Press Releases

Senate passes drought relief bill

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Senate today unanimously passed $8.5 million in drought relief in addition to $1.5 million to respond to the avian influenza outbreak that has thus far…

Senate committee passes drought relief bill

ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee today unanimously approved a drought relief package. “We greatly appreciate the Senate moving on this and hope it earns final approval this…

Minnesota Farmers Union members testify in support of antitrust proposals

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) President Gary Wertish and MFU member Brad Kluver of Lakeville today testified in the House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee in support of…

Dakota County Farmers Union earns national award

ROSEMOUNT, Minn. – Dakota County Farmers Union earned the National Farmers Union (NFU) Leadership Achievement Award for the second consecutive year in 2022. The award recognizes county Farmers Union organizations…

House passes drought relief bill

ST. PAUL – Today, the Minnesota House passed a drought relief package by a bipartisan 101-33 vote. “This is good news for farmers who are struggling to pay for hay…

Minnesota Farmers Union members gather for virtual lobby day

ST. PAUL – Nearly 60 Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) members spent part of their day talking to legislators and other elected officials during MFU’s virtual lobby day. Drought relief, health…

Minnesota Farmers Union full board hears from lawmakers, elects new secretary

ST. PAUL – Members of Minnesota Farmers Union’s full board (MFU) heard from elected officials and elected a new state secretary at their February meeting. County presidents from across the…

Minnesota Farmers Union congratulates Colleen Landkamer

ST. PAUL – Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) congratulates Colleen Landkamer, who was named USDA State Director of Rural Development in Minnesota by the Biden-Harris administration. “We welcome Colleen back to…

Minnesota Farmers Union to hold lobby day on March 9

ST. PAUL – The legislative session is well underway, with several Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU) priorities being heard in committees. MFU priorities, otherwise known as special orders of business, include:…

House committee passes drought relief bill

ST. PAUL – Today, the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee unanimously passed a drought relief package first proposed by Gov. Walz. “This is welcome news for Minnesota farmers…