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‘Time to Get the Farm Bill Done’

Published August 5, 2026

The last farm bill to pass was pre-COVID. "It's time to get the farm bill done," said Dan Glessing, president, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. "When you look at the conservation title, the rural development title, doubling down on the trade,…

MFBF Announces Members of the 2026-2027 ‘The Herd’

Published August 3, 2026

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation has announced the fourth class of ‘The Herd.’ This program is for members aged 18-23 who highlight their passion for agriculture on social media. This year’s participants are Ambra Andrist, Katelynn Mehlop, Haleigh Reiland, Keeley…

MFBF Welcomes Kaitlyn Taylor

Published June 3, 2026

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation has hired Kaitlyn Taylor as the Northwest Minnesota membership and marketing specialist. Taylor is a Hawley, Minnesota native and University of Minnesota-Crookston graduate. Her background includes time with the Farm Service Agency and Riverview LLP.

Wins and Disappointments in St. Paul

Published May 20, 2026

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing said farmers saw both wins and disappointments during the recently completed Minnesota legislative session. Glessing said Farm Bureau members were disappointed lawmakers failed to pass a full agriculture bill, but pointed to positive developments in…

A Victory for Farmers and Consumers

Published May 14, 2026

Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Dan Glessing called the House E15 vote a major victory for consumers and farmers. “It’s a cheaper choice for consumers, but more importantly, it’s homegrown,” said Glessing. “At the end of the day, it’s a…

Minnesota Farm Policy Uncertain as Session Nears End

Published May 5, 2026

With the end in sight for Minnesota legislature, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Specialist Hunter Pederson says some provisions like the Farmer-Lender-Mediation program might be tabled until next year. "On the House side, their ag committee was not able…

Minnesotan Graduates From AFBF PALS Program

Published March 17, 2026

The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation announced Amanda Durow, Hastings, graduated from the American Farm Bureau Federation Partners in Advocacy Leadership program during the AFBF Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference in Portland. Durow is one of only ten ag leaders nationwide…

Markup Expected Next Week

Published February 16, 2026

Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing says the new farm bill text is very similar to what was voted on in the House Agriculture Committee just over a year ago. "We had GT (House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn Thompson) on with…

LEAP Conference Included Leadership Awards

Published February 2, 2026

During the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Leadership, Education, Advocacy and Promotion Conference, Katie Lee of East Polk County Farm Bureau earned the Golden Apple Award for her support of ag education and the Ag in the Classroom program. The Young…

A Multifaceted Approach Needed to Address Farm Economy

Published January 15, 2026

The farm financial situation overshadowed many of the discussions at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention. Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing doesn’t see an easy fix. "From an organizational standpoint, we're looking at a multifaceted approach, whether that's more trade…

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‘Time to Get the Farm Bill Done’

MFBF Announces Members of the 2026-2027 ‘The Herd’

MFBF Welcomes Kaitlyn Taylor

Wins and Disappointments in St. Paul

A Victory for Farmers and Consumers

Minnesota Farm Policy Uncertain as Session Nears End

Minnesotan Graduates From AFBF PALS Program

Markup Expected Next Week

LEAP Conference Included Leadership Awards

A Multifaceted Approach Needed to Address Farm Economy

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