
May 24th: USDA & COOL Ruling
May 17th: MFU Applauds Farm Bill Progres
April 23th: MFU Statement Regarding Senator Max Baucus’ Announced Retirement
April 19th: MFU to Offer Wind Energy Tour
April 4th: Nationwide Coalition Urges USDA to Protect Integrity of Country of Origin Labels
April 1st: Sign the Petition to Protect COOL
March 22nd: MFU to hold healthcare meetings
February 25th: MFU Members Travel to National Farmers Union Convention
February 5th: MFU & MHC Partner on Statewide Health Care Educational Meetings
January 22nd: RS provides farmers and fishermen with estimated tax penalty relief IR 2013-7
January 8th: Farm Bill Extension Found Lacking
January 3rd: MFU - Farm Bill Extension Lacking
December 11th: 2012 Budget Deals
December 7th: MFU Calls for Action on Tax Issues before Year’s End
December 3rd: MFU Board Member Dan Downs Dies in an Accident
November 14th: Nothing Lame About the Work Congress Faces
November 13th: Feeding America – a great way to give
November 6th: MFU Junior Youth Receive Awards at Convention
November 6th: Montana Farmers Union Honors Senior Youth with Highest Award
November 7th: MFU Honors Six Centennial Farms and Ranches
October 17th: MFU to Hold 97th Annual Meeting & Convention
October 17th: Support Beginning Farmers & Ranchers
September 18th: A Few More Reasons for a Farm Bill NOW
August 21st: Drought - the Worst in 50 Years
August 15th: Ag Officials Investigate Invasive Snail
August 8th: Montana Farmers Union Youth Elected to State Advisory Council
August 1st: MFU President on farm bill
July 30th: Farm Bill Stalling – a Disaster in the Making
July 24th: Disaster in the Making
July 18th: MFU Supports Extension of SURE Program
July 17th : MFU Youth Elected to NFU' National
July 13th: MFU Comments on House Ag Committee Passage of the Farm Bill
June 29th: WTO Ruling Does Not Require Labeling Change
June 28th: MFU Comments on Court Upholding Affordable Care Act
June 26th: Farm Bill Balancing Act
June 19th: MFU Monitors Farm Bill Debate
June 4th: MFU Joins Senator Baucus and his Trade Delegation for Dinner
May 29th : WFO to Meet in Rome
May 25th : Parker Memorial Golf Tournament
May 24th: Montana Farmers Union Presents to Tajikistan Visitors
May 21st: MFU President Alan Merrill to Attend World Farmers Organization Meeting in Rome
May 20th: MFU & MCA to Partner on Mid-Year Meeting
May 17th: Pea and Lentil Inspection Changes
May 16th: 2012 Farm Bill Update
May 2nd: Top 10 Beginning Farmer/Rancher
Issues for the 2012 Farm Bill
May 1st: April Showers Bring May Flowers
April 3oth: MFU Schedules Oil & Gas Leasing Workshops in May 2012
April 24th: Senate Ag Committee Farm Bill Summaries
April 13th: MFU to Join in NFU Washington, D.C. Fly-In
April 12th: MFU to Host Oil and Gas Seminar in Glasgow
April 3rd: COOL is Worth Fighting For
March 26th: Montana Farmers Union to Hold Farm Bill Listening Session with Senator Baucus in Great Falls
March 23rd: MFU Supports Appeal of WTO Ruling on COOL
March 9th: MFU and Pondera County Extension Sponsor Oil and Gas Workshop in Conrad
March 8th: The Power of Collaboration
March 3rd: MFU to Hold Oil and Gas Seminar in Plentywood
February 14th: MFU Schedules Oil & Gas Leasing Workshops in February 2012
February 10th: Finding Food in Farm Country -- Ken Meter Workshop on Local Food Strategies
February 7th : Oil Boom in Montana?
