MFU Minute
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish was part of Governor Tim Walz's trade mission to Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. In the MFU Minute, Wertish talks about his recent trade trip. Click here.
Articles tagged under: Gary Wertish
A Grand Opening for Farmers Union Processing + Meats
A new state-of-the-art meat processing plant is open for business at Staples, Minnesota. Farmers Union Processing and Meats is a federally inspected facility for the processing of cattle, hogs and sheep. "With the USDA certification, it provides farmers the opportunity…
Farmers Gain Right to Repair
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, along with AGs from four other states and the Federal Trade Commission, reached a major ten-year antitrust settlement with John Deere. The settlement, which was secured a month ago, gave farmers and independent businesses the…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish remembers the late David Velde. Hear those thoughts in this update.
Farmers Call for Stronger Markets, Not More Government Aid at NFU Convention
The current farm economy was the big talking point at the National Farmers Union Convention this year in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is hearing numerous issues in the delegate sessions, but staying profitability remains the big…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish reviews the latest Supreme Court ruling on tariffs. Click here.
MN Agriculture Faces Ripple Effects From Immigration Enforcement
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says expanded ICE enforcement across Minnesota is creating widespread fear that is beginning to disrupt agriculture, food processing, and local food distribution. Wertish says ICE activity is no longer limited to the Twin Cities…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the current farm financial crisis. In addition to low commodity prices and high input costs, rising healthcare expenses are a concern. Listen to the report.
Reform Needed to Address Farm Crisis
The farm economy and mental health were top of mind at this year's Minnesota Farmers Union convention. "Right now, we're having a bit of a crisis with the low margins, so mental health was definitely a big issue that was…
Senate’s Stopgap Plan Frustrates Ag Leader
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish describes the one-year extension of the current farm bill as a continued lack of leadership in Washington. “We keep kicking that can down the road, oh gosh, since 2018. It seems like we don’t…
