Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Walz Signs Omnibus Agriculture Bill

Published May 19, 2023

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed the agriculture and broadband bill into law during a ceremony on a Finlayson farm. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the bill contains over $48 million of funding covering soil health, biofuels, livestock processing and…
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MN Delegation Heading to Sydney and Melbourne

Published April 28, 2023

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will lead a trade mission to Australia in November. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said the trip will showcase the food and agricultural products grown and produced in Minnesota. In 2022, Minnesota exported $438 million of products…
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A Budget Hole for ’26-’27

Published April 17, 2023

Nearly a month ago, Minnesota legislative leaders announced budget targets. For 2024-2025, agriculture was allocated $48 million. Governor Tim Walz sought $71 million for ’26 and ’27, but the Legislature’s ag budget target is $40 million. Cory Bennett, who leads…
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HPAI Risk on the Agenda This Afternoon

Published April 10, 2023

A meeting will take place in Willmar this afternoon to evaluate the threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza and the implications for the new farm bill. The meeting will include Minnesota Senator Tina Smith, Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen, Farm Service…
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