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Minnesota Bill Would Ban Paraquat

Published March 12, 2026

A proposal moving through the Minnesota Legislature would ban the sale and use of the herbicide paraquat in the state. Supporters say the chemical has been linked to serious health concerns, including Parkinson’s disease. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told…

Lawmakers Debate Restrictions on Treated Crop Seeds

Published March 12, 2026

A proposal advancing in the Minnesota House would restrict the use of neonicotinoid insecticides and certain treated crop seeds across the state. House File 3704, authored by House Assistant DFL Floor Leader Kristi Pursell, would prohibit the sale or distribution…

Ag Committee Roster Released

Published December 12, 2024

The roster for the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee has been named. The co-chairs are DFL Representative Rick Hansen of South St. Paul and Republican Representative Paul Anderson of Starbuck. The Republican members of the committee include four…

Ag Committee Reviews Plant-Based Grant Proposal

Published February 8, 2022

A bill creating a $2 million pilot grant program to develop a plant-based agriculture industry has been laid over by the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. "Public research funded by this state will help ensure that this industry stays at home…

Lawmakers Review COVID’s Impact on Agriculture

Published January 14, 2021

On Wednesday, the Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee heard an update on COVID’s impact on Minnesota agriculture. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen talked about the government aid provided to help with the processing plan shutdowns and the backup…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee

Minnesota Bill Would Ban Paraquat

Lawmakers Debate Restrictions on Treated Crop Seeds

Ag Committee Roster Released

Ag Committee Reviews Plant-Based Grant Proposal

Lawmakers Review COVID’s Impact on Agriculture

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