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50-50 Odds for Farm Bill Passage

Published November 5, 2026

With the farm bill still unfinished after repeated delays, Congress has one more opportunity to act before the end of the year. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish puts the chances of getting a farm bill through the lame-duck session…

Wertish Included in Klobuchar Transition Team

Published November 5, 2026

Minnesota Governor-Elect Amy Klobuchar has named her transition team. The 14-member group includes Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish representing agriculture. The transition team will advise Klobuchar on the leadership of state agencies and appointments to statewide boards and commissions.…

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…

MFU Minute

Published October 8, 2026

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.

A Grand Opening for Farmers Union Processing + Meats

Published August 18, 2026

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

Published August 8, 2026

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

Published July 4, 2026

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

Published March 8, 2026

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

Published February 28, 2026

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

Published January 19, 2026

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…

Articles tagged under: Gary Wertish

50-50 Odds for Farm Bill Passage

Wertish Included in Klobuchar Transition Team

Building Relationships After the Election

MFU Minute

A Grand Opening for Farmers Union Processing + Meats

Farmers Gain Right to Repair

MFU Minute

Farmers Call for Stronger Markets, Not More Government Aid at NFU Convention

MFU Minute

MN Agriculture Faces Ripple Effects From Immigration Enforcement

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