MFU Minute
RRFN interviews Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish for a recap of the MFU Annual Meeting. Listen to the MFU Minute.
Articles tagged under: Minnesota Farmers Union
MFU Invests in Meat Processing
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
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
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
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.
Farm Bill Uncertainty
With the election over, Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish wants the focus is return to the farm bill. "The top thing on everybody's mind is the importance of getting a farm bill done, hopefully within this lame-duck session. I…
Register Now for Green Ammonia Summit
Attend the Green Ammonia Summit on December 10 at the University of Minnesota-Morris to be part of the conversation on clean energy policy, rural economic opportunity and decarbonization in agriculture. The Summit will focus on the opportunities and potential of…
MFU Minute
Minnesota Farmers Union Program Director of Climate and Working Lands Ariel Kagan is featured in this week's MFU Minute. Kagen talks about hosting the upcoming Green Ammonia Summit in Morris, Minnesota. Listen to the update.
Make Your Voice Heard on Proposed Feedlot Rules
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has announced changes to feedlot permits that are nearing their expiration date. The proposed permits would require farmers to apply manure in the spring or plant cover crops for fall-applied manure. “The case they’ve made…
MFU Minute
This update is from the Minnesota Farmers Union. County Farmers Union presidents from across the state gathered for their biennial board meeting. MFU Vice President Anne Schwagerl says important action was taken regarding Project 2025. Click here to listen to…
