Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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Recent News About Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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MDA offers free nitrate water testing during Farmfest 2025
Farmfest 2025 attendees are invited to visit the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) exhibit for information on various agriculture-related programs and resources, including a free nitrate private well testing clinic.
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MDA warns against consuming Emek Pistachio Cacao Cream due to Salmonella
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued a warning to consumers regarding Emek brand Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif.
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Ruck's Meat Processing recalls sausages over possible Listeria contamination
Ruck’s Meat Processing, located in Belle Plaine, Minnesota, has initiated a voluntary recall of certain ready-to-eat sausage products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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Minnesota prepares aerial intervention against invasive spongy moth pest
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is set to implement aerial management across 24 sites in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine, and St. Louis counties.
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Minnesota grants aid new farmers with essential equipment costs
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has launched a grant program aimed at supporting new farmers with equipment and infrastructure costs.
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Emerald ash borer expands reach into five additional Minnesota counties
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has identified the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in new areas within the state.
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Minnesota prepares aerial management against spongy moth in three counties
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is set to conduct aerial management in Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties to curb the spread of the spongy moth.
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Meat market recalls sausage and beef sticks over processing concerns
Wiste’s Meat Market in Janesville, Minnesota, has initiated a voluntary recall of three meat products due to improper processing procedures.
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National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference set for Minneapolis in June
Minnesota will host the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, themed "Lakes, Land, and Legends," from June 23 to June 26, 2025.
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Minnesota awards grants to combat noxious weeds statewide
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has revealed the recipients of its 2025 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant.
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MDA urges caution in using pesticides and fertilizers as spring arrives
With the onset of spring, Minnesotans are preparing their lawns, trees, and gardens for the season.
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Minnesota agricultural mental health specialist Ted Matthews announces retirement
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced the retirement of Ted Matthews, a long-serving agricultural mental health counselor.
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Minnesota Organic Conference seeks proposals for 2026 event
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals for the 2026 Minnesota Organic Conference.
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Minnesota farm certification program boosts profits through conservation
Farmers participating in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) have reported nearly double the profits compared to non-certified farms, according to data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence.
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Minnesota opens applications for continuous living cover grants
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened applications for a grant aimed at developing enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems.
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Minnesota food brands participate in NRA Show with state agriculture department support
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Make it Minnesota Program is supporting thirteen local food and beverage brands at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show.
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Minnesota offers grants for dairy business planning
Minnesota dairy farmers have an opportunity to apply for the Dairy Business Planning Grant offered by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
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Minnesota schools receive over $1 million to promote local food purchases
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has allocated over $1 million through its Farm to School and Early Care Grants program.
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MDA enacts quarantine for spongy moths in three Minnesota cities
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is initiating a quarantine for areas infested with spongy moths in Coon Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Winona.
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Minnesota agriculture grants open for applications, $2 million available
Applications are open for two funding programs from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) targeted at aiding value-added businesses and livestock product processors.