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Peterson Asks NRCS About CSP Sign-Up

Published October 2, 2020

The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry held a hearing on the challenges and successes of conservation programs on Thursday. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program is challenging some Minnesota farmers. Natural…

Peterson Gives Turkey Growers an Update on COVID-19 Assistance

Published June 26, 2020

Following the Minnesota Turkey Growers annual meeting on Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson gave an update on COVID-19 assistance. "The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payment is based on how much damage was done by the coronavirus. There were…

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Peterson Asks White House to Help U.S. Pork Industry

Published April 23, 2020

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson sent a letter to the White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday. In the letter, Peterson asked the task force to address challenges facing the U.S. pork industry. Peterson also asked Vice President Mike…

COVID-19 Relief Highlighted in Peterson Townhall

Published April 9, 2020

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson held a telephone townhall on Wednesday. In the call, Peterson said the USDA will make payments to farmers. "They're going to do another payment that's not going to be based on trade, but how…

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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…

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The Potential Impact of an MFP 3.0

Published March 10, 2020

In a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on trade, Committee Ranking Member Mike Conaway asked farmers to speak to the impact of a third round of Market Facilitation Program payments. Beeville, Texas farmer Matt Huie responded. "If we don't see an…

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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.

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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…

Zeman Testifies During House Ag Hearing

Published February 11, 2020

The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research hosted a hearing on economic opportunities from local agricultural markets on Wednesday. Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association Executive Director Kathy Zeman was a witness during the hearing, calling for continued investment in…

From Capitol Hill to Bayer

Published January 30, 2020

Kellie Adesina is the new director of federal government affairs for Bayer Crop Science. Adesina previously served as the chief counsel for the House Agriculture Committee.

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Peterson Asks NRCS About CSP Sign-Up

Peterson Gives Turkey Growers an Update on COVID-19 Assistance

Peterson Asks White House to Help U.S. Pork Industry

COVID-19 Relief Highlighted in Peterson Townhall

Ag Department Developing COVID-19 Aid Quickly

The Potential Impact of an MFP 3.0

Peterson Seeking Re-Election

Peterson Recognized by Ag Retailers Association

Zeman Testifies During House Ag Hearing

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