The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has positively identified the invasive weed Palmer amaranth in Winona County. The MDA was contacted by a crop consultant after they discovered several suspect plants in a soybean field. MDA staff scouted the …
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the State of Minnesota’s hemp production plan. The plan governs the production and regulation of hemp in Minnesota and needed federal approval as part of the USDA’s U.S. Domestic Hemp Production …
Minnesota grocers who promoted locally grown products and farms exceptionally well received the Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year award from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Minnesota Grown program, in conjunction with the Minnesota Grocers …
The lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii), an invasive insect that feeds on lilies and fritillaries, has been found for the first time in Minnesota. A resident of St. Paul first noticed an insect on an Asiatic lily and reported the find to the Minnesota …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have joined forces to help Minnesota livestock farmers in need of additional forage to feed their herds. Many livestock owners were unable to send animals …
Berry season in Minnesota has arrived. Growers across the state are open for pick-your-own and pre-picked strawberries, and raspberry and blueberry season is right around the corner. You’ll also find fresh berries at the farmers’ market, grocery store, and …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $537,000 to combat noxious weeds across Minnesota. Thirty-five projects are being funded though the 2020 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. The money, awarded to cities, counties, townships, …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding pesticide applicators of the state-specific restriction for the use of the herbicide dicamba on dicamba-tolerant soybeans for the 2020 growing season. The product cannot be applied in Minnesota …
Farms, farmers’ markets, and other agricultural businesses were designated critical businesses under Executive Order 20-48 in April of 2020. By June 29, 2020, all critical sector businesses, including all farms and farmers’ markets, are required to develop …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates awarding up to $124,000 through two new Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) mini-grants to respond to the disruptions COVID-19 has caused in traditional Farm to School markets. AGRI …
Minnesota U-Pick Operations, On-Farm Markets and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farms seeking help to ensure a safe and sanitary experience at farms and pick-up sites can apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) new Safe on the Farm …
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen today released the annual list of top Minnesota dairy herds with low somatic cell counts (SCC). Somatic cell count is a key indicator of milk quality – a lower SCC count is better for cheese production and …
Upon further review of state law and while awaiting guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the ruling of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals regarding dicamba products, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture will continue operating …
Warmer weather and longer days mean it’s time for farmers’ markets to open for the season. At your local farmers’ market this year, customers will still be able to support Minnesota farmers and producers by purchasing all of their favorite produce and …
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to vacate the registration of three of the four dicamba products that had previously been approved for use on dicamba tolerant (DT) soybeans in Minnesota. The three …
On Tuesday, June 2, The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is planning a second treatment to eradicate gypsy moth infestations in two areas in southeast Minnesota, one near Hokah in Houston County and another near Oak Center in Wabasha County. The …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is postponing a series of free waste pesticide collections available to 11 northwestern Minnesota counties due to concerns of COVID-19 on collection participants and facilities. There will not be scheduled …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is planning to treat two areas in southeast Minnesota, one near Hokah in Houston County and another near Oak Center in Wabasha County, to eradicate gypsy moth infestations detected in those areas last fall. …
Because of weather conditions, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is moving a second treatment to eradicate a gypsy moth infestation in parts of the Keewaydin and Wenonah neighborhoods in South Minneapolis to Thursday, May 28. The aerial …
On Wednesday, May 27, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is planning a second treatment to eradicate a gypsy moth infestation in parts of the Keewaydin and Wenonah neighborhoods in South Minneapolis. This is dependent on the weather at the time …
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