January 19th : MFU on Keystone XL Pipeline Status
January 11th : Finding Food in Farm Country
December 20: MFU Schedules Oil & Gas Leasing Workshops in January 2012
December 15 : Montana Farmers Union Hires Education Director
December 14: Feeding America
December 1: MFU Comments on Proposed Changes to Child Labor Regulations
November 28: Ralph Parker Memorial Scholarship Presented to Montana State University
November 28: MFU Honors Insurance Agents at Convention
November 28: Montana Farmers Union Honors Senior Youth with Highest Award
November 15: Montana Farmers Union Supports Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL)
November 15: Support Local Farms, Food & Jobs
November 2: 2011 Convention Photos
October 19: Junior Youth Receive Awards at MFU Convention
October 19: MFU Honors Four Centennial Farms and Ranches
October 18: GIPSA Rule Supported
October 18: Montana Farmers Union Elects Officers & Addresses Current Events in Policy
October 5: MFU 96th Annual Meeting and Convention - From the Soil to the Salad Bar
September 21: Ready or Not - Here 'It' Comes
September 14: Montana Farmers Union Honors Senator Jon Tester
September 13: Montana Farmers Union President Reports from South Africa
August 31: MFU Members to Attend Washington, D.C. Fly-In
August 31: MFU President to Attend Worldwide Farmers Convention
August 24: The Dog Days of Summer Mean Harvest
August 11: MFU Applauds Senator Baucus Appointment to 'Super Committee'
August 2: VoteFor125.com
July 28: MFU Urges Caution in Post Office Closings
July 28: MFU Opposes Proposed Commercial Driver's License Requirement for Agriculture
July 28: Teaching Cows New Tricks
July 22: MFU to Hold 96th Annual Convention - Save the Date
July 15: MFU Pilot Program Trains Cattle to Eat Weeds
July 15: Montana Farmers Union Joins Nationwide
July 7: 2011 Arrowpeak Camp Memories here
June 28: Eminent Domain - a changing power in Montana
June 28: Ag Summit Congressional proposals could ease rail rates
June 28: Ag Summit Budget Crunch could bog down farm bill
June 3: Parker Memorial Golf Tournament
June 1: Is Animal ID back?
May 17: TRI-COUNTY FARMERS UNION MEETING
May 3: Water Issues are Important and Complicated
April 21: MEDIA ALERT - MFU Meeting May 5, in Plentywood
April 21: MFU Awards Four Grants for Hoop Houses
April 21: Summer Camp Season Coming Our Way
April 1: Pulse Crop Informational Meeting Scheduled
March 18: MFU Delegates to NFU Convention Pleased with Policy Focus
March 8: Legislature at a Public Policy and Ethics Intersection
March 7: MFU Members Travel to National Farmers Union Convention
March 1: March 2011 Transportation
February 16: MFU Identifies Rural Concerns with President Obama's Budget
February 9: Eminent Domain - a power that should be wielded rarely and with care
January 18: MFU to Hold Local Meeting in Jordan
January 18: In Search of the Perfect Metaphor
December 14: It's Almost a Wrap - Best Wishes for 2011
December 12 : MFU Announced Joint Meetings with FSA
December 12 : MFU Announces District Meeting for Sidney
December 12 : MFU Announces December Wind Energy Forums
November 16 : Election Dust Settles and Expectations Rise
November 2: MFU and FSA to Hold Joint Meetings
October 25: Junior Youth Receive Awards at Montana Farmers Union Convention
October 25: MFU Presents Buen with the Margaret Bucher Eklund Award
October 25: MFU Honors Four Centennial Farms and Ranches
October 25: MFU Honors Insurance Agents at Convention
October 25: Ralph Parker Memorial Scholarship Presented to Montana State University
October 25: October is Co-op Month
September 23: MFU to Host 95th Annual Meeting & Convention
September 21: Democracy In Action
September 8: MFU Awards Grants for Two Hoop Houses
September 8: Montana Farmers Union Members Travel to Washington, D.C
August 24: Farmer & Rancher Bill of Rights
August 9 : Montana Farmers Union Opposes Misuse of Eminent Domain Laws
July 27: (Commentary) Health Insurance Reform by the Numbers
July 27: Montana Farmers Union Scholarship Recipients Announced
June 29: Modern-Day Homesteaders
June 6: Food Safety Act Improvements
June 2: Ralph Parker Memorial Golf Tournament
May 30: Summer Camp Season Just Around the Corner
May 5: MFU Attends Rail Customer Day in Washington, D.C.
May 4: Let the Debate Begin
May 4: MFU Presents Testimony at 2012 Farm Bill Field Hearing
April 12: MFU Supports Expanding Trade Opportunities with Cuba
April 6: Is Water the 'Next' Gold?
