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Minnesota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

485 Press Releases
  • Published on October 3, 2024 - 21:53 GMT

    UPDATE: MDA to Host Free Metro Waste Pesticide Collection Event

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting a free waste pesticide collection event on Monday, October 21, for businesses and farmers in Anoka and Hennepin counties. The event accepts unwanted and unusable agricultural and commercial-type …

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  • Published on September 30, 2024 - 14:46 GMT

    MDA to Host Free Metro Waste Pesticide Collection Event

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting a waste pesticide collection event on Monday, October 21 for those in Anoka and Hennepin counties. Homeowners, businesses, and farmers can safely dispose of unwanted and unusable pesticides through …

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  • Published on September 27, 2024 - 15:18 GMT

    Grants Available to Support Minnesota Livestock Operations

    Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers looking to improve their operations can now apply for over $1 million in funding currently available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Agriculture Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) …

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  • Published on September 26, 2024 - 21:39 GMT

    Agriculture Highlighted During Minnesota Climate Week

    In recognition of Minnesota Climate Week, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) celebrates the efforts and partnership of producers, ag businesses, and other stakeholders to promote the continued implementation and advancement of climate-smart …

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  • Published on September 18, 2024 - 14:58 GMT

    Anhydrous Safety Key Goal for Farmers This Fall

    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 September 17, 2024 - 16:07 GMT

    Funding Available to Assist with Sustainable Agriculture Research

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for grants to support innovative sustainability-focused research or demonstration projects on Minnesota farms. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable …

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  • Published on September 12, 2024 - 16:44 GMT

    Reminder: Know Where and When to Apply Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding farmers and commercial applicators that fall nitrogen fertilizer applications are restricted in some areas of the state. Under the MDA’s Groundwater Protection Rule, fall nitrogen fertilizer …

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  • Published on September 11, 2024 - 17:43 GMT

    Emerald Ash Borer Found in Two New Places

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Jackson County for the first time. There are now 53 counties in the state, including Jackson, with EAB. EAB has also been confirmed in a new location in Lake County, …

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  • Published on September 3, 2024 - 20:22 GMT

    Grants Available to Help Increase Minnesota Agricultural Product Sales

    Applications are now being accepted for two grant opportunities currently available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) aimed at helping value-added businesses and livestock product processors seeking to start up, modernize, or expand …

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  • Published on August 20, 2024 - 14:55 GMT

    MDA Funding Available to Combat the Spread of Avian Influenza

    To combat the spread of avian influenza on Minnesota farms, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for grants to help livestock producers buy and install preventative equipment for their operations. Funded through a …

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  • Published on August 16, 2024 - 21:10 GMT

    MDA State Fair Exhibit Features Farming, Fun, and Freebies!

    Fairgoers of all ages will connect agriculture to their daily lives with educational, engaging, and fun hands-on activities and games at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) 2024 State Fair exhibit. A kid-oriented activity, sponsored by …

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  • Published on August 6, 2024 - 19:12 GMT

    MN Grown Retailer of the Year Contest Opens for Entries

    Minnesota retail grocery and liquor stores that offer Minnesota-grown and -raised products to their customers are encouraged to enter the 2024-2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year contest, which is now open for entries through October 11, 2024. …

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  • Published on August 6, 2024 - 16:28 GMT

    Invasive Insect Elm Zigzag Sawfly Found for First Time in Minnesota

    St. Paul, MN: The elm zigzag sawfly, an invasive insect new to Minnesota, was recently discovered. The elm zigzag sawfly was reported by a citizen on iNaturalist, and later spotted on the platform by an out-of-state college student working on the insect. …

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  • Published on August 5, 2024 - 18:07 GMT

    Farm to School and Early Care Funds Available from MDA

    Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and family child care providers looking to serve more locally sourced meals and snacks can apply for funding now available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School …

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  • Published on August 5, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

    Minnesota Farmers’ Markets Eligible for MDA Cost-Share

    Minnesota farmer’s markets participating in food assistance programs are eligible to apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) new Senior Farmers’ Market Cost-Share and Food Assistance Cost-Share programs. The Senior Farmers’ Market Cost- …

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  • Published on August 2, 2024 - 16:39 GMT

    Minnesota Gears Up for National Farmers’ Market Week

    Minnesotans are invited to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season during Farmers’ Market Week, taking place August 4-10, 2024, as proclaimed by Governor Tim Walz. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH …

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  • Published on July 31, 2024 - 15:01 GMT

    Let the Festivities Begin: Visit MDA at Farmfest 2024

    Farmfest 2024 attendees should plan to visit the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) exhibit for information on a wide variety of agriculture-related programs and resources. Farmfest is Tuesday, August 6, through Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the …

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  • Published on July 26, 2024 - 18:05 GMT

    MDA Partners with Southwest Regional Development Commission to Support Local Meat Processors

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $250,000 to the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC) to support the organization’s Southwest Minnesota Meat Processor Workforce Development Initiative. Awarded through the MDA’s Meat …

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  • Published on July 24, 2024 - 16:09 GMT

    New Funding Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health

    Applications will soon open for the latest round of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Soil Health Financial Assistance Program grants. The grants are available to individual producers, producer groups, and tribal and local governments to …

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  • Published on July 22, 2024 - 18:17 GMT

    Grants Awarded to Increase Biofuels Access Across Minnesota

    Sixteen retail service stations throughout the state have received grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. Through the Agricultural Growth, …

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