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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

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  • Published on January 29, 2024 - 19:19 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Crow Wing County

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Crow Wing County for the first time. There are now 48 counties in the state, including Crow Wing, with EAB. A suspected EAB infestation was discovered near Brainerd in …

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  • Published on January 25, 2024 - 20:26 GMT

    MDA Returns to Winter Fancy Food Show to Highlight Local Companies

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Pavilion made its return to Las Vegas for the 2024 Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show, which took place January 21 through 23. Four local food and beverage businesses exhibited as …

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  • Published on January 25, 2024 - 16:25 GMT

    New MDA Grant Funding Available for Protecting Livestock

    To help Minnesota farmers and ranchers protect livestock from disease and other risks, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a new grant opportunity to help eligible producers buy and install supplies or equipment that will help prevent …

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  • Published on January 18, 2024 - 16:24 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Continues to Spread in Minnesota

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Kanabec County for the first time, as well as additional areas in Cass and Isanti counties. There are now 47 counties in the state with EAB. These finds are attributed …

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  • Published on January 2, 2024 - 19:43 GMT

    MDA Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority (RFA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, an annual program available to landlords and sellers (asset owners) who rent or sell farmland, equipment, …

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  • Published on December 22, 2023 - 16:02 GMT

    MDA Announces Additional Farmland Succession Support

    Farmers and agricultural landowners looking for assistance in creating succession plans for their properties have a new support available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The MDA has hired Jim Molenaar as its farmland access and …

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  • Published on December 21, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

    Minnesota-specific Dicamba Herbicide Restrictions Announced for 2024 Growing Season

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that state-specific use restrictions for three dicamba herbicide products will be in place for the 2024 growing season in Minnesota. The restrictions are aimed at curbing off-site movement of …

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  • Published on December 19, 2023 - 16:03 GMT

    New Data Sheds Light on Minnesota’s Local and Regional Ag Markets

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), University of Minnesota (UMN), and members of the Statewide Cooperative Partnership for Local and Regional Markets have concluded a three-year project to collect baseline data on Minnesota’s local and regional …

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  • Published on December 11, 2023 - 16:05 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Morrison County

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Morrison County for the first time. There are now 46 counties in the state, including Morrison, with EAB. A suspected EAB infestation was reported at a campground in …

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  • Published on December 6, 2023 - 16:10 GMT

    Minnesota Educators Awarded Grants to Support Ag Literacy in Classrooms

    Thirteen Minnesota educators looking to provide more agricultural experiences for their students have received grant funding from Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC). MAITC has awarded each educator with an Agricultural Literacy Grant, worth up …

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  • Published on December 5, 2023 - 15:49 GMT

    2024 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year Winners Announced

    Seven Minnesota grocers who promote locally grown and produced products have been named a 2024 Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA). …

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  • Published on December 4, 2023 - 16:09 GMT

    Online Applications Now Open for Minnesota’s 2024 Industrial Hemp Program

    Online applications are now open for anyone wishing to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2024. A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is required for individuals and businesses. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2024, and …

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  • Published on December 1, 2023 - 15:21 GMT

    Minnesota Grown Announces First-Ever Farm to School District of the Year Winners

    Three Minnesota School districts have been named a 2023 Minnesota Grown Farm to School District of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown Program. This first-ever statewide contest recognizes schools for their …

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  • Published on November 29, 2023 - 16:00 GMT

    MDA Awards 2023 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded over $1.2 million in 2023 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants to 11 projects aiming to boost the competitiveness of Minnesota-grown specialty crops in domestic and foreign markets. The Specialty Crop …

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  • Published on November 14, 2023 - 16:47 GMT

    Registration Now Open for 2024 Minnesota Organic Conference

    Registration is now open for the 2024 Minnesota Organic Conference, Minnesota’s only statewide conference on organic agriculture. Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the two-day conference will take place January 11 and 12, 2024, at …

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  • Published on November 2, 2023 - 14:38 GMT

    MDA Awards Grants to Strengthen Support for Emerging Farmers

    As part of a continued effort to strengthen support available to Minnesota’s emerging farmers, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced recipients of grant funding for organizations that provide business and technical support to farmers …

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  • Published on October 31, 2023 - 15:52 GMT

    Emerging Farmers Office Director Announced

    Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) employee Lillian Otieno will lead the department’s Emerging Farmers Office as its first director, MDA Assistant Commissioner Patrice Bailey announced today. “Lillian Otieno has guided us through the initial stages …

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  • Published on October 18, 2023 - 18:11 GMT

    MDA Seeks Exhibitors for 2024 Organic Conference

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking exhibitors and sponsors for the 2024 Minnesota Organic Conference, the only statewide conference on organic agriculture. The Minnesota Organic Conference and its 80-booth trade show will take place …

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  • Published on October 16, 2023 - 14:55 GMT

    Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern After Harvest

    Many farmers and custom applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be …

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  • Published on October 11, 2023 - 18:53 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Cass County

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Cass County for the first time. There are now 45 counties in the state, including Cass, with EAB. An MDA employee noticed a cluster of ash trees near Remer with …

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