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May 15, 2025 at 2:45 PM

2025 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants Awarded

2025 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants Awarded $1.7 million awarded since 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] May 15, 2025 Previous Announcements 2025 Noxious Weed …

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May 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM

MDA Reminds Minnesotans to Use Pesticides and Fertilizers with Care

MDA Reminds Minnesotans to Use Pesticides and Fertilizers with Care For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] May 14, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA Reminds Minnesotans to Use Pesti…

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May 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Longtime Ag Mental Health Specialist Announces Retirement

Longtime Ag Mental Health Specialist Announces Retirement For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] May 13, 2025 Previous Announcements Minnesota Agricultural Mental Health Specialist Ted Ma…

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May 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture May 13, 2025 Knockro Issues Allergy Alert May 12, 2025 - Knockro Inc., PA, is recalling its Bonya-branded …

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May 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM

Accepting Submissions for 2026 Minnesota Organic Conference

Accepting Submissions for 2026 Minnesota Organic Conference For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] May 12, 2025 Previous Announcements Call for Proposals for 2026 Minnesota Organic Confer…

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May 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM

Conservation Efforts Pay Off in Higher Profits for Minnesota Farmers

Conservation Efforts Pay Off in Higher Profits for Minnesota Farmers Six years of data highlight positive return on investment for conservation efforts For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] …

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May 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM

New Round of Funding Available for Continuous Living Cover Grants

New Round of Funding Available for Continuous Living Cover Grants Online applications are due July 9 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] May 6, 2025 Previous Announcements …

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May 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM

MN Food + Bev Innovation on Display at 2025 National Restaurant Association Show

MN Food + Bev Innovation on Display at 2025 National Restaurant Association Show For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] May 6, 2025 Previous Announcements Minnesota Brands Showcase Innova…

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May 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture May 6, 2025 Trader Joe’s Recalls Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon April 29, 2025 - A limited quantity of Trad…

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May 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Now Open: Apply for Dairy Business Planning Grants by June 1

Now Open: Apply for Dairy Business Planning Grants by June 1 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] May 5, 2025 Previous Announcements Business Planning Grants Open for Minnesota Dairy Fa…

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May 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM

May Weed of the Month: Making a Weed Management Plan

May Weed of the Month: Making a Weed Management Plan Prevention is the first step in a weed management plan Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. May 1, 2025 May Weed of the Month: Making a Weed Management Plan Prevention is the first step in …

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April 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Farm to School Grant Recipients Announced: MDA Invests $1M+ in Local Food for Kids

Farm to School Grant Recipients Announced: MDA Invests $1M+ in Local Food for Kids For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] April 30, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA Invests Over $1 Million…

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April 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM

State Issues Alert to Avoid Purchasing Gerber Teething Sticks

State Issues Alert to Avoid Purchasing Gerber Teething Sticks Some items may still be on store shelves after FDA recall for choking hazard For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communicaitons 651-201-6629 larry.schumacher@state.…

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April 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM

MDA Enacts Temporary Quarantine for Spongy Moth in Portions of Three Cities

MDA Enacts Temporary Quarantine for Spongy Moth in Portions of Three Cities Quarantines limiting the movement of woody materials will be in place for areas in Coon Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Winona For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-2…

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April 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture April 22, 2025 May Flower International Inc., Issues Allergy Alert April 17, 2025 - May Flower Internation…

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April 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Value Added & Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grants Now Open

Value Added & Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing Grants Now Open apply by Aug. 7, 2025 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] April 14, 2025 Previous Announcements Grants…

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April 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Proposed Spongy Moth Management Canceled in 12 Areas

Proposed Spongy Moth Management Canceled in 12 Areas Affected areas are in Anoka, Carlton, Itasca, St. Louis, and Winona counties For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] April 8, 2025 Previous…

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April 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture April 8, 2025 Tony's Chocolonely Issues Recall April 2, 2025 - Tony’s Chocolonely Inc., a New York, New Yo…

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April 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM

MDA Announces Continuous Living Cover Grant Recipients

MDA Announces Continuous Living Cover Grant Recipients Ten projects are being funded For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] April 3, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA Announ…

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April 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors Must Apply by April 30 for 2025 Season

Minnesota Hemp Growers and Processors Must Apply by April 30 for 2025 Season These licenses are for growing and processing industrial hemp only For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] April 2,…

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April 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM

April Weed of the Month: Callery Pear

April Weed of the Month: Callery Pear Callery pear is infamously known for its pungent scent Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. April 1, 2025 April Weed of the Month: Callery Pear Callery pear is infamously known for its pungent scent By Ju…

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April 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture April 1, 2025 Cargill Kitchen Solutions Issues Recall March 28, 2025 - Cargill Kitchen Solutions, a Lake O…

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March 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Spring

Anhydrous Safety Should be Top Concern This Spring The MDA offers safety tips for those maintaining equipment and applying and transporting NH3 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] Ma…

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March 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture March 27, 2025 Idaho Smokehouse Partners Issue Recall March 27, 2025 - Idaho Smokehouse Partners, LLC, a S…

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March 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Continues to Spread Across Minnesota

