Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farm Bureau
USDA Helps Minnesota Agriculture Stay Connected
Published October 21, 2020
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
Published October 16, 2020
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
Published October 8, 2020
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…Perdue Talks Trade, CFAP and More with MN Farm Bureau
Published September 25, 2020
To help agriculture deal with the market impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the USDA announced another Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, offering aid to 89 commodities and crops. Not much additional relief has been provided for biofuels or farmers depopulating livestock.…MFBF Update
Published September 8, 2020
Policy development is at the core of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. Hear more from President Kevin Paap in the latest MFBF Update.MFBF Leader on the Ballot
Published August 12, 2020
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap is one of two remaining candidates for the Blue Earth County Board. Paap received 34 percent of the vote, leading the way among the five primary candidates. Good Thunder hog farmer Paul FitzSimmons tallied…Strengthening Connections During COVID-19
Published June 12, 2020
Minnesota Representative Angie Craig hosted a virtual panel discussion Wednesday on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenyon, Minnesota farmer Keith Allen, who is a Minnesota Farm Bureau director, said one positive from the pandemic is the relationship between farmers…Ag Groups Ready for MN Legislative Session
Published February 10, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session begins on Tuesday in St. Paul. Minnesota Farm Bureau Northwest Area Program Director Riley Maanum will be watching the upcoming session closely. "It is trickier to develop areas of focus in a bonding year. Certainly, Section…Schaefer Represents MN in Excellence in Ag Contest
Published January 21, 2020
Karin Schaefer of Howard Lake represented the Minnesota Farm Bureau in this year’s Excellence in Agriculture contest at the American Farm Bureau convention. Schaefer, who serves as the Minnesota Beef Council executive director, was challenged to identify three issues critical…