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Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen

More Resources to Help with Avian Influenza

Published May 27, 2022

Minnesota’s poultry industry has been hit the hardest this year with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. That’s due the cold, wet weather and migratory bird fly patterns.  Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen says some of the newly approved USDA funds may come…
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MN Storm Damage a Sobering Sight

Published May 19, 2022

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen traveled to Benson, Minnesota to meet with farmers and review storm damage. Petersen says it was sobering to see. "There are machine sheds and grain bins gone or severely damaged. It's…
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Ag Leaders Participate in Q&A Session with USDA Leader

Published May 9, 2022

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with about 100 local farmers, ranchers and agriculture leaders before giving a commencement address at the University of Minnesota-Crookston Saturday. At breakfast, Vilsack answered questions about Ukraine, trade, the farm bill and more. Crookston, Minnesota…
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Avian Flu Cases ‘Popcorn’ Across Minnesota

Published April 25, 2022

The number of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases continues to climb in Minnesota with more than 50 confirmed cases to date. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the outbreak is being seen statewide. "We're seeing HPAI popcorn around the state. It's…
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More Funds Needed to Control Avian Influenza in MN

Published April 8, 2022

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says the $4.5 million request in emergency funding to help with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is similar to what was requested during the 2015 outbreak. "We think we're going to need somewhere in that ballpark…
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Petersen Recognized by Safety and Health Council

Published March 30, 2022

The Agricultural Safety and Health Council of America has presented Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen with its Outstanding Policymaker Award. Petersen was recognized for his advocacy for farm safety and support for farmer well-being and stress reduction.
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MN Prepares for More Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Published March 28, 2022

On Sunday, a third case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was confirmed in a commercial turkey farm in Stearns County, Minnesota. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen says 36,000 turkeys were depopulated from that farm. According to Petersen, more Highly Pathogenic…
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Drought Relief Heard in Senate Finance Committee

Published March 23, 2022

The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved the drought assistance bill. Agriculture Committee Chair Torrey Westrom described it as "a shot in the arm for our farm community." This assistance would primarily go to livestock and specialty crop farmers. Agriculture Commissioner…
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Petersen: Reducing Dicamba Complaints is the Goal

Published March 18, 2022

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is glad to finally have an announcement from the EPA on dicamba. "We are disappointed it took this long, but glad it's done. The biggest concern right now is the trainings, but registrants are working…
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Petersen: Drought Package Needs to Move This Week

Published February 21, 2022

An attempt to attach a DNR drought relief package to a proposal to assist farmers and ranchers is facing opposition in the Minnesota Legislature. The conflict centers on combining assistance for agriculture with support for a state agency. During the…
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