Forever Green

What the Mississippi River needs from the new Farm Bill

August 14, 2023

The Farm Bill accounts for hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of spending on programs that address nutrition, commodity crop production, farmland conservation, research and more. Read more

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How FMR's priorities for the Mississippi River fared in the 2023 session

May 25, 2023

FMR made progress on every single one of its priorities this legislative session. Here's a roundup of everything that happened. Read more

A win for clean-water crops and a sustainable agricultural economy

May 21, 2023

Clean-water crops saw more support than ever at the Capitol this session. Read more

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Where FMR's 2023 priorities stand at the Legislature

April 14, 2023

An overview of the progress we've made — and what still needs to happen — as we enter the final weeks of the session. Read more

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'State of Our River' event asks how we can protect, restore the Mississippi

March 28, 2023

Rep. Betty McCollum, lead author on the MRRRI bill, hosted the event. It featured discussions with local experts, including FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark. Read more