Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen
A Minnesota-Morrocco Trade Connection
Published January 29, 2024
A Minnesota trade delegation is home after a six-day trade mission to Morrocco. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said the Port of Duluth offers an opportunity to serve this growing market. "Last year, we sent three shipments of sugarbeet pulp to…MN Ag Expo Panel Highlights Nitrate Concerns
Published January 18, 2024
Environmental groups petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency to address groundwater contamination in eight southeastern Minnesota counties. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency must report on their work to provide safe drinking water…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.Aussie Trade Opportunities
Published November 22, 2023
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has had some time to reflect on the state’s recent trade mission to Australia. Petersen said Australia is approximately the same size as the United States. "They really compete with us on things like wheat or…Relationships Nurtured Through NASDA
Published September 10, 2023
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming for its annual meeting. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is wrapping up his time as president of the Midwestern regional association. Petersen sees value in the relationships…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…Drought Worsens in Minnesota
Published July 21, 2023
D3 drought are now evident in parts of central and southeastern Minnesota. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says three percent of the state is now in the extreme drought category. "That is significant because we're going to see our D2 is at…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…Chinn to Succeed Petersen
Published June 26, 2023
The new president of the Midwestern Association of State Departments of Agriculture will be Missouri Agriculture Director Chris Chinn. In September, Chinn will succeed Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. Petersen hosted the MASDA summer meeting this past week.