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Peterson Responds to Tariff Increase

Published May 13, 2019

Responding to the Administration’s decision to raise tariffs on Chinese products, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said the decision does nothing but use farmers as “political pawns.” The Minnesota Democrat said he believes President Trump has good intentions, but…

Peterson Responds to Pence’s Call for USMCA Vote

Published May 10, 2019

In response to Vice President Mike Pence's call on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to bring the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement to the floor for a vote soon, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said straightforward hurdles remain before lawmakers can…

Lawmakers Upset with EPA Over Small Refinery Waivers

Published May 8, 2019

Thirty-five members of Congress have called on the EPA to end the practice of granting small refinery exemptions for large or unqualified refineries. Fifty-four exemption requests have been granted since President Trump took office without a single denial. The bipartisan…

HOS and ELD Bill Introduced

Published May 8, 2019

Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson has joined with Indiana Republican Greg Pence to introduce legislation to address the transportation of livestock and other perishable ag products. The bill directs the Transportation Department to examine the hours-of-service and electronic logging device rules…

Peterson Questions Administration Trade Strategy

Published May 6, 2019

In an interview with Agri-Pulse, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is questioning the Administration’s strategy for the trade talks with China. "For the life of my, I cannot figure out what is going on," said Peterson. "Every time we…

South America Seeks Infrastructure Improvements

Published May 2, 2019

Recently, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson led a delegation to South America. The group learned during meetings that South America is seeking billions in private investments to improve infrastructure. In particular, the country is seeking to expand the capacity…

Smith and Peterson Meet with Dairy Farmers, Lenders on Farm Bill

Published April 8, 2019

Minnesota dairy farmers and lenders are learning more about the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Farm bill implementation was the focus at a meeting with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith on Friday. Smith says…

Concerns for Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up

Published March 28, 2019

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says he is concerned about the time frame to implement the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Listening to farmer feedback, Peterson says the June timeline is too long. Sign-up for the program begins mid-June.…

Relief Coming Soon for Dairy Farmers

Published February 28, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue made stops before the House and Senate agriculture committees this past week. Perdue told dairy farmers if they can hold on, help is on the way. "Sign up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program will begin…

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…

Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson

Peterson Responds to Tariff Increase

Peterson Responds to Pence’s Call for USMCA Vote

Lawmakers Upset with EPA Over Small Refinery Waivers

HOS and ELD Bill Introduced

Peterson Questions Administration Trade Strategy

South America Seeks Infrastructure Improvements

Smith and Peterson Meet with Dairy Farmers, Lenders on Farm Bill

Concerns for Dairy Margin Coverage Sign-Up

Relief Coming Soon for Dairy Farmers

Peterson and Emmer Host Joint Town Hall Event in Central MN

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