Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson
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…Waiting on WHIP+
Published February 8, 2020
USDA is being asked to quickly implement the sugarbeet eligibility requirements within the WHIP+ program. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association executive director Harrison Weber says USDA is cooperating with the sugarbeet industry. "Unfortunately, we don't have a date or…House Ag Committee Chair Blasts New NRCS Program
Published January 29, 2020
The NRCS has launched the Conservation Assessment Ranking Tool. NRCS Chief Matt Lohr highlighted CART during an appearance before congressional subcommittee Tuesday. "It will actually do an assessment on what practices are most beneficial for that operation and automatically rank…Treasury Asked to Address Section 199A
Published January 22, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Ranking Member Mike Conaway sent a joint letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin asking for restoration of the Section 199A tax provisions. The 2017 tax law included language that distorted the grain markets…