAI
Source: Minnesota Board of Animal Health St. Paul, Minn. – A Stevens County goat kid (juvenile goat) residing on a farm with a Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) positive poultry…
Read MoreWallace Center announces winners of Farmer Conservation Leader Program
Little Rock, Ark. — The Wallace Center at Winrock International is pleased to announce the recipients of its Farmer Conservation Leader Subaward Program, an initiative of the Environmental Protection Agency’s…
Read MoreRRFN: Agricult-HER: Say ‘Yes’
Agricult-HER: Say ‘Yes’
Read MoreDrought Monitor Minnesota
Check out the latest Drought Monitor information.
Read MoreLegislative Update: Committee deadline nears
While much of MFU’s team was in Scottsdale for the National Farmers Union annual convention, the state legislature barreled toward a March 22 deadline to hear new proposals. The National…
Read MoreNew MDA grants available to aid in weather resilience
Recognizing the risks posed by extreme weather, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a new grant opportunity to help eligible producers make their operations more resilient to drought,…
Read MoreLegislative Update: Expanded budget forecast
The state legislative session is now in full swing with packed committee hearings as lawmakers race to review proposals ahead of the March 22 deadline for new bills. On Feb.…
Read MoreMFU urges Congress to fund DOJ’s antitrust work
ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) today sent a letter to members of Minnesota’s Congressional delegation urging members to work to eliminate language in the recently unveiled federal budget…
Read MoreLetter to Congressional delegation on DOJ funding
March 6, 2024 Dear members of the Minnesota congressional delegation: On behalf of Minnesota Famers Union (MFU), I urge you to take immediate and decisive action to protect funding for…
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