Articles tagged under: Gary Wertish

Farm Bill Uncertainty

Published November 6, 2024

With the election over, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish wants the focus is return to the farm bill. "The top thing on everybody's mind is the importance of getting a farm bill done, hopefully within this lame-duck session. I…
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MFU Minute

Published October 21, 2024

In the weekly update from the Minnesota Farmers Union, MFU President Gary Wertish speaks about the importance of trade relationships. Wertish was part of a news briefing this past week in a discussion about tariffs. Listen to the update.
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Farmers Union Participates in G7 Event

Published September 30, 2024

The National Farmers Union was represented at the G7 Agricultural Ministerial meeting in Italy. National Farmers Union Rob Larew, North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne and Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish met with other ag leaders to discuss…
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MFU Minute

Published September 18, 2024

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish participated in the National Farmers Union Fly-in to Washington D.C. to promote passage of the farm bill. Listen to the update. 
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MFU Welcomes Walz Pick

Published August 7, 2024

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish believes the selection of Governor Tim Walz for the Democratic vice presidential role is good for the state and for agriculture. "When's the last time we had someone on a national ticket that served…
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Additional Scrutiny for Large Dairy Farms

Published March 21, 2024

A bill that triggers a full environmental impact statement for farms with more than 10,000 animal units was reviewed in the Minnesota House Environment and Natural Resources Committee Wednesday. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish testified in favor of this…
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An Eye on Consolidation

Published March 11, 2024

One of the National Farmers Union’s priorities is competition within the livestock industry. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says consolidation is spilling into the whole economy. "On a farmer level, you have three major equipment manufacturers that dominate the…
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MFU Minute

Published December 30, 2023

In this week's MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish outlines the organization's policy priorities for the coming year.
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MFU Announces Special Orders

Published November 26, 2023

The Minnesota Farmers Union has established its special orders for the next year.  Affordable and accessible healthcare in rural communities is a priority. “Healthcare is important to everybody,” said Gary Wertish, president. Other special orders include investing in climate resilience,…
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MFU Minute

Published September 20, 2023

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish joins us to talk about the MFU fly-in and a recent trade trip. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.
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