Articles tagged under: Dan Glessing

#2 A Lack of Action on the Farm Bill

Published December 24, 2024

"Deja Vu all over again." Those immortal words from former Yankee catcher Yogi Berra is an accurate description of the farm bill process. This year is ending as it did one year ago with Congress passing a farm bill extension…

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Farm Bill Timetable

Published December 22, 2024

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing was in Washington, D.C. for the American Farm Bureau board meeting. Time was also spent amid the chaos on Capitol Hill. The 2025 farm bill was a hot topic. "Now, this is pretty…

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AFBF on Capitol Hill This Week

Published December 15, 2024

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing is in Washington, D.C. this week to participate in the American Farm Bureau resolutions process. "We're going to have meetings, but we'll hit the Hill afterwards to talk about the farm bill and…

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Time is Short for Farm Bill Debate

Published November 25, 2024

A farm bill extension seems more likely than the passage of new legislation. "It would have been nice if (Senate Agriculture Committee) Chair (Debbie) Stabenow would have brought the farm bill language up earlier than she did because timing is…

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Agriculture Can’t Afford to Kick the Can Down the Road Again

Published November 11, 2024

For Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing, the goal is still to get the farm bill done this fall. "Think about when this farm bill was passed and the extension last year; think about how long ago that was, we've come…

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Knowledge is Power

Published August 7, 2024

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation sponsored the Farmfest forums for the first time this year. "The more that our members and farmers in general have the knowledge and information, the better decisions they'll make whether it is at the ballot box,…

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MFBF Minute

Published July 25, 2024

In the report from the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, MFBF President Dan Glessing offers insight into the farm bill process. "Our message is get it done." Listen to the update. 

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Labor Headaches

Published December 20, 2023

According to Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing, the cost for participation in the H-2A program has become almost unaffordable for producers. MFBF is calling for a freeze on wage increases. “At this point it’s just putting farmers out…

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MFBF President Highlights State & National Policy

Published December 1, 2023

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing was an in-studio guest Friday morning, discussing a diverse mix of national and state issues. Minnesota has a trifecta in place with one party controlling the Governor's Office, the House and Senate. With…

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Numerous Issues Heard During MFBF Resolutions Process

Published November 20, 2023

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing head a wide range of topics on the delegate floor, ranging from the use of solar panels on prime farmland, beginning farmer tax credits to chronic wasting disease. “You never know what you’re going…

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