Articles tagged under: MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen
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…Farming for the Future
Published October 9, 2023
With climate smart agriculture initiatives moving forward at the state and federal levels, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide timely information about these complicated issues. Minnesota…MDA Rolls Out Programs
Published August 14, 2023
During the 2023 Minnesota legislative session, lawmakers approved an $88 million budget for agriculture and several new or expanded programs. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says several of those programs are now available to farmers and ranchers in the state. The…MN Leaders Visit Le Sueur Dairy Farm
Published July 8, 2023
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen visited a dairy farm in Le Sueur to hear directly from dairy farmers. “Right now, dairy farmers are really struggling," said Petersen. "We have a lot of milk on the market…