Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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Minnesota expands emerald ash borer quarantines following new infestations
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has reported the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in three new locations across the state.
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Minnesota offers grants for meat processing workforce initiatives
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the availability of funding through its Meat Processing Train & Retain Grant.
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Minnesota awards $270K to boost agricultural financial services
Three community development organizations in Minnesota have been selected to receive grants aimed at enhancing agriculture-focused financial services.
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Minnesota Department recalls contaminated beef from Lakewinds Food Co-op
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued a recall for certain Thousand Hills Local Farms beef products sold at Lakewinds Food Co-op in Richfield.
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Minnesota plans spongy moth management across nine counties this summer
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is planning to manage spongy moth infestations in nine counties across eastern Minnesota this summer.
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Minnesota opens applications for produce safety mini-grant program
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced that applications are now open for the 2025 Produce Safety Mini-Grant.
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Minnesota expands disaster recovery loans for farmers affected by animal disease outbreaks
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board has announced an expansion in the eligibility for its zero-interest Disaster Recovery Loans.
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Minnesota brands join expo west to expand market presence
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is preparing to host ten local brands at the Natural Products Expo West tradeshow, part of its Make it Minnesota Program.
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Minnesota educators invited to join expanded “Cream of the Crop” contest
Educators in Minnesota are invited to participate in the 2025 Minnesota Grown Cream of the Crop Contest, aimed at Farm to School and Early Care initiatives.
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Study examines age of groundwater and nitrate trends in southeast Minnesota
A recent study conducted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the University of Minnesota’s Minnesota Geological Survey, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has provided insights into groundwater age and nitrate trends in...
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Minnesota opens grant applications to boost specialty crop market competitiveness
Applications are now open for grants from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) aimed at boosting the competitiveness of both domestic and international markets for specialty crops grown in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture opens applications for meat education grants
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened the application process for the 2025 Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Meat Education and Training (MEAT) Grant Program.
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Minnesota begins testing raw cow's milk for H5N1 flu virus
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will start testing raw cow's milk for the H5N1 flu virus beginning the week of February 24.
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Minnesota opens disaster recovery loans for farmers amid animal disease outbreaks
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board has declared an emergency for three animal diseases, enabling the release of zero-interest Disaster Recovery Loans to Minnesota farmers.
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Minnesota farmers urged to join annual pesticide and fertilizer use survey
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging farmers to participate in its annual survey focused on pesticide and fertilizer use.
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Minnesota offers retreats for farmers planning multigenerational transitions
Multigenerational Farm Transition Retreats are now open to Minnesota farmers who are planning for farm transition or succession.
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Minnesota Department of Agriculture urges farmers to complete grower questionnaire
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging produce farmers who have not previously completed the Grower Questionnaire, or who have not done so since 2022, to participate in the 2025 edition.
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Minnesota educators receive grants to boost agricultural literacy in classrooms
Twelve educators in Minnesota have been awarded the 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grants by the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation.
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Minnesota Pavilion returns with six brands at Winter Fancy Food Show
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is bringing the Minnesota Pavilion back to Las Vegas for the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show, scheduled from January 19 to 21.
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Minnesota updates map for groundwater protection compliance
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has released an updated map to assist farmers in adhering to the Groundwater Protection Rule.