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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.

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 21, 2025

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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.

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 19, 2025

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Minnesota awards $270K to boost agricultural financial services

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 11, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 5, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Mar 4, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 27, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 26, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 25, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 21, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 20, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

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

By Minnesota State Wire | Feb 19, 2025

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

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.