March 29: Montana Farmers Union Water Forum
March 19: National Farmers Union Convention Delegate Decisions
March 10: MFU Members Travel to National Farmers Union Convention
March 6: MFU Meets with Tester & Vilsack
March 2: MFU Announces Day-Long Water Forum
January 27: MFU Offers $3,500 in Scholarships for 2010
January 13: MFU Provides Grant to Electric City Agriculture Academy
January 12: Commentary - Rail Legislation to Support, S. 2889
December 18: MFU Comments on Senate Rail Bill
December 15: Commentary:Agriculture in Review
December 3: MFU Statement on Announced Rail Rate Reduction
November
November 17: Commentary:Follow the Money
November 10:FDA Approves Camelina Meal for use in Cattle Feed
November 3: MFU Statement on BNSF Purchase
November 2: Wind Workshop in Madison Valley
October 28: MFU Producer's Seminar November 6-8
October 27: Five Centennial Farms Honored
October 27: MFU Honors Insurance Agents
October 27: Parker Scholarship Funds go to MSU
October 26: Senior Youth Receive Torchbearer Award
October 26: Bishop Receives Education Award
October 22: Junior Youth Receive Awards
October 20: Commentary: Grassroots Policy Making Inspiring
October 20: MFU Members Address Climate, Food Policy & Health Priorities
Sept. 22:Commentary:We Need Health Care Reform Worthy of the Word
Sept. 9: Montana Farmers & Ranchers Travel to Washington, D.C.
August 25: Commentary:Montana's Captive Shippers at a Great Disadvantage
July 28: Commentary:Are Energy Answers Blowing in the Wind?
July 23: MFU and Agri Energy LLC Announce Plans for a Landowner Community Wind Project near Dutton, MT
July 13: Community Wind Workshop 7/23/09
July 8: MFU Awards Higher Education Scholarships
June 30: Commentary: Health care reform necessary for rural health
June 16:Camelina Crop Farm Tour in Geraldine, MT
June 2: Commentary:NAIS is for the birds...and the cows, pigs, llamas, sheep, horses, chickens, etc.
May 20: Summer Camp Season is Almost Here
April 21: Earth Day for Montana's Farmers & Ranchers
April 14:MFU Opposes New USDA Information Request
April 7: Commentary:Infectious Disease Lab in Kansas a Bad Idea
March 20:Montana Legislature:Invest in Rural Montana
March 12:FU Addresses Immediate Issues at NFU Convention & Washington, D/C. Fly-In
February 26:MFU Statement on Rail Report
February 25: NFU President Buis Will be Missed
February 23:MFU Supports COOL Changes by USDA
February 19: MT Farmers & Ranchers Travel to Washington, D.C.
February 12:MFU Offers $3,500 in Scholarships for 2009
February 10: Commentary:Shifting Political Wind
January 21: MFU Somerfeld Appointed to Beef Council
January 15:Commentary:A New Generation of Farmers
January 12: Bridge Access Legislation (MFU-MCA Joint Release)
December 16: MFU Comments on USDA Appointment
December 16:Commentary: Dear President Obama
November 18:Commentary:Can We Feed Ourselves?
November 17:Another BSE Case in Canada Announced
October 29:MFU Board Election
October 29:MFU Insurance Award
October 29: MFU Mildred Stoltz Award
October 29:MFU Torchbearer Award
October 29:MFU Bucher Eklund Award
October 28:FUI Foundation donates money for gasification project in MN
October 21:Commentary:Solutions are blowing in the wind
October 20:MFU Convention Food Drive
October 20:MFU Non-Partisan Notice
October 10: How to Negotiate the Best Wind Energy Deal
October 6:MFU 93rd Annual Convention October 24-25
September 26: Tweten Scholarship Awarded
September 17:Implement COOL as Intended
September 15:Grant Writing Class Offered
September 15:MT Ag Groups Reach Out to Consumers
September 4: MT Farmers & Ranchers Travel to Washington, D.C.
