MFU In the News

Morning AgClips: EPA waiver allows E15 to be sold this summer

Morning AgClips “Today’s announcement from EPA is good news for farmers and consumers heading into the summer travel season,” said National Farmers Union President Rob Larew. “Drivers will see increased…

ABC KSTP-TV: Spring flooding could delay planting season for farmers by two weeks

ABC KSTP-TV “Wabasha has been impacted by flooding from the Mississippi, fed in turn by the St. Croix and Chippewa Rivers.” To read the article and watch the news segment,…

Morning AgClips: Minnesota FFA Stars Highlight Convention Day 2

Morning AgClips “Four Minnesota FFA members were named the “Stars Over Minnesota” as Day Two of the Minnesota State FFA Convention wrapped up Monday night at Williams Arena in Minneapolis.”…

Victoria Advocate: Agriculture funding bills headed to conference committee

Victoria Advocate “A bill funding the state’s agriculture department and related programs is on its way to a conference committee following a vote on the House floor.” To read the…

Star Tribune: Minnesota Farmer Needs a Truck with a Cooler; Congress’ Farm Bill Could Help

Star Tribune To read the article, click the link below… Minnesota farmer needs a truck with a cooler; Congress’ farm bill could help (startribune.com)

Fergus Falls Daily Journal: Agriculture funding bills headed to conference committee

Fergus Falls Daily Journal “A bill funding the state’s agriculture department and related programs is on its way to a conference committee following a vote on the House floor.” To…

Star Tribune: St. Anthony – As I retire, I’m excited about Minnesota’s future, it’s entrepreneurs and cleaner energy

Star Tribune To read the article, click the link below… St. Anthony: As I retire, I’m excited about Minnesota’s future, its entrepreneurs and cleaner energy (startribune.com)

Red Lake Nation News: Coalition Applauds Senate Passage of MinnesotaCare Public Option

Red Lake Nation News “A broad coalition of labor, rural, immigrant, arts and advocacy groups applauded the Minnesota Senate for passing a MinnesotaCare Public Option proposal (SF2995) in the health…

AgWeek: Thinking of solar? Resources are available to help see if it’s right for you

AgWeek “Incorporating solar energy into a farming operation or small business can be an enticing option but a decision property owners shouldn’t make without doing their homework first. To explore…

Albert Lea Tribune: Minnesota pork plant could soon close, costing 1,000 jobs

Albert Lea Tribune “Owners of a pork processing plant in southern Minnesota said more than 1,000 people are in danger of losing their jobs if a new owner for the…