MFU In the News

AgWeek: Grain indemnity fund legislation passes ag committees

AgWeek “Grain indemnity fund legislation cleared the agriculture committees in both chambers. The legislation, HF2718 , operated by the Department of Agriculture would provide sellers between half and all money owed…

AgWeek: Klobuchar fields concerns on ag antitrust, wind and solar growth and childcare access in southern Minnesota

AgWeek “For insight on the fourth farm bill she’ll take part in crafting, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar got an earful from area farmers and residents during a recent listening session…

The Minnesota Republic: Minnesota Politics: A History

The Minnesota Republic “Minnesota has a rich political history dating back to the territorial period in the mid-19th century.” To read more, click the link below… Minnesota Politics: A History…

Northfield 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…

Progressive 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…

KIMT3 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…

Hometownsource: 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…

Red 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,…

Morning 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…

Kare 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…