August 26:Commentary: COOL Times are Coming
August 7:Next Carbon Credit Deadline is August 15
July 29: Montana Carbon Credit Income $551,000
July 28: MT Teens Attend 2008 All-States Leadership Camp
July 25: Media Advisory:Farmers Earn Carbon Credit Income
July 25: CRP Court Decision
July 3: Agriculture Producers & Consumers Need Relief
July 1: Commentary: A Threat to the Local Food Movement
June 25:Parker Golf Results
June 18: Finally a Farm Bill
June 3: Commentary:We think we are within months of labeling
May 30: Camelina Farm Tour Scheduled for June
May 30: Parker Golf Memorial Tournament
May 19:MFU 2008 Summer Camp Season
May 15: Senate Vote Sends the Right Message
May 15: House Presents a Veto-Proof Vote
May 6: Commentary:Maybe We Have a Farm Bill. . .Maybe We Don't
April 28:Farm Bill Statement by MFU
April 16:Editorial: Farmers Share of Food Dollar Just 20 Cents
April 10: Permanent Disaster Important Component of Farm Bill
April 8: Commentary:Farmers Share
March 28:MFU to Hold Carbon Credit Sign-up Workshops
March 17:Agriculture Appreciation is Every Day
March 14:Farm Bill Delay a Disappointment
March 14:Slowdown JBS-Swift Proposed Acquisition
March 11: Commentary:Agriculture: an integral part of energy self-sufficiency
March 6: MFU Delegates Help Set NFU Policy
Feb. 12: Running from Diversity
Feb. 8:What Women Need to Know About Financial Planning
Jan. 29: MFU Offers $2,500 in Scholarships for 2008
Jan. 25:MFU Urges Congress to Pass a Farm Bill
Jan. 16:Cloning:a technology looking for a market
Jan. 15:Commentary: A New Generation of Farmers
Jan.14: Carbon Credit Meetings Set for Eastern Montana
Dec. 19: MFU Calls for Limiting Canadian Cattle Imports
Dec. 18: Commentary: Keep Food Dollars Local
Dec. 14: MFU Commends Senate for Farm Bill Passage
Nov. 20: Commentary: Thanksgiving Thoughts
Nov. 19:MFU Supports Limiting Canadian Cattle Imports
Nov 16:MFU Disappointed with Farm Bill Delay
Nov. 9: MFU Calls on Congress to Approve a Farm Bill this Year
Oct. 31:MFU Elects President & Board
Oct. 31:MFU Torchbearer
Oct. 31: MFU Junior Youth Awards
Oct. 31: MFU Insurance Agent Awards
Oct. 23:MFU Non-Partisan Statement
Oct. 23:Commentary:2007 Produces a Bumper Crop of Unsafe . . . . .
Oct. 5:MFU Commends Senate Finance Committee for Permanent Disaster Program
Oct. 3: MFU to Host 92nd Annual Meeting & Convention (Agenda following release)
Sept. 19: MFU Supports a Permanent Disaster Program
Sept. 14:MFU Opposes Proposed County FSA Office Closures
Sept. 13:MFU MembersTravel to Washington, D.C.
August 28:Commentary:Energizing Rural America
August 13:Enrollment Deadline Extended for Carbon Credit Program
August 7:Join the 8th Annual Farm-to-Table Tour
July 31: Commentary: A COOL Celebration
July 27: MFU Applauds House Farm Bill Passage
July 23: MFU Youth Elected to National Advisory Council
July 23:MFU President to Promote Food Safety & Food Security at Nation's Capitol
July 20: House Agriculture Committee Passes a Farm Bill
July 18: The TRUTH about Country-of-Origin Labeling
July 17: MFU Promotes Farm Bill Priorities as House Begins Deliberations
July 9:Farm Bill Consideration to Begin July 17
July 3:MFU to Hold Carbon Credit Meeting
July 3:Commentary: U.S. Senate Ag Committee Field Hearing
July 2: Testimony, MFU President Alan Merrill, U.S. Senate Ag Committee Field Hearing
June 5: Commentary:Safe Food Debate Continues
May 25: Disaster Assistance Neither Unnecessary nor Excessive
May 9: MFU Urges Action on Disaster Assistance Vote Set in U.S. House
May 8: Commentary: 23 Headlines:10 About Food Safety
May 4: Eating Should Not Require A Detective's Skill and Nerves of Steel
May 3: MFU Applauds Senator Tester's Biofuel Crop Insurance Plan
April 10: Commentary:The Long, Lax Wheat Gluten Journey
April 9: Montana Farmers Union Offers Carbon Credit Program
March 22:Opinion: Fast Track Trade Authority Hurts Montana Farmers, Workers by Alan Merrill and David Sirota
March 19: Drive-In and Fly-In for MFU Legislative Action
March 15: MFU Supports End to Fast Track
March 13:Commentary:Spring is Just Around the Corner
March 9: The Tally Grows for BSE Cases in Canada
February 26:Montana Farmers Union Members Travel to National Farmers Union Convention
February 22: National Farmers Union Foundation Hosts 2007 College Conference on Cooperatives
February 13:Commentary:Foolish Legislation is a Rope of Sand
