Articles tagged under: Farmfest

Woman Farmer of the Year Named

Published August 7, 2026

At Farmfest, Meg Moynihan Stuedemann of Belle Plaine was named the Woman Farmer of the Year. Stuedemann is an organic dairy farmer and oversees mental health and financial support initiatives for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
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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…
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Today is the Final Day for Setup at Farmfest

Published August 3, 2026

The three-day farm show begins tomorrow near Redwood Falls. The show features over 400 companies in the trade show. In addition to an appearance by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and the candidate forums, Farmfest is hosting a new 2027 Profit…
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Ag Secretary Will Speak at Farmfest

Published August 1, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is making a stop at Minnesota Farmfest. The USDA leader will address the audience in the Wick Building at 10:10 Tuesday morning. With it being an election year, candidate forums are also on the Farmfest schedule.…
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Corn Matters

Published August 1, 2026

This edition of Corn Matters features Minnesota Corn and Research Promotion Council Chair Jordan Goblish. The Vesta, Minnesota grower highlights this week's Farmfest. Click here. 
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Flanagan: Farmers Want Stability and Predictability

Published April 8, 2026

Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, who is running for the state's open U.S. Senate seat, has made over 200 stops across the state, including more than 80 in Greater Minnesota. While on the campaign trail, Flanagan said farmers have asked…
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Farm Bill Action Urged

Published August 10, 2025

Harold Wolle, past president of the National Corn Growers Association, says federal policy decisions are crucial to boosting corn demand. Speaking at Farmfest, Wolle emphasized the need for a solid biofuels policy that supports domestic feedstocks and trade agreements that…
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‘Checkoff Delivers’

Published August 10, 2025

The Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council used Farmfest to highlight how checkoff dollars are benefiting corn farmers. Council Chair John Mages said this year’s theme was 'Checkoff Delivers.' "We want to show the people what their checkoff dollar is…
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Negotiating From a Position of Strength

Published August 6, 2025

Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is excited about the current trade environment. "I see things finally happening."  Fischbach believes the U.S. is negotiating trade deals from a position of strength. "When the President sent out some of those initial tariffs, we…
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Trade Tops the Agenda for MSGA

Published August 6, 2025

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Darin Johnson took part in a panel discussion at Farmfest about the importance of trade and export markets. "When we have 50 percent of our soybeans being exported, obviously, trade is first and foremost for…
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