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Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says Minnesota lawmakers got at least one hurdle out of the way in the state session. Hear more in this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute.
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’23 Farm Bill to Include Climate Provisions
Farm bill field hearings are scheduled to begin this spring. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says crop insurance must be preserved. The climate debate will also be part of the farm bill discussion. "Agriculture can play a huge role…
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Going into 2022, the Minnesota Farmers Union is focused on several key issues including fertilizer prices, market concentration and more. President Gary Wertish has more in this week’s MFU Minute.
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The EPA released proposals for the Renewable Volume Obligations earlier this month. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish responds in this week's MFU Minute.
Policy for Farmers From Farmers
That's how Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish describes this weekend’s resolution process at the state convention. COVID exposed shortfalls in the meatpacking industry. Wertish said that put the packer concentration issue front-and-center for his members. "We had a lot…
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Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish testified during a Minnesota House Ag Subcommittee hearing held on drought relief. Hear more in the latest MFU Minute.
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The National Farmers Union held their Virtual Legislative Fly-In this past week. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish has more in the latest MFU Minute.
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The Minnesota Farmers Union will be at the state fair once again this year, serving up coffee, sandwiches and more. Learn more from President Gary Wertish in the MFU Minute.
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The infrastructure package has at least passed one more hurdle. Learn more from Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish in the MFU Minute.
Farm Leaders Report From Farmfest
During Farmfest, the Red River Farm Network visited with numerous farm leaders. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Mike Skaug highlighted policy issues and the importance of biofuels. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discussed the drought and consolidation within the…
