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Farmers Lean on State Programs

Published December 18, 2025

Big Stone County Farmers Union President Peter Schwagerl told Minnesota lawmakers that ongoing federal trade uncertainty is adding financial strain to farm operations already facing tight margins. “Federal policy has emphasized the feeling of uncertainty that has been following us…

MFU Minute

Published December 18, 2025

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Anti-Monopoly Director Justin Stofferahn recaps a recent webinar on antitrust, price-fixing and more. Click here to learn more.

MFU Minute

Published December 3, 2025

In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl highlights next month's MFU Women's Conference. Click here.

Reform Needed to Address Farm Crisis

Published November 28, 2025

The farm economy and mental health were top of mind at this year's Minnesota Farmers Union convention. "Right now, we're having a bit of a crisis with the low margins, so mental health was definitely a big issue that was…

Five Special Orders Approved

Published November 24, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union re-elected Gary Wertish as president and Anne Schwagerl as vice president. Delegates passed five special orders; addressing the farm crisis, calling for an end to the trade war, a reversal of healthcare cuts, support for the…

MFU Awards Presented

Published November 24, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union honored Matt Kruger of Pine Island with its Rising Star Award. Claudine Arndt, who is the Director of Minnesota Cooks and Membership for Minnesota Farmers Union, was recognized for her dedicated service. Franklin Turnock of Aitkin…

MFU Minute

Published November 21, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union hosted its annual convention this past weekend. Ahead of the meeting, MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey was featured in the MFU Minute, highlighting the policy discussions happening at the convention. Click here to listen.

A Busy Weekend for MFU Members

Published November 17, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union will meet Friday-Sunday for its 84th annual convention. The Minneapolis event will include elections and policy debate. Special sessions are planned on farm transitions, farm-scale renewable energy and 'building on Minnesota's cooperative legacy.'

Senate’s Stopgap Plan Frustrates Ag Leader

Published November 12, 2025

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish describes the one-year extension of the current farm bill as a continued lack of leadership in Washington. “We keep kicking that can down the road, oh gosh, since 2018. It seems like we don’t…

MFU Minute

Published November 5, 2025

Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish offers his perspective on the U.S.-China trade negotiations in the latest MFU Minute. Listen to the report.

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Farmers Lean on State Programs

MFU Minute

MFU Minute

Reform Needed to Address Farm Crisis

Five Special Orders Approved

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Senate’s Stopgap Plan Frustrates Ag Leader

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