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Articles tagged under: MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen

Petersen: Sugar, Bean Growers Need More Clarity on Aid

Published January 22, 2026

Speaking at the first-ever International Sugar Beet and Dry Bean Expo at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, Minnesota's Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says combining the International Sugar Beet Expo and the Dry Bean Expo highlights how closely connected the…
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International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo This Week

Published January 17, 2026

The inaugural International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo will be held on Wednesday and Thursday in Grand Forks. It brings together the Bean Day and the International Sugarbeet Institute events into a one-stop conference for beet and bean growers. In…
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Vaccine Approval Key for HPAI Response

Published December 4, 2025

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is seeing progress being made on vaccines for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, but approval and trade considerations remain significant hurdles. “My understanding is that the USDA has vaccines that are close to being ready to…
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Minnesota Trade Mission Targets Switzerland, Germany

Published November 26, 2025

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen traveled with Governor Tim Walz and nearly 70 delegates on a trade mission to Germany and Switzerland. “We had leaders from the corn growers, soybean growers, edible bean, Farmers Union, some companies, and the University…
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Petersen: Cattle Market Brings Relief

Published July 17, 2025

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the cattle market is providing much-needed relief for the ag sector. “You just think about the prices that farmers are seeing, really good to see right now because farmers went through the hard times…
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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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Minnesota Dairy Herds Test Negative for Avian Influenza

Published March 12, 2025

Minnesota is in the third week of testing its dairy herds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. "We've tested over 400 farms and had no positive cases," reports Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. "We also haven't had a positive case in poultry…
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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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MDA Preps for ’25 Legislative Session

Published December 31, 2024

With 2024 in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said budget planning is a priority. The continued spread of avian influenza is also on the radar. "One…
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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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