Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson

Influencing Farm Policy

Published August 24, 2022

The Midwest Council on Agriculture was formed one year ago to help shape farm policy. Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is leading this effort. "It's needed because you just can't operate the way you used to," said Peterson.…
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Undersecretary Highlights Climate and Disaster Aid

Published August 3, 2022

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson moderated a Sweetener Symposium panel with USDA Undersecretary Robert Bonnie. Much of the conversation centered around climate smart agriculture. "There's a lot of concern in agriculture about reducing the carbon footprint and having…
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Interest Grows in Midwest Council on Agriculture

Published May 6, 2022

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson continues to work closely with the development of Midwest Council on Agriculture. The multistate agriculture coalition is growing, now at 70 members. Peterson says there is a goal of 100 members. "We're starting…
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Peterson: An “Uphill Battle” Ahead for Farm Bill

Published January 26, 2022

Division in Washington, D.C. is not good news for the next farm bill. Former House Ag Committee Chair Collin Peterson says getting a new farm bill passed will be an uphill battle. "One person says the situation is black and…
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Year in Review: Names in the News

Published January 3, 2022

Leadership changes were seen during the past year. Kevin Paap decided not to seek re-election for Minnesota Farm Bureau President  and Waverly, Minnesota farmer Dan Glessing was elected to the leadership role. In 2021, Kimball, Minnesota cattle farmer Don Schiefelbein…
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Collin Peterson Recognized by Pro Farmer

Published December 20, 2021

Pro Farmer has presented House Agriculture Committee Chairman Emeritus Collin Peterson with its Agriculture Man of the Year Award. The recognition is based, in part, on Peterson's role in protecting stepped-up basis and other key tax provisions.
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Midwest Ag Coalition Continues to Grow

Published December 5, 2021

Former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson is making steady progress on the Midwest Ag Coalition. There are currently around 45 members and he’s hopeful of having 50 members by the end of the year. "They've done a good job…
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The Politics of Farm Policy Highlighted During Big Iron Forum

Published September 15, 2021

According to former House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson, one of the biggest issues facing agriculture is there are no Democrats left representing farm districts in Congress. “You can’t do anything with one party, it just doesn’t stick,” said Peterson. Former…
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