January 31:2007 Farm Bill Statement
January 29:MFU Support for COOL and Congressional Delegation
Jan. 19: Oilseeds & Biodeisel Workshop, February 15 in Great Falls
Jan. 16: Commentary:Proposal to Expand Beef Imports from Canada
Dec. 19: Commentary: Ag Leadership Shifts Projects Farm Bill Changes
Nov. 21: Commentary: Turkey Season
Nov. 17: 'Seeds of Deception' author Jeffrey Smith to speak in Montana
Nov. 17:Young Producers focus on Rural Leadership
Nov. 3:Junior Youth Receive Awards
Nov. 3: Education Director Hired
Nov. 3:Ralph Parker Memorial Scholarship Presented
Nov. 3:Higher Education Scholarships Announced
Nov. 3: Insurance Agents Honored
NOTICE: Non-partison Point of Information
October 28:MFU Elects President & Board
October 25: Centennial Farms Honored at MFU Convention
October 24: Commentary:October is Co-op Month
October 26:MFU 91st Convention Goes Green
October 18: Senator Baucus Holds Listening Session in Fort Benton
October 4:MFU President to Resign
October 4:MFU to Sponsor U.S. House Candidate Debate
October 4: MFU Partners with Co-ops for Customer Appreciation During Co-op Month
October 3: Congressional Decision on Disaster -- a Disaster
Sept. 15: Spinach Scare Points to the Need for Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
Sept. 8:MFU Hires Government Affairs and Membership Directors
Sept. 7:MFU Members Travel to Washington, DC for Fly-In
August 29:Commentary:MFU Members Testify at U.S. Senate field hearings
August 28:Guest Column:Commodity Futures Trading Commission Asked to Investigate Low Prices
August 26: MFU Member Testifies Before U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee
August 17:MFU Member Testifies Before U.S. Senate Ag Committee
August 7:7th Annual Farm-to-Table tour
August 1:Commentary:Carbon Sequestration Explored
July 26:MFU State Youth Advisory Board Announced
July 25:MFU Youth Elected to National Advisory Council
July 4:Commentary:Energy Independence Day
June 29:
Camelina Field Day July 11th
June 7: Workshop.The Future of America:Energy From Our Farm
June 6: Commentary: Montana's 25x25 Initiative
June 2:
Ralph Parker Memorial Golf Tournament
May 9: Commentary: Agriculture's Defining Moment
April 25:High Energy Costs are a Disaster
April 11:Commentary:Join "The Upchuck Rebellion"
April 5: MFU Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Family Farms
March 31: MFU Hires Education Director
March 30:time to Make Summer Camp Plans
March 29:
MFU Offers $2,500 in Scholarships for 2006
March 27:
MFU Joins Farmers & Ranchers in Washington, DC Fly-In
March 14: Commentary: The Moral Dilemma
February 22:MFU Members to Shape Policy at NFU Convention
February 21:Agricultural Banquet A Success
February 2:House Budget Package Misses the Mark
January 23: MFU:Close Canadian Border Until BSE Problem Resolved
January 17:Commentary: Buy Local, Support Sustainable
January 9:MFU
Member Appointed to MT Beef Council
December 12: Opinion:Congress Poised to Break Contract with Rural America
November 22:Commentary: COOL is a Law that Deserves Implementation
November 22: MFU Schedules Producer-Consumer Outreach Event
November 18: MFU Cooperative Leadership Award
November 9:MFU Farm Bill & Trade Special Order of Business
October 31: MFU Awards Scholarship Funds to MSU
October 31:MFU Presents Highest Youth Award
October 31: MFU Awards Youth Scholarships
October 31:MFU Honors Agents
October 31: MFU Elects Officers
October 27: COOL Delayed AGAIN
October 25:Commentary:From the Farm to the Farm
September 25:Commentary:Fuels from the Farm: a promising energy plan
September 23: Montana Farmers Union to Hold 90th Annual Meeting and Convention
September 22:Joint Release: Farm Groups Announce Re-Instatement of BNSF 52-Car
Price Spread
September 12:MFU Members
in Washington, DC for Fly-In
August 30: Commentary: Participate in Your Government
August 2:MFU
Youth Elected to State Advisory Council
August 2:MFU Youth Elected to National Advisory Council
July 28:Opinion:Border Opening Benefits the Few
July 28:MFU Statement on CAFTA Passage
July 22:Follow the Food Path with Montana Farmers Union
July 21:Border Opening Benefits the Few
July 11:MFU President in Alaska
July 5:Commentary:BSE
June 17:Ag Leaders Applaud Congressional Delegation CAFTA Opposition
June 9:MFU Will Continue to Fight for COOL
June 8:MFU Awards Academic Scholarships
June 7:Commentary:USDA: for whom does it work?
