Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson
AG and CFTC Urged to Monitor for Market Manipulation
Published April 7, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Collin Peterson is asking Attorney General William Barr and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Heath Tarbert to monitor the U.S. cattle markets. With the dramatic changes in the futures market, Peterson wants the Trump Administration to consider…House Ag Committee Adds New Counsel
Published April 3, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson has announced the hiring of Chu-Yuan Hwang as senior counsel for the committee. Hwang has been an attorney for USDA’s Office of General Counsel with a focus on SNAP and other nutrition assistance programs.Ag Department Developing COVID-19 Aid Quickly
Published April 2, 2020
Help is coming for farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus. USDA is in the process of figuring out a formula for assistance. "Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is having the chief economist and staff look at the different aspects of…Lawmakers Ask Perdue for Fair Livestock Aid
Published April 1, 2020
A bipartisan group of lawmakers including South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer are asking Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to get COVID-19 assistance to farmers and ranchers soon. In a…Peterson Stops in Home District for Farm Forum
Published March 9, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson made his first in-district appearance since announcing his re-election plans at the KKCQ Farm Forum in Fosston. Farm Forum attendees applauded when Peterson said apparently, his district got the most money in the Market…Peterson Seeking Re-Election
Published March 8, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson will be seeking re-election in 2020. Peterson has served in Minnesota’s 7th district in Congress since 1991.Peterson Recognized by Ag Retailers Association
Published February 11, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson was recognized as the Agricultural Retailers Association’s Legislator of the Year. ARA President and CEO Darren Coppock says Congressman Peterson received the award for his leadership in passing multiple farm bills that support America’s…Wasserman Weighs in on MN Congressional Race
Published February 10, 2020
According to Cook Political Report analyst David Wasserman, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson is one of the most vulnerable members of the House. "There isn't a single member of Congress other than Collin Peterson who comes from a district where voters…Younggren Now Leads ASGA
Published February 10, 2020
Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren is the new president of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association. Younggren plans to use his time to set the foundation for the 2023 farm bill. "Of course, the biggest key to that is (House Agriculture…