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Minnesota Farm Bureau talks legislative priorities during day on the hill

Wednesday, March 19

Minnesota Farm Bureau members gathered at the state capitol in St. Paul to discuss legislative priorities with lawmakers this week. President Dan Glessing says there was a lot of engagement. “We had 175 members on the Hill Tuesday, and we started out the day...

Michigan Farm Bureau hopeful for legislative wins

Thursday, March 13

A lobbyist with Michigan Farm Bureau says she expects to see support for several bills that would benefit agriculture during this year’s session in Lansing. Rebecca Park tells Brownfield the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak has increased lawmakers’ attention on ag issues. “I do think that...

Next 2025 Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

Monday, March 10

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The next Legislative Forum for the 2025 legislative session is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Stringer Fine Arts Center, 600 W. 11th Ave.The Reno County legislators who have been invited to...

The first half of Indiana’s legislative session is complete

Tuesday, February 25

The director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says property taxes have dominated the first half of the Indiana legislative session. Andy Tauer says finding a solution is a priority for the organization and its members. “Senate Bill One is the large property...

House Debate Incident Raised during Hutchinson Legislative Forum

Saturday, February 15

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — It's a long standing tradition in the Kansas House of Representatives when a member carries a bill on floor debate for the first time to go through an “initiation,” where, usually, some warmhearted bantering takes place. Last Thursday,...

Hutchinson Chamber 2025 Legislative Forum to Begin Feb. 15

Thursday, February 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 21, 2025) — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum dates: • Saturday, February 15: 9:00am - 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, B.J. Warner Recital...

Missouri corn growers focused on new legislative session

Thursday, January 30

The associate director of policy with the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) says a new state legislative session brings new priorities for the organization. Jacob Knaebel tells Brownfield securing further support and certainty for ethanol is at the forefront. “The biofuels infrastructure incentive program...

Iowa Pork seeks FAD resources during Iowa Legislative Session

Wednesday, January 29

The Iowa Pork Producers Association is tracking some animal health issues during the ongoing Iowa Legislative Session. IPPA Public Policy Director Ben Nuelle says, “One of our top priorities at the Statehouse, as we’ve done for the last several years, is continuing to support...

McPherson Chamber to Host 2025 Legislative Update Feb. 8

Monday, January 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce’s Civic Awareness Committee invites you to the annual Legislative Update on February 8th at 9:00 a.m. at Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU), 2090 E. Ave. A., McPherson. This event is a key part of our...

Evaluating MAEAP ahead of legislative renewals

Thursday, January 23

Michigan agricultural leaders are evaluating the future of the state’s voluntary environmental stewardship program and its funding before reauthorization is needed in December. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Senior Conservation and Regulatory Relations Specialist Laura Campbell is the co-chair of the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Program, MAEAP,...

Chamber Announces Upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum Dates

Tuesday, January 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (January 21, 2025) — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum dates:Saturday, February 15: 9:00am - 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E....

Minnesota Farm Bureau legislative priorities include generational farming

Thursday, January 16

The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session began this week and Minnesota Farm Bureau director of public policy Loren Dauer says the organization has several priorities. “This year with everything that’s going on, we wanted to take another stab at what really is affecting our membership...