Press Releases

MFU outlines policy priorities for 2023 session

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) looks forward to working with the Walz-Flanagan administration and Minnesota’s legislators in the 2023 legislative session to make Minnesota an even better place…

MFU hosts meeting on creating a fairer economy

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The economy and inflation were top issues in the election and research shows that voters blame the monopolization of markets for rising inflation. Minnesota Farmers Union…

R5DC presents MFU with Exceptional Regional Partner award

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) thanks Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) for presenting the organization with its 2022 Exceptional Regional Partner of the Year award. The award…

MFU supports strengthening Renewable Fuel Standard

ST. PAUL, Minn. – On Dec. 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal calling for increased use of biofuels in the nation’s fuel supply over the next…

Farmers Union honors four members at annual banquet

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) honored four of its members for their service to agriculture and Farmers Union during their annual banquet, Nov. 19. Alan Perish of Todd…

Minnesota Farmers Union members adopt special orders, elect delegates to national convention

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members adopted special orders and elected delegates to the National Farmers Union Convention at their 81st annual state convention, held Nov. 18-20 in…

Author Sarah Vogel speaks at MFU annual convention

ST. PAUL – Sarah Vogel, author of “The Farmer’s Lawyer: The North Dakota Nine and the Fight to Save the Family Farm,” was the keynote speaker at the 81st annual…

Farmers Union members participate in seminars on carbon markets, meat processing, insurance and women in leadership

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) kicked off its 81st annual state convention today with four panel discussions. The first, “Meat Processing: Update on MFU’s Efforts to Build a…

Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation participates in Give to the Max Day

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union Foundation is proud to participate in the 14th annual Give to the Max Day on Thursday, Nov. 17. Give to the Max is a…

MFU renews call for establishment of grain indemnity fund

ST. PAUL – Global Processing Inc., based in Kanawha, Iowa, with operations in Hope, Minn., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Oct. 24. Anyone who has not received payment for…