Articles tagged under: Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers

Best of the Best Helps Farmers Plan for 2026

Published February 9, 2026

The Best of the Best in Wheat and Soybean Research meetings were an opportunity for farmers to finalize their preparations for the next growing season with the most up-to-date research. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorensen said…
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Frustration

Published January 2, 2026

While more details are available about the bridge payments, there’s still frustration in farm country. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Kevin Leiser appreciates a helping hand to deal with a very difficult farm economy. "But, I liken it to you…
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Former MAWG Leader Passes

Published September 27, 2025

A former president of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers has died. Funeral services were held Friday in Thief River Falls for Gary Anderson. Anderson, 73, farmed at Grygla and led MAWG during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
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Ag Budget Includes $17 Million Boost

Published April 27, 2025

The Minnesota Legislature is in its final month. The House-passed ag budget bill increases total funding for agriculture in the state by $17 million. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says there were multiple wins in the House budget bill. "One of…
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On the Hill

Published January 13, 2025

The National Association of Wheat Growers and U.S. Wheat Associates are in Washington, D.C. this week for their winter conference. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Kevin Leiser will spend time on Capitol Hill. "We'll be meeting with (Minnesota Representative)…
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A Sense of Urgency

Published September 16, 2024

Three-hundred agricultural groups were in Washington D.C. last week to stress a sense of urgency for the farm bill. “I think the important part was that it was one message,” said Kevin Leiser, president, Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers. “We’re…
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A Matter of Fairness

Published February 28, 2024

The farm bill remains on the 'to do' list for farmers attending Commodity Classic. When it comes to an update to reference prices, Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Past President Mike Gunderson wants to see parity for wheat. "Over the…
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Farm Bill Focus Continues

Published February 28, 2024

The farm bill was again on the agenda for the policy meetings at Commodity Classic. Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers President Kevin Leiser was part of the debate at the National Association of Wheat Growers Annual Meeting. "We have to…
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Developing Agricultural Leaders

Published September 15, 2023

Minnesota Farm Bureau and the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers hosted their agricultural leadership network group this past week in the Fargo area. The group made stops at Northern Crops Institute and Grand Farm. "It really focuses on leadership development…
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MN Wheat Minute

Published June 16, 2023

Tune in to Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Charlie Vogel and the latest MN Wheat Minute and learn about a trade delegation that came to the state this past week.
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