Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson

Peterson Hears from MN Farmers on Tough Harvest

Published Yesterday

On Saturday, farmers met in Thief River Falls to discuss tough harvest conditions with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. Farmers told Peterson they are grateful for the help that’s been given, but would appreciate something more. Peterson challenged the…
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House Lawmakers Continue USMCA Discussions

Published September 27, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says discussions on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement are making progress. "It's the enforcement issues they're still talking about," says Peterson. "They've been trading paper back and forth almost every day." Peterson told reporters…
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Another Attempt to Delist Gray Wolf

Published September 26, 2019

Minnesota Representatives Collin Peterson and Pete Stauber have introduced legislation to return the management of the gray wolf to state control. Management of gray wolves was transferred from the state to federal level after a 2014 court ruling. Farm Bureau,…
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House Lawmakers Write EPA on Small Refinery Waivers

Published September 22, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson and other House lawmakers sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Friday, asking Wheeler to address damage caused by small refinery exemptions. In the letter,…
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House Democrats Work to Secure MFP Funding

Published September 17, 2019

Efforts are underway to include language in the continuing resolution to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture move forward with the Market Facilitation Program payments. That’s according to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, Livestock Subcommittee Chairman Jim Costa and…
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Fischbach Seeking Congressional Seat

Published September 3, 2019

The former lieutenant governor and president of the Minnesota Senate is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 7th District. Michelle Fischbach is a Republican from Paynesville and is hoping to face incumbent Collin Peterson in the 2020 general election.
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MN Farmers Voice Concerns at House Ag Listening Session

Published August 7, 2019

Renewable fuels, tough growing conditions and trade were all part of Wednesday's House Agriculture Committee Listening Session at Farmfest. At the beginning of the discussion, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap asked for continued bipartisan work on trade. House…
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Conaway: Not Seeking Another Term

Published August 1, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Mike Conaway has announced he will not seek reelection in 2020. In a statement, Chairman Collin Peterson praised Conaway. Peterson said Conaway “has been a steadfast champion for America’s farmers and ranchers.” Peterson and Conaway…
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Lawmakers to Address USMCA in the Fall

Published July 29, 2019

House lawmakers didn’t ratify the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement before the August recess. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says no one knows for sure the path forward on getting USMCA ratified. Talking with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Peterson…
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