Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson

Sugarbeet Farmers Seek a Spot in the WHIP Plus Program

Published November 27, 2019

Local farmers want sugarbeets to be included in the WHIP plus program. Lawmakers are trying to make it happen. "We're going to do our best to get them included," says North Dakota Senator John Hoeven. "We're trying to keep this…
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Hoeven, Peterson Seeking Sugar Disaster Assistance

Published November 22, 2019

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, Minnesota Representative Collin Peterson and American Crystal Sugar Company CEO Tom Astrup are calling on USDA to provide disaster funding to sugarbeet farmers and cooperatives. Farmers in the Red River Valley left approximately 118,000 acres…
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Additions Made to House Ag Committee Staff

Published November 18, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson has added two people to the committee staff, Luke Theriot and Malikha Daniels. Theriot is a Louisiana native who was a senior policy advisor for a Texas representative. Daniels most recently worked as a…
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Peterson Evaluates Reelection Decision

Published November 11, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson doesn’t plan to announce his intentions for the 2020 elections until after January 1. The decision may hinge on the next farm bill. "I can win; I'm not worried about that," said Peterson. "The…
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USDA Undersecretary Northey Learns About Yield and Quality Losses

Published November 9, 2019

During his visit to the Red River Valley, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey heard from farmers dealing with an unprecedented harvest season. Northey said crop insurance is especially challenged in a year like this when quality…
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Peterson Expresses Optimism for U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement

Published November 6, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson told Minnesota farmers on Tuesday the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement will pass. House lawmakers will likely vote on it when they’re back in session. "I've been saying for two months it will pass," says…
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