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Poultry Company Bankruptcy Strands 1.3 Million Chickens

Published October 11, 2024

A Fairfax, Minnesota-based poultry company, Pure Prairie Poultry, closed its doors last week. Bankruptcy forced the closure of the company's processing plant in Charles City, Iowa, impacting dozens of contract growers and 1.3 million birds. These contractors are located in…

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,…

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,…

Petersen, Roberts Show Support for Bio-Based Economy

Published May 22, 2024

Ahead of the farm bill markup, 14 state agriculture officials have sent a letter to House Agriculture Committee leadership about the importance of ag-based manufacturing. Corn, soybeans and other commodities to make products like bio-based plastics, packaging and lubricants. With…

Ducheneaux Visits Minnesota

Published May 14, 2024

Farm Service Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux was in Minnesota on Monday morning. Ducheneaux traveled to farms and county FSA offices in Minnesota. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted some of the things they focused on. Ducheneaux got to see some of…

Supplemental Ag Budget Bill Differences

Published May 13, 2024

The biggest difference between the Minnesota House and Senate versions of the supplemental ag budget bill is their stance on the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council. The House version lets AFREC sunset this year. The Senate version allows AFREC…

NASDA Considers Trade Opportunities in Cuba

Published February 24, 2024

A trade delegation from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture traveled to Cuba this past week. There were seven state ag leaders on the trip, including Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. This delegation met with government officials and…

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.

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Poultry Company Bankruptcy Strands 1.3 Million Chickens

Expanding Market Opportunities

Ag Commissioner Assesses Damage

Petersen, Roberts Show Support for Bio-Based Economy

Ducheneaux Visits Minnesota

Supplemental Ag Budget Bill Differences

NASDA Considers Trade Opportunities in Cuba

A Minnesota-Morrocco Trade Connection

MN Ag Expo Panel Highlights Nitrate Concerns

Dry Bean Scene

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