Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson
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…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.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…Bipartisan Work May Be Bigger Challenge in Next Farm Bill
Published November 22, 2021
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thinks the Republicans could regain the majority in the House in the next election. "The big challenge, politically, no matter who controls Congress, is trying to keep these lawmakers from fighting with each…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…A New Political Force for Midwest Agriculture Established
Published September 15, 2021
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is behind an effort to create the Midwest Council on Agriculture. This group is being patterned after an alliance of agricultural businesses and farm groups, such as the Southwest Council on Agriculture and…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…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…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…