The U.S. Meat Export Federation Spring Conference concluded Friday in Minneapolis with insights from former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson on how to make international trade a higher priority in the next farm bill.
Peterson, who oversaw the development of four farm bills during his 30 years in Congress, said trade has too often taken a back seat in farm bill debate and messaging.
“For those of you that have members of Congress in your area who are on the Ag Committee, start talking to them about trade,” Peterson said. “I used to meet with everyone from my…
