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Farmers Union Pushes for Farm Bill

Published Yesterday

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says the midterm elections highlighted the financial challenges facing family farmers and ranchers. Rising fuel, fertilizer, seed and feed costs, along with tight margins and trade uncertainty, were among the concerns raised during the…

Building Relationships After the Election

Published November 5, 2026

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says rising costs and a desire for cooperation were important factors in the 2026 election. With new lawmakers heading to St. Paul, agricultural organizations will need to establish connections and communicate farmers' priorities. “It's…

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Regulatory Pressures Likely in St. Paul

Published November 5, 2026

Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Loren Dauer says the changes in Minnesota's Legislature could bring renewed discussions over agricultural regulations. Dauer pointed to previous concerns involving crop protection products and fertilizer use. "That might be up for contention…

Three Farm Bill Extensions, Will There be Four?

Published August 5, 2026

AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Legislative and Public Affairs Andy Martin says lawmakers need to capitalize on the limited legislative calendar to complete a new farm bill. "There's not very many legislative days left before the election, when…

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FarmFest Opens Tuesday with Policy in the Spotlight

Published August 4, 2026

FarmFest opens Tuesday near Redwood Falls with more than 400 exhibitors, but much of the attention will be on agricultural policy. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins headlines Tuesday's program, while congressional forums featuring Minnesota's rural districts are also scheduled. Forums with…

Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Future

Published August 3, 2026

The Senate Agriculture Committee still lacks the bipartisan support needed to advance the farm bill this week. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she's continuing negotiations to produce legislation that works for both farmers and families, while New Jersey Senator Cory…

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Farm Aid and Year-Round E15 Face More Delays

Published July 29, 2026

Additional farmer assistance and year-round E15 legislation remain on Congress' to-do list, but Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says neither issue is likely to move quickly. Wiesemeyer said House leadership does not expect to address the farm assistance package until after…

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Articles tagged under: Agricultural policy

Farmers Union Pushes for Farm Bill

Building Relationships After the Election

Regulatory Pressures Likely in St. Paul

Three Farm Bill Extensions, Will There be Four?

FarmFest Opens Tuesday with Policy in the Spotlight

Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Future

Farm Aid and Year-Round E15 Face More Delays

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