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Demand for MN Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Growing

Published December 31, 2024

In the upcoming session of the Minnesota Legislature, one of the biggest tasks for lawmakers is to pass a new biennial budget. Stu Lourey, government relations director, Minnesota Farmers Union, says part of that budget should include expanding the Beginning…

MFU Minute

Published December 29, 2024

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota Representative Angie Craig will serve as the lead Democrats on the agriculture committees in 2025. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish shares his thoughts about Klobuchar and Craig in this report. Listen to the…

MFU Minute

Published December 13, 2024

In the Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Government Antimonopoly Director Justin Stofferahn reports 2025 is the Year of the Cooperative. Stofferahn continues to have an important role in the business sector. Here is the report.

A Path Forward for Green Ammonia

Published December 4, 2024

Green ammonia fertilizer feeds the crop while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan said this year’s Green Ammonia Summit will consider the opportunities with green ammonia. "We're going to be…

Taking the Confusion Out of Climate Markets

Published November 29, 2024

Farmers can be paid for their conservation practices in numerous ways, including carbon markets, clean fuels and supply chain management opportunities. Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Director Ariel Kagan sees the organization as an unbiased source of information…

MFU Minute

Published November 26, 2024

RRFN interviews Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish for a recap of the MFU Annual Meeting. Listen to the MFU Minute.

MFU Invests in Meat Processing

Published November 25, 2024

The Minnesota Farmer’s Union supports small and medium-sized meat processing in the state. "We need to make sure that we're providing training programs so that we have people going into the workforce," said MFU Special Projects Coordinator Dave Endicott. "The…

Competition Issues Highlighted at MFU Meeting

Published November 25, 2024

During the Minnesota Farmers Union Convention, members heard from State Attorney General Keith Ellison and Justice Department Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Kades about anti-trust issues. MFU Anti-monopoly Director Justin Stofferahn said major advancements were made during the Biden Administration. "I…

A Unique Situation for Upcoming Session

Published November 25, 2024

In the upcoming legislative session in St. Paul, Representative Melissa Hortman will lead the House DFL Caucus and Representative Lisa Demuth will have the same role with the Republicans. The committees will be run with co-chairs, one from each party.…

Falk Awarded for County Leadership

Published November 24, 2024

The Minnesota Farmers Union honored Swift County Farmers Union President Jim Falk with a Distinguished County Leader Award. “Jim is a steadfast leader and one of the main reasons Minnesota has a grain indemnity fund,” said Gary Wertish, MFU president.

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union

Demand for MN Beginning Farmer Tax Credit Growing

MFU Minute

MFU Minute

A Path Forward for Green Ammonia

Taking the Confusion Out of Climate Markets

MFU Minute

MFU Invests in Meat Processing

Competition Issues Highlighted at MFU Meeting

A Unique Situation for Upcoming Session

Falk Awarded for County Leadership

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