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U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., a champion of the sugar industry as ranking member on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, said it is good news that the two sides are planning to meet. He had n...
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Minn.'s Peterson: Farm bill unlikely this year

ST. PAUL, Minn. — U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota says Congress appears unlikely to pass a farm bill by the end of this year.

By Associated Press , December 19, 2012

Collin Peterson wants farm bill input

Collin Peterson wants farm bill input GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Congress may be reaching the final stage of work on the 2012 farm bill, and Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., wants input from his constituents.

By Jonathan Knutson , May 18, 2012

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Farm-state lawmakers moving to create unprecedented fed subsidy program

The subsidy, free insurance that would cover farmers' "shallow crop losses" before their paid insurance kicks in, has been pushed by corn and soybean farmers who could benefit the most from the program. It would replace for the most part several other subsidy programs, including direct payments preferred by Southern rice and cotton farmers.

By Mary Clare Jalonick , November 07, 2011

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Peterson, Pomeroy hear farmers’ input for next Farm Bill

AMENIA, N.D. – North Dakota and western Minnesota farmers and ranchers say they’re happy with recent Farm Bills approved by Congress but they want to see slight improvements as federal legislators begin the early stages of crafting the next one.

July 07, 2010

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Committee votes to expand U.S. ag trade to Cuba

The House Agriculture Committee passed legislation last Thursday to expand U.S. agriculture trade and increase jobs, approving historic legislation that will greatly expand trade of U.S. agriculture products to Cuba.

By Staff Report , July 05, 2010

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Farmers say risk management program too complex

South Dakota Rep. Herseth Sandlin suggested that lawmakers look at tweaking the ACRE program to base revenue numbers on a county or local basis, an idea that was well received by growers on the panel.

By Dirk Lammers , May 18, 2010

Latest plan to cut farm subsidies likely dead

If history and the political lineup are any guides, President Barack Obama's latest effort to cut subsidies for wealthy farmers likely will fare no better than his first try — or his predecessor's attempt.

By Steve Karnowski , February 10, 2010

IN THE MAIL: Peterson focuses too much on farmers

As average citizens of the 7th Congressional District struggle with today’s financial mess (including home foreclosures, health care costs and job loss), Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., focuses his attention on continued government support for the district’s financial elite: its farmers.

By Alan Roebke , January 31, 2010

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Expected freeze on domestic spending budget likely won't affect farm programs, Peterson says

A three-year freeze in spending on many domestic programs, which President Barack Obama is expected to call for when he delivers his first State of the Union message to Congress on Wednesday, likely would have little effect on commodity subsidies and other major farm programs, Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said.

By By Chuck Haga, Grand Forks Herald , January 26, 2010

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Peterson: Obama budget will have little effect on local farm programs

Peterson: Obama budget will have little effect on local farm programs A three-year freeze in spending on many domestic programs, which President Barack Obama is expected to call for when he delivers his first State of the Union message to Congress on Wednesday, likely would have little effect on commodity subsidies and other major farm programs, Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., said.

By Chuck Haga , January 26, 2010

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RRV farmers likely to face sacrifices in flood control

RRV farmers likely to face sacrifices in flood control The Red River Valley contains some of the world’s finest farmland. But there are signs, including comments by a top agricultural leader, that area farmers will need to make sacrifices to control future flooding. “The only way this is going to work, in my opinion, is if everybody gives up something, and that includes farmers,” said Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn.

By Jon Knutson , April 14, 2009

McFeely: $500,000 isn’t a lot of money in farming

Either the Obama administration is getting bad advice, or the big-city hotshots running this country think farming has not advanced past the Ma and Pa Kettle stage.

March 13, 2009

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North Dakota, Minnesota leaders react to farm subsidy payments

President Obama’s new federal budget proposal is likely to touch off the second round of political battles over farm subsidy payments in less than a year and has received mixed reactions from North Dakota and Minnesota congressional leaders.

By Matt Bewley, Grand Forks Herald , March 01, 2009

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