Articles tagged under: Collin Peterson
Farm Bill Text Expected Soon
Published December 3, 2018
The farm bill is expected to be released early this week. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson will lead a news conference this afternoon, which should shed light on the timeline. The congressional calendar is being impacted by the…The Farm Bill is on the Clock
Published November 19, 2018
According to House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson, there has to be an agreement today or tomorrow if there will be a farm bill before the end of the year. What’s holding up the process? “It’s a moving target;…Peterson Sheds Light on Farm Bill Negotiations
Published November 17, 2018
Negotiations need to be wrapped up Monday or Tuesday if the farm bill is going to pass before the end of the year. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson made that point Saturday during stops at the Minnesota Farm…Peterson to Return as Ag Committee Chair
Published November 7, 2018
In January, Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson is expected to take over as chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. This is a familiar role for Peterson, who chaired the committee from 2007-to-2011 and is now the ranking member. After the election,…Next Steps for the E15 Rulemaking Process
Published October 10, 2018
There is hope the EPA will publish its final rule on E15 by June 1. Every regulation is developed under different circumstances, but this is a short window of time for the rule. National Corn Growers Association Chairman Kevin Skunes,…Conaway Focused on Finishing the Farm Bill
Published October 1, 2018
The 2014 Farm Bill expired this weekend and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway is frustrated. Conaway says progress has been made, but more work needs to be done. The Texas lawmaker is downplaying any talk of an extension. "I'm…Peterson: Farm Bill Talks Making Progress, Still Some Delays
Published September 24, 2018
The nutrition title is still an issue in the farm bill negotiations, but House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson says that’s not what’s holding up progress. The delays are blamed on differences over the commodity title and the conservation…Lawmakers Push for E15
Published September 19, 2018
More than 20 House members have signed off on a letter to EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, encouraging approval for the year-round use of E15. Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem lead the Biofuels Caucus and…Peterson Introduces Renewable Fuels Act
Published September 10, 2018
House lawmakers want to require the Environmental Protection Agency to reallocate gallons of biofuels lost to small refinery waivers. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson recently introduced a bipartisan bill called “Restoring Our Commitment to the Renewable Fuels Act.”…