Articles tagged under: Pierce Bennett
MFBF Minute
Published April 1, 2024
Minnesota's 2024 legislative session has reached the halfway point. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett joins this week's MFBF Minute to provide an update from St. Paul.Incentives Favored to Address Nitrate Contamination
Published March 28, 2024
The Minnesota legislative session is at the halfway point. The topic of nitrates in groundwater, especially in southeastern Minnesota, has dominated the conversation in the agriculture and environment committees. Minnesota Farm Bureau Public Policy Director Pierce Bennett emphasizes farmers have…MFBF Minute
Published February 23, 2024
The Minnesota legislative session continues. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett is preparing for the organization’s Day on the Hill March 19. Get the details from this edition of the MFBF Minute.LEAP Conference Highlights MFBF Policy
Published February 5, 2024
Minnesota Farm Bureau Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett sees the district meetings as an opportunity to hear from members as he prepares for the upcoming legislative session. Bennett said this past weekend's Leadership Education Advocacy and Promotion Conference was…MFBF Minute
Published December 17, 2023
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation was part of the American Farm Bureau Federation resolutions meeting this past week. Hear from MFBF Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett in this week’s MFBF Minute.MFBF Minute
Published November 27, 2023
The Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation has set its priority issues for the coming year. MFBF Director of Public Policy Pierce Bennett discusses the importance of supporting beginning and emerging farmers. Other priority issues include sustainability, rural vitality, research, energy and…New WOTUS Rule On The Way
Published July 2, 2023
The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers are now working to amend the final Revised Definition of Waters of the United States rule to stay consistent with the Supreme Court Ruling. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Pierce…MFBF Minute
Published June 15, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Director Pierce Bennet discusses the organization's recent fly-in to Washington D.C. in this week's MFBF Minute.Rules Working for Agriculture
Published June 5, 2023
The Supreme Court Decision in Sackett versus EPA means changes will be made to current rules. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Director Pierce Bennett says the Supreme Court’s decision in the Sackett versus EPA will impact recently enacted rules.…