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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

485 Press Releases
  • Published on December 17, 2025 - 21:33 GMT

    Grants Available to Strengthen MN’s Specialty Crop Sector

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program. SCBG funds projects that will increase the competitiveness of Minnesota-grown specialty crops in either domestic or foreign …

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  • Published on December 11, 2025 - 20:04 GMT

    Applications Open Jan. 1 for MDA 2026 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Rural Finance Authority (RFA) will start accepting applications for the 2026 Beginning Farmer Tax Credit on January 1. This is an annual program available to landlords and sellers (asset owners) who rent or …

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  • Published on November 24, 2025 - 23:04 GMT

    MDA Offers Grants to Boost Farm Resilience

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for two Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) grants that help Minnesota farmers strengthen their operations in the face of biosecurity threats and extreme weather …

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  • Published on November 24, 2025 - 19:43 GMT

    Free Well Water Testing Clinic in Martin County

    St. Paul, Minn: Residents in and around Martin County can get their private well water tested for nitrate at a free one-day clinic sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Nitrate contamination is one of the most common threats to …

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  • Published on November 19, 2025 - 17:51 GMT

    Meet the Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year Winners

    Eight Minnesota retailers who demonstrate excellence in locally grown and produced products have been named a 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the …

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  • Published on November 19, 2025 - 15:06 GMT

    MDA Advises Farmers with Ties to Hansen-Mueller Co. to File Claims

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with Hansen-Mueller Co. based in Omaha, NE and operating in Duluth, MN. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on November 17, 2025. Producers …

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  • Published on November 14, 2025 - 23:10 GMT

    Mini-grant for Urban Farms Now Open

    A grant opportunity for urban farmers in Minnesota to receive up to $5,000 to make conservation-focused improvements is now open for applications. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is once again offering an Urban Farm Conservation Mini-grant …

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  • Published on November 14, 2025 - 16:50 GMT

    MDA Expands Ag Weather Network in West Central Minnesota

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of another weather station in West Central Minnesota—a critical step in strengthening data coverage for producers statewide. The new station is …

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  • Published on November 13, 2025 - 22:08 GMT

    Shop Local with the 2025 Minnesota Grown Gift Guide

    This holiday season, deck the halls with Minnesota Grown! The newly released 2025 Minnesota Grown Gift Guide is packed with thoughtful, locally made gifts that celebrate the spirit of giving and support Minnesota farmers and makers. Curated from Minnesota …

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  • Published on November 6, 2025 - 15:52 GMT

    MDA Grant Supports Agricultural Cooperatives

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Cooperative Development Grant Program. This grant helps new cooperatives develop business plans and strategies to successfully produce, process, or market Minnesota-grown …

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  • Published on November 5, 2025 - 21:16 GMT

    Application Period Opens for Minnesota’s 2026 Industrial Hemp Program

    Anyone wanting to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2026 can now apply online for a license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). Both individuals and businesses are required to complete the application process. Along with the online …

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  • Published on November 5, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

    Minnesota Beef Checkoff Fee Increase Proposed

    Minnesota beef producers will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed refundable increase of 50 cents per head to the state’s current beef checkoff. It’s been more than 30 years since the last checkoff increase, when the Federal checkoff was implemented …

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  • Published on October 31, 2025 - 17:06 GMT

    MDA Launches New AGRI Works Grant Program

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Works Grant Program. This new grant opportunity supports organizations and institutions that help strengthen Minnesota …

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  • Published on October 29, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

    Minnesota Organic Conference Returns to St. Cloud in 2026

    Registration is now open for the Minnesota Organic Conference, taking place January 8-9, 2026, at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. Hosted annually by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the conference features more than 30 …

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  • Published on October 21, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

    MDA Opens Green Fertilizer Grant Program

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Green Fertilizer Grant Program. The program will support agricultural and rural electric cooperatives registered as 308A or 308B within the state of Minnesota so they can …

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  • Published on October 16, 2025 - 14:58 GMT

    MDA Expands Ag Weather Network with Three New Stations

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is expanding its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of three new weather stations spanning Southern Minnesota—a critical step in strengthening data coverage for producers statewide. This …

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  • Published on October 15, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

    MDA Seeks Proposals to Evaluate and Recommend Strategies for 4R Programs

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking proposals for a literature review of 4R-based incentive programs involving agricultural retailers. The 4R framework promotes using the Right fertilizer source, at the Right rate, at the Right time, …

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  • Published on October 10, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

    Free Well Water Testing Clinic in Mille Lacs County

    Residents in and around Mille Lacs County can get their private well water tested for free at a one-day clinic hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) in partnership with the Minnesota Well Owners Organization and the Mille Lacs Band of …

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  • Published on October 2, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

    Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Farming in Minnesota

    St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant. These grants support on-farm research and demonstrations …

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  • Published on September 29, 2025 - 15:23 GMT

    MDA Awarded $11 Million to Advance Innovative Irrigation Practices

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in partnership with local and regional organizations, has been awarded $11.16 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to expand conservation practices …

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