MFU Minute
In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Director of Government Relations Stu Lourey recaps the resolutions process and the issues facing members. Click here.
Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
Self-Inflicted Uncertainty
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…
MFU Minute
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.
MFU Membership Director Announced
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…
MFU Minute
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.
MFU Minute
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.
MFU Minute
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.
A Skilled Workforce for Small Meat Processors
The Minnesota Farmers Union is leading an effort to help small meat processors with workforce issues. "Those small meat processors serve small to medium-sized family farms with custom processing," said Paul Sobocinski, who is part of the MFU Bottleneck Project.…
MFU Minute
In the MFU Minute, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish discusses the latest developments in tariff and trade negotiations. Listen now.
MN Senate Tax Bill Boosts Ag Homestead Credit
The tax bill released by the Minnesota Senate has provisions that support agriculture. "Legislators continue to improve Minnesota's Ag Homestead Tax Credit this year," said Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey. "With the leadership of Senator (Aric) Putnam,…
