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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

485 Press Releases
  • Published on December 22, 2021 - 19:00 GMT

    Virtual Minnesota Organic Conference Returns

    Registration is open for Minnesota’s only statewide conference on organic agriculture, which is keeping its virtual format for 2022. The Minnesota Organic Conference, hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will take place on January 6 and …

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  • Published on December 20, 2021 - 20:38 GMT

    Dispose of holiday greens and Christmas trees correctly to protect Minnesota’s trees and forests

    Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous hitchhikers. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs brought into Minnesota from other states. Pests of …

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  • Published on December 16, 2021 - 18:04 GMT

    Farm Couple Retreats Forge Stronger Partnerships

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) encourages farmers and ranchers to consider attending one of three free upcoming couples’ retreats scheduled for early 2022. “Farm stress can take a terrible toll on marriages and partnerships, and likewise, …

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  • Published on December 9, 2021 - 15:36 GMT

    MDA to Seek Approval for 2022 State-Specific Restrictions for Dicamba Herbicide

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that it will work with the makers of four dicamba herbicide products and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement state-specific use restrictions for Minnesota during the 2022 …

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  • Published on November 24, 2021 - 16:47 GMT

    Celebrating 35 Years of Sharing Ag Stories with Students

    For 35 years, a free, agricultural education magazine has been sharing the stories of real farmers from across the state and the food, fuel, and fiber they grow with Minnesota students to help them learn more about the world of agriculture. AgMag started …

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  • Published on November 23, 2021 - 17:07 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Nicollet and Redwood Counties

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Nicollet and Redwood counties for the first time. Thirty counties in the state now have EAB. An MDA employee was surveying for EAB near reported infestations in Brown …

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  • Published on November 16, 2021 - 22:08 GMT

    Two Minnesotans sickened by E. coli O157 from organic baby spinach linked to national outbreak

    The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) are working with the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and public health agencies in other states on an …

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  • Published on November 9, 2021 - 18:02 GMT

    MDA Advises Farmers with Ties to Pipeline Foods, LLC to File Claims

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with Pipeline Foods, LLC based in Fridley, Minn. The company announced on July 8, 2021, it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The MDA is …

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  • Published on November 2, 2021 - 14:03 GMT

    Online Applications Now Open for Minnesota’s 2022 Industrial Hemp Program

    Online applications are now open for anyone wishing to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2022. A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is required for individuals and businesses. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2022, and …

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  • Published on October 27, 2021 - 17:17 GMT

    Minnesota Department of Agriculture Receives Federal Funding to Address Farm Stress and Mental Health

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is awarding the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and 11 project partners $500,000 to advance work in farm stress and rural mental health in Minnesota. The MDA’s …

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  • Published on October 25, 2021 - 17:12 GMT

    Farm Transition Professional Training Available

    Minnesota farm and farmland ownership transitions are predicted to increase substantially in the coming years. But figuring out what, how, and when to transfer a farm business to the next generation or a new owner, along with preparing for the unknown, is …

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  • Published on October 21, 2021 - 15:05 GMT

    Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Fall

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

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  • Published on October 19, 2021 - 16:34 GMT

    Agricultural Literacy Grants Available for Education

    A public-private partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation is offering grants to K-12 teachers, 4-H, and FFA groups in Minnesota to develop educational experiences …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 14:08 GMT

    Sustainable Agriculture Grant Funding Available

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates awarding up to $250,000 to demonstrate and publicize the energy efficiency, environmental benefit, or profitability of sustainable agricultural techniques or systems, from production through …

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  • Published on September 23, 2021 - 21:53 GMT

    Making Organic Certification More Affordable

    Minnesota organic farmers and processors can apply for a rebate of up to 50 percent of the cost of their organic certification. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for the Minnesota Organic Cost Share Program through …

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  • Published on September 15, 2021 - 17:43 GMT

    Emerging Farmers’ Working Group Seeks New Members

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Emerging Farmers’ Working Group (EFWG) has openings for nine volunteer members for two-year terms. Minnesotans interested in making it easier for new and emerging farmers to create or sustain an agricultural …

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  • Published on September 14, 2021 - 15:03 GMT

    Crop Research Grants Available from MDA

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting grant applications for applied crop research to improve the agricultural product quality, quantity, or value of Minnesota’s $10 billion crop industry. The MDA anticipates awarding roughly $1, …

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  • Published on August 25, 2021 - 17:32 GMT

    Minnesota Farmers Encouraged to Take Part in Annual Survey

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is encouraging farmers to take part in its annual pesticide and fertilizer survey. This year the survey will focus on best management practices (BMPs) for corn and soybean farmers. Due to COVID-19, this year …

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  • Published on August 19, 2021 - 17:58 GMT

    Livestock Processing Grant Available

    Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers seeking to improve and invest in their livestock operation are encouraged to apply for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grant program. The Minnesota …

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  • Published on August 3, 2021 - 21:15 GMT

    Grants Bring Locally Grown Food to Schools

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is looking for proposals for two Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) grants that aim to increase local purchasing in Farm to School programs. School districts across Minnesota could receive a …

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