Minnesota Department of Agriculture expands ag weather network with new Viking-area station
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has expanded its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) by adding a new weather station just west of Viking.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks applicants for Emerging Farmers’ Working Group
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking new members for its Emerging Farmers’ Working Group (EFWG).
Minnesota Department of Agriculture finds unsafe nitrate levels in some private wells at Farmfest
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) conducted free nitrate testing for private well owners at Farmfest this year, marking the first time the service was offered at the event.
Rep. Finstad: New protein processing bill will ‘provide long-term certainty for America’s food supply chain’
Brad Finstad, a representative from Minnesota, announced his American Protein Processing Modernization Act, which aims to modernize food processing to protect farmers and enhance national food security.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture opens grant applications for E15 biofuel infrastructure upgrades
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced that it is accepting applications for grants aimed at expanding the availability of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15% ethanol, at gas…
Minnesota Department of Agriculture awards $1.6 million in urban agriculture grants statewide
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the recipients of its Fiscal Year 2025 Urban Agriculture Grants, awarding a total of $1,692,957 to 33 projects across the state.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture highlights education and engagement at state fair exhibit
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will host an exhibit at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair, offering a range of educational and interactive activities aimed at connecting fairgoers with agriculture…
Minnesota Department of Agriculture offers new grants supporting farm-to-school food sourcing
Minnesota schools, early childhood education centers, and licensed in-home family childcare providers have a new opportunity to receive financial support for sourcing local foods.
Minnesota opens applications for Dairy Profitability Enhancement Grant
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened the application process for organizations interested in administering the Dairy Profitability Enhancement Program (DPEP).
Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks public input ahead of legislative planning
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced it is seeking input from the public as it prepares for the 2026 legislative session.
Minnesota Department of Agriculture grants over $560K for meat processing workforce initiatives
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the distribution of more than $560,000 in grants aimed at supporting workforce development and education in the state’s meat processing sector.
Minnesota expands down payment assistance grant for first-time farm buyers
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the return of its Down Payment Assistance Grant program, aimed at helping new farmers purchase their first farms.
Minnesota adds new counselors for statewide farmer mental health program
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) have expanded their mental health support program for farmers, adding two new counselors to assist agricultural workers…