agriculture

New York Times spotlights U of M's clean-water crops

by Shaymus McLaughlin

May 10, 2022

The New York Times, as part of its series on "Visionaries" across the country, wrote about the University of Minnesota’s Dr. Donald Wyse and his leading work to develop new, commercially viable clean-water crops. >>

A person's boots standing in the middle of green crops.

Action Alert: Support our top state legislative priority, funding for clean-water crops [CLOSED]

April 19, 2022

FMR's top two priorities for the 2022 legislative session are each included in the wide-ranging agriculture omnibus packages. The Minnesota House and Senate will vote on these packages soon — please take a moment to send a quick message in support of these programs. >>

Where FMR's priorities stand at the Legislature

by Trevor Russell

April 14, 2022

FMR entered this unique 2022 legislative session with a slate of clear priorities. After a week-long break, lawmakers are heading back to the state capitol for the final legislative push. Now is a great time to take stock and take action. >>

Clean-water crop measures move forward at the Legislature

by Peter LaFontaine

April 7, 2022

This year, both the House and the Senate have put forward measures regarding FMR's top legislative priority: clean-water crops. Though the proposed funding levels are pretty different, here's why we're still hopeful. >>

Bipartisan momentum builds for clean-water crops

by Peter LaFontaine

March 11, 2022

Two bills proposing investments in clean-water crops are already making their way through important committees at the Legislature with support from both sides of the aisle. >>

Action Alert: Support clean-water crops [CLOSED]

February 23, 2022

FMR's top two priorities for the 2022 legislative session are each being considered in the House Agriculture Finance & Policy Committee on Monday, February 28. If your representative sits on this committee, please take a moment to send a quick message in support of these bills. >>

Bill introduced to grow the industry for clean-water crops

by Peter LaFontaine

February 10, 2022

On the first day of Minnesota's 2022 legislative session, Rep. Todd Lippert and Rep. Rick Hansen introduced a bill to aid small businesses focused on clean-water crops, marking progress on a major FMR priority. >>