Press Releases

FTC, Minnesota AG sue John Deere over unfair tactics

ST. PAUL – Today the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) along with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced they have filed a lawsuit against John…

MFU outlines policy priorities for 2025 session

ST. PAUL – The 2025 Minnesota legislative session convenes tomorrow, and Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) is preparing to advocate for a strong agriculture budget, affordable healthcare, support for beginning farmers…

Klobuchar named ranking member of Senate Ag Committee

ST. PAUL – Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., has been named the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee. The announcement came Wednesday, the day after Rep. Angie Craig, D-2nd District,…

Craig named ranking member of House Ag Committee

ST. PAUL – Today, the House Democratic Caucus elected Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig, D-2nd District, as the ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee. Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) endorsed her…

Green Ammonia Summit
Green fertilizer grant announced at Green Ammonia Summit

MORRIS, Minn. – Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen announced the launch of the state’s Green Fertilizer Grant Program at the Green Ammonia Summit held Dec. 10 in Morris. “MFU was…

Green Ammonia Summit is Dec. 10 in Morris

MORRIS, Minn. – The Green Ammonia Summit 2024 is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at the University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E. 4th St., Morris. The summit will…

Farmers Union endorses Craig’s bid to be Ranking Member

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) today sent a letter of support to Congresswoman Angie Craig, D-Minn., who is running to be the top Democrat on the House Agriculture…

Farmers Union honors Rice County ag leaders

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) honored Rice County Farmers Union President Tessa Sadae Parks with a Rising Star award and KDHL Farm Director Jerry Groskreutz as Agriculture Communicator…

Jim Falk and Gary Wertish
Farmers Union honors Swift County ag leader

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) honored Swift County Farmers Union President Jim Falk with a Distinguished County Leader award during a Nov. 23 awards program. Falk always steps…

Erik Hatlestad and Gary Wertish
Farmers Union honors Kandiyohi County ag leader

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) honored Kandiyohi County Farmers Union President Erik Hatlestad with the Cooperative Leadership award during a Nov. 23 awards program. Hatlestad was instrumental in…