Articles tagged under: MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen
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…MDA Grants Available for Green Fertilizer Manufacturing
Published December 10, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has launched the Green Fertilizer Grant Program. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen made the announcement at the Green Ammonia Summit in Morris. The grant will support agriculture and rural electric cooperatives so they can invest in…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…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.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…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…Promoting MN Ag Exports in Morocco
Published January 22, 2024
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is leading a trade delegation to Morocco. The six-day trade mission began over the weekend and included representatives from six different farm groups. Minnesota exported $13.5 million in agricultural products to Morocco in 2022.Dry Bean Scene
Published December 17, 2023
The Red River Farm Network discussed Cuban trade with Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen for the latest Dry Bean Scene. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by Northarvest Bean Growers Association.Dry Bean Scene
Published November 27, 2023
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, RRFN visits with Minnesota Ag Secretary Thom Peterson about a recent trade mission to Australia. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, BASF, Heads…