MFBF Minute
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
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…
MFBF President Highlights State & National Policy
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…
Numerous Issues Heard During MFBF Resolutions Process
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…
Not Just Surviving, But Thriving
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing attended the Biden event at Northfield and was happy to hear the rural infrastructure announcement. “We’re all about helping rural communities thrive; we need those communities to be strong so we can raise…
The Threat of Losing Good Farm Ground to CRP
Dozens of farm and food leaders testified during the House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Listening Session at Farmfest. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing kicked off the session with a question about CRP. "It certainly is a good program on those…
MFBF Minute
Four Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation policy development meetings are scheduled across Minnesota. MFBF President Dan Glessing discusses upcoming policy meetings in this week's MFBF Minute.
Aggies Monitor Action on Environment Bill
The end of Minnesota's legislative session is fast approaching with a lot of business yet to be done. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing says his membership is keeping a close eye on the environment bill language dealing with…
Are CRP Rates Creating Competition?
Members of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation are in Washington DC for their annual spring fly-in. While the top priority is the farm bill, Glessing says the CRP program is one area of concern. "CRP rates have been a concern…
MFBF Minute
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing is in Washington for the spring fly-in. Hear more the latest MFBF Minute.
