Articles tagged under: MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen

Petersen Hopes Calmer Heads Prevail in Legislature

Published March 19, 2025

It has been a difficult legislative session in St. Paul with a power struggle between Democrats and Republicans, legal wrangling, and special elections.  "I hope that calmer heads prevail eventually," said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. "I'm not gonna sugarcoat…
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Petersen Praises Cooperation Among Neighboring States

Published February 26, 2025

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen was part of the National  Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. and addressed trade, disaster assistance, and regulatory uncertainty. There was also an opportunity to network with other state…
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Veteran Leadership for Ag Committee

Published December 12, 2024

When the Minnesota Legislature convenes on January 14, the House will likely be split evenly between Republicans and Democrats. There’s litigation in one race and that is the one question mark for the balance of power. All committees will have…
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Unknowns Remain for the Farm Bill

Published November 26, 2024

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen was in Washington, D.C. early this past week for the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation and offered his perspective on the farm bill and disaster relief. "We're going to get the (farm bill) extension, but there are…
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Honors for Commissioner Petersen

Published September 27, 2024

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has received the University of Minnesota Distinguished Friend of Extension Award. Dean Bev Durgan made the presentation at the Extension conference in Bloomington.
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Netherlands/Ireland Trade Mission Planned

Published July 15, 2024

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will lead a trade mission to the Netherlands and Ireland in November. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen will also be part of that trip. There will be a delegation representing 35 Minnesota businesses and organizations. The Minnesota…
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Document Your Losses

Published April 15, 2024

As of Friday, Bovine Influenza A Virus has been confirmed in dairy cattle in eight states. That list includes one dairy herd from South Dakota. "I suspect we will some," said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. "We may have it…
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