Articles tagged under: Tom Emmer
Emmer: Protect What We Have
Published August 3, 2023
As the Majority Whip and third-ranking Republican, Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer will help shepherd the farm bill through the House. Emmer said it is important to protect what is in the current farm bill while attracting a new generation into…Seeking Federal Support
Published May 24, 2022
Minnesota’s congressional delegation is asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for financial support for farmers impacted by a wet, cold spring and two recent storms. The lawmakers want the federal government to expedite the state’s request. Read the letter.Lawmakers Offer Bipartisan Tone
Published August 4, 2021
The 50-50 split in the Senate and tight margins in the House underscores the party-line politics in Washington, D.C. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach says there is a rural-urban divide, but bipartisanship can happen on Capitol Hill. "I think sometimes when…Farmfest: Ag Policy at the Crossroads
Published July 30, 2021
Farmfest begins its three-day run Tuesday near Redwood Falls in southern Minnesota. "There will be close to 500 exhibitors at Farmfest and you'll be able to see the latest and greatest in machinery and technology," said Kent Thiesse, forum coordinator.…MN Congressional Delegation Backs Disaster Declaration Request
Published November 7, 2019
The Minnesota Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Thursday in an effort to get a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Minnesota farmers. In the letter, the delegation offers support for Governor Tim Walz’s request and note…Peterson and Emmer Host Joint Town Hall Event in Central MN
Published February 22, 2019
Democratic Congressman Collin Peterson and Republican Congressman Tom Emmer partnered on a town hall meeting in Melrose, Minnesota on Thursday to discuss farm policy. With the new Dairy Margin Coverage program, Peterson said there has not been a better time…