Policy Articles
MFU Minute
Published March 11, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey provides an update on the Minnesota legislative session for the MFU Minute. MFU is keeping an eye on legislation that could provide tax incentives for farmers who are water quality certified.NFU Staying Engaged in Farm Bill Advocacy
Published March 11, 2024
The 122nd National Farmers Union Convention is underway in Scottsdale, Arizona, and National Farmers Union President Rob Larew does not want farmers to be discouraged about continuing to advocate for the next farm bill. During the State of the Farmers…An Eye on Consolidation
Published March 11, 2024
One of the National Farmers Union’s priorities is competition within the livestock industry. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says consolidation is spilling into the whole economy. "On a farmer level, you have three major equipment manufacturers that dominate the…Poultry Hatching Ban Could Limit Student Opportunities
Published March 11, 2024
Introduced last week, Minnesota Senate File 4702 would ban poultry hatching in classrooms for public and charter schools. Candace Fisher hatches chicks in her zoology class each year at Bemidji High School and says banning this practice would be a…Senate Passes Appropriations
Published March 11, 2024
On Friday, the U.S. Senate approved the six appropriation bills that were previously approved by the House of Representatives. The Agriculture Appropriations bill fully funds the Farm Service Agency's guaranteed and direct loans and provides $2 million for a new…MN Corn Matters
Published March 10, 2024
Minnesota Corn Growers Association and South Dakota Corn Growers passed a resolution asking USDA to gather information on fertilizer prices from manufacturers at this year's Corn Congress. MCGA Past President Richard Syverson says this is important information to assess the…Minnesota Bill Could End Classroom Poultry Hatching
Published March 8, 2024
Champlin, Minnesota Senator John Hoffman has introduced a bill that would ban poultry hatching in classrooms in the state. Senate File 4702 has been referred to the Agriculture, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee.Radke Calls Landowner Bill of Rights ‘Insulting’
Published March 7, 2024
The South Dakota Legislature has passed three bills that together make up what is called the Landowner Bill of Rights. South Dakota rancher and long-time ag advocate Amanda Radke says this legislation is a slap in the face to landowners,…ACA Applauds South Dakota Landowner Bill of Rights
Published March 7, 2024
The American Carbon Alliance released a statement congratulating South Dakota’s lawmakers on the passage of the three compromise bills that provide the nation’s first Landowner Bill of Rights. ACA CEO Tom Buis says this will have a positive impact on…