Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
E15 Bill Heard in Minnesota House
Published March 3, 2020
The Minnesota House Agriculture Committee heard a bill Tuesday that would increase the state’s ethanol standard from a ten percent blend to 15 percent. Minnesota Farmers Union government relations director Stu Lourey spoke in favor of the bill, saying farmers…NFU Delegates Dive into Policy Book
Published March 3, 2020
The final day of the National Farmers Union Convention was filled with policy discussions. "It's such a learning experience," said Sheila Rude, a farmer and delegate from Tolna, North Dakota. "You have no clue until you get here the discussions…Sjodin Honored with NFU Meritorious Service Award
Published March 2, 2020
Former National Farmers Union member and Minnesota farmer Dennis Sjodin is one of two recipients of the National Farmers Union Meritorious Service award. Sjodin wore many different hats for Minnesota Farmers Union between 1966 to 2009, with the most recent…MFU Minute
Published February 26, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session is moving along, and the Minnesota Farmers Union continues to monitor issues important to members. Hear more from MFU Gary Wertish in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published February 12, 2020
The Minnesota legislative session is underway and the bonding bill is one, of the many, focuses. Hear more from Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish in the MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published January 15, 2020
The signing of the phase one trade agreement between the U.S. and China is encouraging for agriculture. However, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says a lot of market have already been lost. Listen to more in the MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published December 19, 2019
Progress is being made on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Hear from Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Minute
Published December 8, 2019
The Minnesota Farmers Union hosted another successful annual meeting this year. President Gary Wertish has a recap of the meeting in the latest MFU Minute.MFU Gets into the Restaurant Business
Published November 26, 2019
The Minnesota Farmers Union and Birchwood Café have worked together at the Minnesota State Fair and will now create a new restaurant concept in Minneapolis. The focus will be on local, seasonal and sustainably sourced ingredients. The restaurant will open…