Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen

Canadian Trade Dispute Will be Felt on the Farm

Published September 20, 2026

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the current trade dispute with Canada could have repercussions throughout the agricultural supply chain. “I really look at the latest group of tariffs really impacting farm machinery,” said Petersen. “A lot of our commodities are…
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Petersen Defends Water Certification Program

Published August 19, 2026

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is defending the state's Water Quality Certification Program following a recent audit. Petersen says participation in the voluntary program continues to grow and that farmers have implemented conservation practices on more than one million acres.…
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A Ribbon Cutting for Staples Meat Plant

Published August 19, 2026

A new meat processing facility in Staples, Minnesota, is officially open. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says this facility addresses the need for more local processing capacity that became particularly apparent during the COVID pandemic. “I'm really proud of Farmers Union…
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Petersen Sees Opportunities Despite Headwinds

Published August 14, 2026

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says agriculture continues to face challenges from input costs, tariffs and tight livestock supplies, but there are also opportunities. “There’s a lot of possibility, like sustainable aviation fuel,” Petersen said. He also pointed to domestic…
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Thom Petersen Discusses Agricultural Trade

Published August 13, 2026

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen sat down for an interview at the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Petersen discussed Minnesota’s agricultural export opportunities, the current trade environment, opportunities for products including dairy, pork and dry edible…
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Ethanol Helps Farmers and Consumers

Published June 13, 2026

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says securing permanent nationwide access to E15 remains one of agriculture's top priorities. Speaking at the Midwest Ag Summit in West Fargo, Petersen said expanded ethanol demand benefits both farmers and consumers. "It would bring…
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Dry Bean Scene

Published April 24, 2026

In the Dry Bean Scene, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen sees Minnesota as a powerhouse in dry bean production. Peterson was part of the Battle of the Beans event in Glyndon. Listen to the program. 
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Ag Finance Bill Stalled

Published April 21, 2026

The ag finance bill in the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee stalled. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is concerned. As a result, there is no legislative vehicle to marry up with the Senate version. "There's not a lot of money in that…
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