Tag: right to repair

MFU Applauds Introduction of Right to Repair Legislation at National Level

MFU President Walter Schweitzer lauded the Agricultural Right to Repair Act introduced by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez in the House of Representatives, along with co-leads Reps. Neguse, Slotkin, and Spanberger,…
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EPA Affirms Farmers’ Right to Repair

WASHINGTON – In a letter to National Farmers Union, the Environmental Protection Agency affirmed that the Clean Air Act cannot be used as a basis to restrict independent repair of…
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Rotunda Roundup From Montana Farmers Union: Legislative Update For Feb. 27-March 3

The farmers and ranchers of Montana Farmers Union believe that voting processes which secure ease and access to voting by all citizens are good policy. Members also oppose undermining the…
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MT Legislature’s Failure to Act on Right to Repair Bills Leaves Producers Stuck

When the Montana Legislature Tuesday tabled two bills related to right to repair agricultural equipment, they missed an opportunity to lead the nation. Instead, they continue to deny farmers and…
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Rotunda Roundup from Montana Farmers Union: Legislative Update for Feb. 20-24

The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the Montana Legislative Session. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms,…
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Rotunda Roundup from Montana Farmers Union: Legislative Update for Feb. 13-17

The following is a weekly update of Montana Farmers Union involvement in the 2023 Legislature. MFU is the state’s largest and oldest grassroots farm advocacy organization representing family farms, and…
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DOJ’s Statement of Interest in Right to Repair Case Underscores Importance to Ag Producers

John Deere should not be considered immune to antitrust laws because of the company’s assertion they have not surprised or deceived customers with their repair restrictions, according to a recent…
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Sen. Curdy: Keep MT Ag Moving with Right to Repair

BY SENATOR WILLIS CURDY, D-SD49 Montana farmers and ranchers face numerous challenges. Some of these challenges such as weather, commodity prices, and bank loan rates are beyond a single farmer’s…
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Rotunda Roundup from Montana Farmers Union: Legislative Update for Jan. 16-20

BY RACHEL PREVOST AND JASMINE KROTKOV, MFU GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TEAM This week, Montana Farmers Union had a busy week in the Capitol, working on the issues important to family farmers,…
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Schweitzer: Right to Repair Still Needs to Be Fixed

Recently there has been a media blast by John Deere claiming a Memorandum of Understanding signed with American Farm Bureau Federation provides right to repair for farmers, ranchers, and independent…
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2023 Montana Farmers Union Annual Convention

October 27, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Heritage Inn, Great Falls MT