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Additions Made to House Ag Committee Staff

Published November 18, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson has added two people to the committee staff, Luke Theriot and Malikha Daniels. Theriot is a Louisiana native who was a senior policy advisor for a Texas representative. Daniels most recently worked as a…

Lawmakers Seek Federal Intervention in Propane Shortage

Published November 15, 2019

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has sent a letter to the head of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding the current propane shortages for farmers and grain elevators. The lawmakers contend efforts must be taken to maintain a continuous propane…

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Peterson Evaluates Reelection Decision

Published November 11, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson doesn’t plan to announce his intentions for the 2020 elections until after January 1. The decision may hinge on the next farm bill. "I can win; I'm not worried about that," said Peterson. "The…

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…

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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…

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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…

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Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson

Additions Made to House Ag Committee Staff

Lawmakers Seek Federal Intervention in Propane Shortage

Peterson Evaluates Reelection Decision

USDA Undersecretary Northey Learns About Yield and Quality Losses

MN Congressional Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request

Peterson Hosting Harvest Town Hall in Moorhead Friday

Lawmakers Request Action on Biodiesel Tax Extenders

Peterson Expresses Optimism for U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement

Minnesota Farmers Share the Challenges of a Tough Harvest

Peterson to Meet with Farmers in Crookston, MN on Tuesday

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