June 1:Parker Memorial Golf Tournament June 18
May 16:New Grain Protein Measurements
May 10: Commentary: Rail Competition Legislation Crucial
May 11:Take Action, Be a Star:Free Day Camps for MT youth
May 4:MFU Supports Rail Competition Act
April 22: The Legislature Adjourns Sine Die and Sets the Stage for Rural Montana
April 12: Commentary: Renewable Energy:Good for All
April 6: MFU Hires Education Director
April 1: Opinion:Budget News:The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
April 1: MFU Hires Executive Director
March 22: Local Farmer Attends NFU Washington Fly-In
March 22: MFU Legislative Drive-In to Focus onFood and Fuel
March 15: Commentary: Washington Fly-In
March 17: MFU Disappointed in Senator Burns Vote
March 3: Focus on Border Issues:MFU congratulates R-CALF & the U.S. Senate
March 1: MFU Plans Rally at the U.S.-Canada Border
February 16: FU Members to Attend NFU Convention in Kentucky
February 10:USDA Baby Steps Aren't Adequate
February 9:Farmers and Ranchers Didn't Cause the Deficit
February 2:MFU Issues Statement on Social Security
February 2:Rally Supporting Montana Agriculture Planned During President's Visit
January 17: MFU Supports Tsunami Relief
January 10: Producers to Bag Groceries to Promote Consumer Awareness
January 3:U.S.-Canada Border Should Remain Closed
November 24:
BSE Scare Unnecessary
October 25:2004 Torchbearers
October 25: 2004 Mildred Stoltz Recipients
October 25: 2004 Officers Elected
October 25: 2004 Ralph Parker Scholarship Presented to MSU
October 25:2004 Insurance Agent Awards
October
1:89th Convention Opens with Gubernatorial Debate
September 27: MFU Urges Emergency Disaster Aid Support
September 17: Six MFU Members in Washington This Week
September 15: MFU Statement on Disaster Relief Vote
August 26:Senior Youth Advisory Council Elected
August 26: MFU Awards Scholarships
August 24:MT Youth Election to National Board
July 29:Follow the Food Path with MFU
June 25:MFU Thankful for Emergency Grazing Authorization
June 15:FU Opposes voluntary Food Labeling
June 1:Parker Memorial Golf Tournament
May 24:36th World Farmers' Congress
May 20:MFU Supports Drought Legislation
May 6:MFU Urges Governor to Request Presidential Disaster Designation
May 4:Join in the Fun:Free Day Camps for MT Youth
April 22:US-Canada Border Should Remain Closed
April 19:MFU Calls for Emergency Haying & Grazing Designation
April 7:MFU Submits Comments to USDA on Proposed Border Opening
April 5:Wind Power Conference on April 29th
March 22: MFU Hires Development Director
March 12:MFU Members Attend Annual Convention in Billings
February 20: Collegiate Conference a Success
February 12:MFU Hires Operations Director
February 3: BNSF Garners Record Earnings on the Back of Montana Captive Shippers
January 30:MFU 'Year of Action' Begins at District Meetings
January 23:Congress Turns Its Back on Farmers and Consumers