Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson

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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Farmers Need ‘Skin in the Game’

Published August 5, 2021

During a Farmfest forum, agriculture leaders offered their perspective on the next farm bill. For longtime House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, the WHIP+ disaster program needs to be addressed. "I'm afraid it is going to come back to haunt…
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Walz Gets a Firsthand Look at Drought-Stricken Crop

Published July 22, 2021

During a stop at a Crookston farm, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he does not expect USDA to open CRP for haying and grazing before August 1, citing a lawsuit that has influenced the process. The governor spoke with Agriculture…
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