Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen

Mediation Notices on the Rise

Published August 9, 2025

The monthly report on Minnesota’s farmer-lender mediation program is out. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the number of mediation notices is on the rise. "Almost 300 notices went out to farmers; that's four times what they were in July of…
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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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Important Interaction Between State and Federal Governments

Published February 18, 2025

Ten percent of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s $400 million budget comes from the federal government. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee and outlined the interaction between the federal government and his Department. Federal funds also impact…
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State Invests in Water Quality

Published January 15, 2025

The Red River Basin Commission hosted its annual Land and Water International Summit Conference in Grand Forks. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted state initiatives. "A lot of drainage upgrades, but also water quality upgrades, whether that's our Water Quality…
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Petersen Optimistic About 2025 Session

Published November 8, 2024

With the election behind us, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is preparing for the 2024 legislative session. Agriculture Commisioner Thom Petersen is evaluating budget and policy priorities. "Some of the policies that we've looked at would really focus around animal disease."…
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Expanding Market Opportunities

Published September 14, 2024

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen described himself as the state's agriculture cheerleader. That role includes finding new farm markets for Minnesota commodities. “I’m just always really excited about the possibilities.” Peterson cited countries that offer opportunities, including Morrocco, Japan, Korea,…
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Ag Commissioner Assesses Damage

Published June 26, 2024

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen surveyed flood-related damage in southwest Minnesota on Wednesday. That’s on top of Tuesday’s aerial tour of the Mankato area with Governor Tim Walz and Senator Amy Klobuchar. "Going from the Twin Cities to the Mankato,…
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