Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson

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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Peterson: Bonnie Will Do Well in the New Role

Published April 19, 2021

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thinks Robert Bonnie will do well as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. Peterson worked with Bonnie in the Obama Administration. "We thought he was knowledgeable, very easy to work…
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Peterson Steps into New Ag Policy Consulting Role

Published March 10, 2021

Collin Peterson is working with Combest, Sell and Associates, an ag lobbying firm, in an advisory and consulting role. "Since December, I've been getting a lot of advice and calls from people saying I had to stay engaged. They wanted…
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Collin Peterson Receives Industry Award from RFA

Published February 17, 2021

The Renewable Fuels Association awarded former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson with the RFA Industry Award. The RFA said Peterson has been the ethanol industry’s most effective and passionate advocate in the House of Representatives for decades. While in…
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Peterson Does Not Expect the Dems to Retain the Majority

Published February 2, 2021

While not in office, former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson plans to stay involved in farm policy issues. In his address to the American Sugarbeet Growers Association virtual annual meeting. Peterson voiced concern about the current ag committee. "I…
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Peterson Reflects on 30 Years of Serving Minnesota Agriculture

Published January 19, 2021

In his 30 years in Congress, former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson was known for working across the aisle. At times, that meant compromise was necessary. "I had to eat some things I didn't want to eat," says Peterson.…
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#6 Story of 2020: The End of an Era in Minnesota’s CD-7

Published December 30, 2020

After 30 years in Congress, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson lost his bid for reelection and that is the Number Six story in RRFN's recap of the top stories of 2020. Republican challenger Michelle Fischbach defeated Peterson 54 percent-to-40…
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