Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson
Concerns for Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up
Published March 28, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says he is concerned about the time frame to implement the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Listening to farmer feedback, Peterson says the June timeline is too long. Sign-up for the program begins mid-June.…Relief Coming Soon for Dairy Farmers
Published February 28, 2019
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made stops before the House and Senate agriculture committees this past week. Perdue told dairy farmers if they can hold on, help is on the way. "Sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program will begin…Peterson and Emmer Host Joint Town Hall Event in Central MN
Published February 22, 2019
Democratic Congressman Collin Peterson and Republican Congressman Tom Emmer partnered on a town hall meeting in Melrose, Minnesota on Thursday to discuss farm policy. With the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, Peterson said there has not been a better time…Seeking Market Access for Fresh Potatoes
Published February 19, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking the Trump Administration to prioritize market access for U.S. potatoes in its trade negotiations with China. Exports are significant for the fresh potato business and more market access is being sought. The letter…Ag Committees Meet Briefly to Organize
Published February 7, 2019
The agriculture committees on Capitol Hill held their first official meetings of the legislative session Thursday. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson acknowledged the need to implement the new farm bill in a timely manner. "We're pushing the USDA on…USDA to Host Farm Bill Implementation Sessions
Published February 6, 2019
With a new farm bill, lawmakers and the USDA are focused on implementation. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky told attendees at the Farm Foundation Forum the USDA has charged each of the mission areas to hold a listening session. "We do…Looking at 2020 and Beyond
Published February 6, 2019
With the new Democratic majority in the House, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson is back as chairman of the agriculture committee. Peterson has 12 new Democrats on his committee, including ten freshmen. ProFarmer analyst Jim Wiesemeyer is already looking at 2020…Farm Bill Top-of-Mind as House Ag Committee Prepares to Meet
Published February 4, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson told local farmers and ranchers Saturday farm bill implementation is top-of-mind, especially the new dairy program. Peterson said education will be key for its success. "The old dairy program didn't work and people got soured…Johnson and Hagedorn Join House Ag Committee
Published January 23, 2019
The makeup of the House Agriculture Committee is now known. Three newly-elected Republicans are joining the committee, including South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson and Minnesota Representative Jim Hagedorn. Five incumbent Republicans are leaving the committee, including former chairman Frank Lucas…