Policy

2026 state legislative preview: MCGA focused on biofuels, protecting farming tools

Reading Time: 3 minutesMCGA will be working to build markets and protect critical farming tools during the 2026 state legislative session.

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E15 update: Push for legislative fix featured in regional media

Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo Twin Cities media outlets—Twin Cities Business and Minnesota Public Radio News—have featured articles that spotlight year-round E15.

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MCGA remains committed to securing year-round E15

Reading Time: 2 minutesMCGA is hopeful that federal lawmakers will advance a permanent legislative fix in the coming months that allows for permanent year-round sales.

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In line with stipulation agreement, MDA opens public comment period on Groundwater Protection Rule

Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe action follows MCGA’s efforts to ensure that any updates to the rule happen through a transparent process.

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Update: Farmer Bridge Assistance Payment Rates Announced

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Farm Bridge Assistance Program will provide direct economic assistance to crop farmers amid challenging economic conditions.

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Preliminary Public Waters Inventory Maps Released

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe DNR recently released the preliminary map for Aitkin, Benton, Blue Earth, and Clay counties.

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Advocacy Efforts Go Deeper than Congress or the State Legislature

Reading Time: 3 minutesMCGA represents farmers at the regulatory and rulemaking levels, making sure agency decisions reflect the realities of life on farms.

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MPCA announces withdrawal of rulemaking process for pesticide treated seed disposal

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe withdrawal is a positive development for the farm groups that have opposed this rulemaking since it was first proposed by the Minnesota Legislature.

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MPCA denies drainage petition submitted by environmental organizations

Reading Time: 2 minutesHewing to a rationale outlined by MCGA, the agency said it did not have the statutory authority to regulate drainage projects.

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