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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

485 Press Releases
  • Published on April 13, 2022 - 20:14 GMT

    Radio Series Highlighting Farmer Stress Expands Reach

    Prompted by the many sources of stress affecting farmers and ranchers, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Linder Farm Network, and the Red River Farm Network (RRFN) have joined forces to expand a radio series called “TransFARMation” throughout …

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  • Published on April 11, 2022 - 22:01 GMT

    MDA Seeking Comments on USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance Program

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking comments on its draft application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Program through a Request for Information (RFI). The goal of the LFPA program is …

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  • Published on March 31, 2022 - 15:53 GMT

    MDA Issues Consumer Advisory for Ocean Mist Brand Romaine Hearts

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid eating Ocean Mist Farms brand Romaine Hearts (Coeurs de laitue Romaine) with coding “22RHDM2L” and a harvest date of “MAR 10,” grown in Coachella, CA. The MDA Laboratory found …

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  • Published on March 30, 2022 - 16:13 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Waseca County

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Waseca County for the first time. There are now 32 counties in the state with EAB. A local Department of Natural Resources (DNR) forester noticed …

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  • Published on March 21, 2022 - 14:25 GMT

    MDA to Hold Public Input Sessions on USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance Program

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking input from the public on proposed pathways for food procurement and distribution as part of an application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program …

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  • Published on March 16, 2022 - 01:22 GMT

    EPA Approves 2022 Minnesota-Specific Restrictions for Dicamba Herbicide

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given approval to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) state-specific use restrictions for three dicamba herbicide products during the 2022 growing season in Minnesota. The restrictions are …

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  • Published on March 2, 2022 - 18:46 GMT

    Minnesota Pavilion Returns to California Food Trade Show

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) “Minnesota Pavilion” will be back in-person at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA, for the first time since 2019. Eight Minnesota businesses – many of which showcase clean-ingredient, plant-based, and …

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  • Published on February 24, 2022 - 16:16 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Le Sueur County

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Le Sueur County for the first time. Thirty-one counties in the state now have EAB. A tree in Memorial Park in the city of New Prague south of the Scott/Le Sueur County …

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  • Published on February 23, 2022 - 22:52 GMT

    Hancock Teacher Recognized for Agricultural Education

    Tiffany Kobbermann, a Family and Consumer Science teacher at Minnewaska High School in Glenwood, MN, has received the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) 2022 Teacher of the Year award. In her application, Kobbermann shared that "all of my …

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  • Published on February 14, 2022 - 16:17 GMT

    Survey Seeks Info to Boost Markets for Smaller MN Farms

    If you’re a farmer who sells your food directly to consumers, grocery stores, restaurants, distributors, and others, a Statewide Cooperative Partnership for Local and Regional Markets led by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and University of …

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  • Published on February 8, 2022 - 21:21 GMT

    MDA Offers Mini-Grant for Produce Growers

    Minnesota produce farmers may be eligible for reimbursement of expenses that improve on-farm food safety systems, including water testing for generic E. coli and other on-farm food safety improvements, via a mini-grant program from the Minnesota Department …

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  • Published on February 3, 2022 - 19:51 GMT

    Four Areas in Minnesota Targeted for Gypsy Moth Treatments

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and partner organizations are proposing to treat gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) infestations this spring at four sites in the northeastern part of the state. Gypsy moths are ranked among America’s most …

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  • Published on February 1, 2022 - 21:46 GMT

    MDA Awards 2021 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded nearly $2.9 million in 2021 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grants (SCBG) to 24 recipients across Minnesota. The grant program aims to boost the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in Minnesota …

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  • Published on January 31, 2022 - 18:16 GMT

    Grant Available for Service Stations to Add Higher Ethanol Blend Options

    A new Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) grant will help Minnesota service stations who want to offer customers more and greener options at the pump. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure Grant Program will …

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  • Published on January 24, 2022 - 17:14 GMT

    Technical Assistance Grants Provide Access to Healthy Foods

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting grant applications for organizations offering technical assistance to improve access to fresh, affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate foods for underserved communities. The funding …

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  • Published on January 20, 2022 - 16:08 GMT

    Minnesota Department of Agriculture Hosting Industrial Hemp Production Forum Feb. 9

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting its 2022 Industrial Hemp Production Forum on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from 9 a.m. to noon. The half-day virtual event is designed for anyone interested in hemp and hemp production. It is free to …

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  • Published on January 14, 2022 - 23:44 GMT

    MDA Issues Consumer Advisory Regarding Sale and Consumption of Bushmeat

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is reminding consumers that it is illegal to bring bushmeat into the U.S. for sale or consumption. Bushmeat is raw or minimally processed meat that comes from wild animals, such as cane rats, monkeys and other …

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  • Published on January 14, 2022 - 20:04 GMT

    Updated Minnesota Groundwater Protection Rule Maps Now Available

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued updated maps 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 and …

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  • Published on January 14, 2022 - 00:18 GMT

    Whitney Place Appointed MN’s USDA Farm Service Agency Executive Director

    Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA Assistant Commissioner Whitney Place has been appointed to serve as the Executive Director of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Minnesota office. Place has been with the MDA since 2012, serving in multiple …

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  • Published on January 3, 2022 - 19:53 GMT

    Minnesota Produce Farmers Asked to Complete MDA 2022 Grower Questionnaire

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is asking produce farmers to fill out the annual Grower Questionnaire which will help farmers identify the federal food safety requirements that apply to their operations. Data from the questionnaire also …

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