Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson
USDA Undersecretary Northey Learns About Yield and Quality Losses
Published November 9, 2019
During his visit to the Red River Valley, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey heard from farmers dealing with an unprecedented harvest season. Northey said crop insurance is especially challenged in a year like this when quality…MN Congressional Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request
Published November 7, 2019
The Minnesota Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Thursday in an effort to get a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Minnesota farmers. In the letter, the delegation offers support for Governor Tim Walz’s request and note…Peterson Hosting Harvest Town Hall in Moorhead Friday
Published November 7, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson will host a town hall meeting in Moorhead on Friday with USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey. The meeting will allow farmers a chance to talk to Northey about the severe harvest and other agricultural…Lawmakers Request Action on Biodiesel Tax Extenders
Published November 7, 2019
House Democrats sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Ways and Means Committee Chair Richard Neal this week, asking for action on the biodiesel tax extenders. In the letter, the lawmakers reference the closing or production reduction of…Peterson Expresses Optimism for U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement
Published November 6, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson told Minnesota farmers on Tuesday the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement will pass. House lawmakers will likely vote on it when they’re back in session. "I've been saying for two months it will pass," says…Minnesota Farmers Share the Challenges of a Tough Harvest
Published November 5, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson got a harvest update from local potato and sugarbeet farmers on Tuesday. The cold, wet weather is a challenge, but farmers are still trying to harvest sugarbeets. According to American Crystal Sugar Company CEO…Peterson to Meet with Farmers in Crookston, MN on Tuesday
Published November 4, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson will be meeting with sugarbeet and potato growers at the Crookston Inn in Crookston, Minnesota on Tuesday morning. Farmers are struggling to get crops harvested this fall. This meeting follows a discussion with farmers…Peterson Hears from MN Farmers on Tough Harvest
Published October 21, 2019
On Saturday, farmers met in Thief River Falls to discuss tough harvest conditions with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. Farmers told Peterson they are grateful for the help that’s been given, but would appreciate something more. Peterson challenged the…House Lawmakers Continue USMCA Discussions
Published September 27, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says discussions on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement are making progress. "It's the enforcement issues they're still talking about," says Peterson. "They've been trading paper back and forth almost every day." Peterson told reporters…