MFBF Update
The Minnesota Farm Bureau fundraising auction is underway. Learn more from Foundation Director Ruth Meirick in the latest MFBF Update.
Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
EPA Takes Public Comments on Atrazine Use
The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a draft Endangered Species Act biological evaluation of atrazine. Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Amber Glaeser says atrazine is an important tool for controlling weeds. "We want to make…
A Passion for Agriculture
Maddie Weninger represented Minnesota in the American Farm Bureau Discussion Meet. The Howard Lake native did not grow up on the farm, but found a home in FFA and Farm Bureau. "I may not have been born on a farm,…
Minnesota Delegates Ready for Sessions at AFBF Convention
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap is anxious for this week's delegate session at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention. "There's a lot of important issues in policy right now. We're not that far away from a new…
Kinney Returns to Minnesota Farm Bureau
Minnesota-native Robin Kinney will return to her home state, joining the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation as the membership and marketing director. Beginning February 1, Kinney will coordinate organization development, member growth and programs that serves Farm Bureau members. Most recently,…
MN Farm Bureau Outlines 2021 Policy Priorities
The Minnesota Farm Bureau has set focus areas for the 2021 legislative session. Priority issues include broadband, climate change, the food supply, healthcare, research and investment, tax policy, transportation infrastructure and the workforce. The Minnesota legislative session begins January 5.…
MFBF Update
The Minnesota Farm Bureau annual meeting is being held virtually this year. Learn more from Executive Director Karin Schaefer in the MFBF Update.
USDA Helps Minnesota Agriculture Stay Connected
Did you know more than 20 million Americans don’t have high-speed broadband connectivity? That's why a grant from USDA is helping Minnesota farmers and ranchers stay connected. "They are innovators, creators and entrepreneurs," said Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during a…
MN Ag Groups Glad for Section 179 Conformity
The Minnesota Legislature passed a bonding and tax bill on Thursday. Full Section 179 conformity is included in the legislation and Minnesota agricultural groups are pleased the effort is at the finish line. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Jamie Beyer…
USDA Announces Higher Blends Infrastructure Grants
The USDA will now be offering a series of grants to fuel retailers to offer more choices for consumers at the pump. These are called the USDA Higher Blends Infrastructure Grants. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap says the…
