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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.

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

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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.

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

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Minnesota begins testing raw cow's milk for H5N1 flu virus

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 18, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 14, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Jan 29, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging farmers to participate in its annual survey focused on pesticide and fertilizer use.