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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

485 Press Releases
  • Published on January 30, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

    Grants Help Bring Ag Literacy to Minnesota Classrooms

    The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2023 Agricultural Literacy Grants, which are designed to support agriculture and food systems education efforts from kindergarten to high school across the …

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  • Published on January 24, 2023 - 20:19 GMT

    Grants Available to Provide Access to Healthy Foods

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Good Food Access Program (GFAP) grants to increase availability and access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods to underserved communities. The …

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  • Published on January 17, 2023 - 21:55 GMT

    Updated Minnesota Groundwater Protection Rule Map Now Available

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued an updated map that will help farmers across the state comply with the Groundwater Protection Rule. The rule restricts fall application of nitrogen fertilizer in areas vulnerable to contamination, …

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  • Published on January 17, 2023 - 17:32 GMT

    New Grant Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health

    Applications are now open for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) new Soil Health Financial Assistance Pilot Program soil health equipment grants. These grants are available to individual producers, producer groups, and local governments to …

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  • Published on January 10, 2023 - 19:55 GMT

    Minnesota-specific Dicamba Herbicide Restriction to Remain in Place for 2023

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that state-specific use restrictions for three dicamba herbicide products will remain the same for the 2023 growing season in Minnesota. The restrictions are aimed at curbing off-site movement …

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  • Published on January 6, 2023 - 21:50 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Watonwan County

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Watonwan County for the first time. There are now 38 counties in the state, including Watonwan, with EAB. An employee with the University of Minnesota …

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  • Published on January 5, 2023 - 16:45 GMT

    Record Number of Spongy Moths (Lymantria dispar) Found During MDA Annual Detection Survey

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced its spongy moth (L. dispar; formally gypsy moth) monitoring program caught 101,763 male moths in 2022, far surpassing the previous state record high of 71,258 moths caught in 2013. Nearly 70% of …

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  • Published on January 4, 2023 - 14:24 GMT

    Applications Open for Funding to Help New Farmers Purchase Land

    Applications are now being accepted for a new grant program to support Minnesotans purchasing their first farm. The Down Payment Assistance Grant Program is managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and offers dollar-for-dollar matching up …

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  • Published on December 9, 2022 - 20:14 GMT

    New Grant Brings Meat Cutting and Butchery Training to MN Students

    A new grant opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) helps Minnesota schools looking to establish or enhance meat cutting and butchery training for secondary students. The Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant Program will award …

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  • Published on December 1, 2022 - 16:16 GMT

    In-Person Minnesota Organic Conference Returns

    Registration is open for Minnesota’s only statewide conference on organic agriculture, which is returning to an in-person format. The Minnesota Organic Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will take place on January 5 and 6, …

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  • Published on November 29, 2022 - 17:48 GMT

    Cost-share Program Available to Help Upgrade Irrigation Systems

    The second round of a cost-share for irrigation system upgrades and associated practices is now available to producers in 19 Minnesota counties. This cost-share is available through a Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) awarded by the USDA …

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  • Published on November 28, 2022 - 21:38 GMT

    Three Awards Support Agricultural Mental Health

    Three new projects are joining the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Bend, Don’t Break Initiative to help Minnesota farmers cope with adversity. “Agriculture can be a tough profession and Minnesota farmers experience a wide variety of physical, …

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  • Published on November 18, 2022 - 21:06 GMT

    MDA Seeks Feedback on the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is looking for public input on a draft application for the Minnesota Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program. Feedback can be provided by joining one of four virtual input sessions or through an online …

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  • Published on November 16, 2022 - 15:46 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Isanti County

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Isanti County for the first time. There are now 37 counties in the state, including Isanti, with EAB. A tree care company contacted the MDA after …

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  • Published on November 9, 2022 - 16:44 GMT

    Online Applications Now Open for Minnesota’s 2023 Industrial Hemp Program

    Online applications are now open for anyone wishing to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2023. A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is required for individuals and businesses. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2023, and …

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  • Published on November 3, 2022 - 15:24 GMT

    MDA Advises Farmers with Ties to Global Processing Inc. to File Claims

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with Global Processing Inc. based in Kanawha, IA and operating in Hope, MN. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 24, 2022. Anyone …

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  • Published on November 2, 2022 - 19:52 GMT

    Minnesota Receives $15 Million to Boost Meat and Poultry Processing

    The State of Minnesota is receiving $15 million from the United States Department of Agriculture to establish a revolving loan program that will support small and medium-sized meat and poultry processors. The new Meat and Poultry Revolving Loan Fund will …

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  • Published on October 14, 2022 - 15:08 GMT

    Updated Website Helps Farmers Find Farms, Land

    An online tool from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to connect current farmers considering retirement with beginning farmers looking for land has undergone a major upgrade. Minnesota FarmLink, a listing service for Minnesota farms and land …

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  • Published on October 12, 2022 - 22:17 GMT

    The MN Dept. of Agriculture Offers Tips for Anhydrous Safety

    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 7, 2022 - 19:28 GMT

    MDA Hosting Free Metro Waste Pesticide Collection Event

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting a waste pesticide collection event on Monday, October 24 for those in Anoka and Hennepin counties. Through this free event, homeowners, businesses, and farmers can safely dispose of unwanted and …

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