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NFU, MFU Leader Passes

Published July 3, 2026

The National Farmers Union and Minnesota Farmers Union mourn the passing of David Velde, a long-time Farmers Union leader and general counsel for both organizations. Velde, 74, of Alexandria, passed away June 26. Befor taking on the role of NFU…

MFU Minute

Published June 19, 2026

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Outreach Coordinator Brittney Johnson highlights MFU legislative meetings coming up on Tuesday in Fergus Falls in Crookston. Click here.

MN Meat Processor Opens

Published June 2, 2026

A new meat processing facility is open for business. Farmers Union Processing + Meats is located at Staples, Minnesota. The 10,000 square foot facility will slaughter both cattle and hogs and is available for custom processing. This project grew out…

MFU Minute

Published May 23, 2026

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey recaps the Minnesota legislative session. Click this link to hear the report.

MFU Minute

Published May 8, 2026

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Processing and Meats Facility Manager Robert Kasal provides an update on the opening of the new meat processing facility in Staples. Click here.

Legislative Session Races Toward an End

Published May 1, 2026

The Minnesota legislative session is in the home stretch. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says important work remains. "The ag policy omnibus has passed the full Senate on a broad, bipartisan basis that includes some important…

MFU Minute

Published April 9, 2026

The Minnesota Farmers Union has been hosting town hall events across the state. On Wednesday, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl updated us for this edition of the MFU Minute. Listen.

Farmers Union Strengthens Programs for Young Farmers and Ranchers

Published March 13, 2026

Developing the next generation of farmers was a key focus at the National Farmers Union annual convention in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl says the organization is making a strategic investment in young farmers and ranchers…

MFU Minute

Published March 13, 2026

In the latest MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl talks about the investment in young farmers and ranchers. Click here.

Farmers Call for Stronger Markets, Not More Government Aid at NFU Convention

Published March 8, 2026

The current farm economy was the big talking point at the National Farmers Union Convention this year in New Orleans. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is hearing numerous issues in the delegate sessions, but staying profitability remains the big…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union

NFU, MFU Leader Passes

MFU Minute

MN Meat Processor Opens

MFU Minute

MFU Minute

Legislative Session Races Toward an End

MFU Minute

Farmers Union Strengthens Programs for Young Farmers and Ranchers

MFU Minute

Farmers Call for Stronger Markets, Not More Government Aid at NFU Convention

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