Articles tagged under: Thom Petersen

MN Agriculture Offers Farm Bill Feedback

Published July 26, 2022

Crop insurance, disaster aid and the Dairy Margin Coverage program are on the minds of Minnesota farmers as work begins on the 2023 Farm Bill. During Monday’s field hearing in Northfield, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth said lawmakers…
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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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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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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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