Articles tagged under: Governor Tim Walz

Walz Signs DAIRI Update

Published April 30, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed legislation updating eligibility for the state’s Dairy Assistance, Investment, Relief Initiative. This program provides financial support to farmers enrolled in the federal Dairy Margin Coverage program. The bill fixes a gap in the previous…
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Not All Voices at the Table

Published April 24, 2026

The Minnesota legislative session wraps up in just over three weeks. In this final stretch, lawmakers need to come together on policy and bonding bills. The Red River Farm Network asked Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson if all the players…
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Lobbyist Predicts Low-Key Ag Legislature

Published January 14, 2026

Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven expects a relatively quiet Minnesota legislative session for agriculture. Speaking at the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Small Grains Update meetings, Kleven said the state’s fiscal outlook is likely to limit major policy changes. “We start…
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Walz Will Not Seek Third Term

Published January 5, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek a third term, saying he wants to focus on addressing challenges facing the state rather than running a political campaign. “Every minute that I spend defending my own political interests would…
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Corn Matters

Published November 29, 2025

Minnesota Corn Growers Association President Wes Beck was part of the state delegation participating in a trade mission to Germany and Switzerland. Beck said the goal was to reaffirm the U.S.'s role as a reliable trading partner. Click here to…
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MN Ag Leaders in Germany, Switzerland

Published November 17, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen are in Germany and Switzerland this week for a trade mission. Agribusiness and commodity group leaders are also participating on this trip. Germany is Minnesota’s eighth largest export customer; Switzerland is…
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Walz Returns to Farmfest

Published August 7, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz talked trade during Wednesday's stop at Farmfest. "Make up your mind, implement and show us the result; this uncertainty is no good." As reciprocal tariffs are implemented, Walz also weighed in on that strategy. "There is a time and…
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MN Omnibus Ag Bill Signed

Published July 29, 2025

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz traveled to Delano for a ceremonial signing of the Agriculture Finance and Policy Omnibus bill. The legislation includes a $1.5 million increase in funding for ag emergencies, such as avian influenza; funding for mental health outreach…
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