Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen

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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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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