Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union

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.'
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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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MFU Minute

Published October 23, 2025

In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Director of Government Relations Stu Lourey recaps the resolutions process and the issues facing members. Click here. 
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Self-Inflicted Uncertainty

Published October 12, 2025

As Minnesota farmers wrap up soybean harvest, they’re facing another round of challenges from trade tensions, rising costs, and the ongoing government shutdown. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish says the combination of tariffs and policy uncertainty is weighing heavily…
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MFU Minute

Published October 8, 2025

These are uncertain times in agriculture. In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU President Gary Wertish discusses the challenges seen on the farm today. Click here.
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MFU Membership Director Announced

Published October 1, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union has named Gail Donkers as its new membership director. Donkers has served as the MFU southeast Minnesota outreach organizer since 2022. She and her husband, Jim, farm near Faribault. Donkers is also the current chair of…
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MFU Minute

Published September 25, 2025

In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey discusses the recent fly-in to Washington, D.C. Click here to listen.
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MFU Minute

Published August 28, 2025

In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl offers an update on the DC Fly-in event September 7-10. Click here to listen to the report. 
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MFU Minute

Published August 16, 2025

The Minnesota Farmers Union made the connection between lawmakers and beginning farmers during Farmfest. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl has a recap in this week's MFU Minute. Listen here. 
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