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Articles tagged under: Minnesota Legislature

Farm Measures Remain Stalled at Capitol

Published May 8, 2026

The Minnesota legislative session is entering its final week and Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says there’s still a lot of work to be done. "It's a bit of a mixed bag for agriculture, at the moment. We did pass the…
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Minnesota Farm Policy Uncertain as Session Nears End

Published May 5, 2026

With the end in sight for Minnesota legislature, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Specialist Hunter Pederson says some provisions like the Farmer-Lender-Mediation program might be tabled until next year. "On the House side, their ag committee was not able…
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Legislative Session Races Toward an End

Published May 1, 2026

The Minnesota legislative session is in the home stretch. Minnesota Farmers Union Director of Public Policy Stu Lourey says important work remains. "The ag policy omnibus has passed the full Senate on a broad, bipartisan basis that includes some important…
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Minnesota Ag Budget Moves Forward Despite Tight Finances

Published April 13, 2026

Minnesota Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Aric Putnam expects ag spending to be reduced this year due to the economic landscape. Policy priorities are still getting attention. "There's some basic stuff that the Department of Ag would like to see us…
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Minnesota Bill Would Ban Paraquat

Published March 12, 2026

A proposal moving through the Minnesota Legislature would ban the sale and use of the herbicide paraquat in the state. Supporters say the chemical has been linked to serious health concerns, including Parkinson’s disease. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told…
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Lawmakers Debate Restrictions on Treated Crop Seeds

Published March 12, 2026

A proposal advancing in the Minnesota House would restrict the use of neonicotinoid insecticides and certain treated crop seeds across the state. House File 3704, authored by House Assistant DFL Floor Leader Kristi Pursell, would prohibit the sale or distribution…
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Lawmakers React to Frerick Presentation

Published March 5, 2026

The reaction to the Austin Frerick presentation in the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee was wide-ranging. Shoreview DFL Representative David Gottfried praised the discussion and said more should be done for small farms. "By shaping the market to be more conducive to…
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Intential Damage to Farm Equipment Merits Misdemeanor Charge

Published March 4, 2026

Intentional damage to farm equipment would be a gross misdemeanor if a bill in the Minnesota House moves forward. Representative Bobbie Harder of Henderson is carrying the bill. She cited one incident in Meeker County where a six-foot piece of…
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Mediation Program Seen as Lifeline for Farmers

Published March 3, 2026

Minnesota lawmakers are moving to strengthen the state’s farmer lender mediation program. “It's a hard time to be a farmer right now and we're looking at probably close twice as many opportunities for people to have to negotiate with their…
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$3.7 Billion Surplus Forecast

Published March 1, 2026

Minnesota Management and Budget has released its February budget forecast. The 2026-2027 biennium balance is forecast at $3.7 billion. That’s up $1.3 billion from November. Several challenges to the Minnesota economy were identified, including agriculture. The outlook for lower farm…
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