Emerald Ash Borer Continues to Spread Across Minnesota New EAB discoveries add quarantine areas For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] March 21, 2025 Previous Announcements Emer…

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March 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Funding Available to Assist Minnesota Meat Processors

Funding Available to Assist Minnesota Meat Processors MDA grant aims to help hire and retain processing employees For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-201-6694 [email protected] March 19. 2025 Previous Announcements …

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March 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture March 18, 2025 New Age International Recalls Daily Veggies Brand Enoki Mushroom March 12, 2025 - New Age I…

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March 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM

Annual Women’s Ag Leadership Conference on April 9, 2025

Annual Women’s Ag Leadership Conference on April 9, 2025 For Immediate Release March 12, 2025   Media Contact: Doris Mold 612-414-7574 [email protected] Annual Women’s Ag Leadership Conference on April 9, 2025 Network with agricultura…

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March 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Community Development Financial Institutions Awarded Funds to Serve Farmers

Community Development Financial Institutions Awarded Funds to Serve Farmers Three organizations receive initial round of grant awards For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected] …

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March 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture March 11, 2025 Recall Issued For Joy Luck Brand Lily Flowers March 4, 2025 - U.S. Trading Company of Hay…

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March 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM

Bonus - March Weed of the Month: Foraging Garlic Mustard

Bonus - March Weed of the Month: Foraging Garlic Mustard Reader comments and questions inspired this bonus edition of the March Weed of the Month Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. March 6, 2025 Bonus - March Weed of the Month: Foraging Gar…

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March 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM

State Issues Consumer Notification for Thousand Hills Beef Products from Lakewinds Food Co-op in Richfield

State Issues Consumer Notification for Thousand Hills Beef Products from Lakewinds Food Co-op in Richfield Metal shot or BBs found in beef product For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 larry.schumacher…

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March 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM

43 Areas in Minnesota Proposed for Spongy Moth Management in 2025

43 Areas in Minnesota Proposed for Spongy Moth Management in 2025 Invasive insect continues its push into the state For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] March 4, 2025 Previous Announcements…

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March 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture March 4, 2025 Natural Dior LLC Issues Recall March 26, 2025 - Natural Dior LLC of Cali, Columbia is volunt…

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March 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM

March Weed of the Month: Bite Back - Taking Advantage of an Invasive Problem

March Weed of the Month: Bite Back - Taking Advantage of an Invasive Problem Certain plants, including some invasive weedy species, are a free and readily available food source Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. March 3, 2025 March Weed of …

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February 27, 2025 at 9:32 PM

MDA Offers Mini-Grant for Produce Growers

MDA Offers Mini-Grant for Produce Growers Reimbursement available for water testing, harvest totes, and other expenses For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected] Februar…

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February 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Rural Finance Authority Further Expands Loan Eligibility for Animal Disease Outbreaks

Rural Finance Authority Further Expands Loan Eligibility for Animal Disease Outbreaks Zero-interest loans will be available for losses going back to April 2024 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 allen.sommerfeld@state.…

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February 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Minnesota Brands Seek Market Expansion at California Tradeshow

Minnesota Brands Seek Market Expansion at California Tradeshow MDA and partners promote Minnesota brands and support business development at Natural Products Expo West March 4 - 7 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 all…

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February 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture February 25, 2025 Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC Issues Allergy Alert February 19, 2025 - Naturipe Value…

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February 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM

Minnesota Grown Launches “Cream of the Crop” Contest

Minnesota Grown Launches “Cream of the Crop” Contest Farm to School contest celebrates educators serving local foods For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] February 21, 2025 Previous Announce…

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February 20, 2025 at 9:16 PM

Study Examines the Age of Groundwater and Nitrate Trends in Southeast Minnesota

Study Examines the Age of Groundwater and Nitrate Trends in Southeast Minnesota The study’s findings are available in the Hydrogeology Journal For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] Feb…

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February 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Grants Offered to Enhance Minnesota Specialty Crop Markets

Grants Offered to Enhance Minnesota Specialty Crop Markets Applications due March 19, 2025 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected] February 19, 2025 Previous Announce…

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February 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM

MDA Now Accepting Applications for Meat Education and Training Grant Program

MDA Now Accepting Applications for Meat Education and Training Grant Program Online applications due April 1 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] February 19, 2025 Previous Announceme…

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February 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture February 18, 2025 Public Health Alert for Frozen Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Pasties February 12, 2025 -…

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February 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Minnesota to Begin Testing Raw Cow Milk for H5N1

Minnesota to Begin Testing Raw Cow Milk for H5N1 MDA and partners will begin sampling herds later this month For Immediate Release Media Contacts: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected]   Michael Crusan, BAH C…

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February 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Rural Finance Authority Declares Emergency Due to Animal Disease Outbreaks

Rural Finance Authority Declares Emergency Due to Animal Disease Outbreaks The declaration allows eligible farmers to apply for zero-interest loans For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] …

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February 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture February 11, 2025 Jack and the Green Sprouts Issues Recall February 8, 2025 - Jack and the Green Sprouts, …

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February 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture February 4, 2025 La Fiesta Food Products Issues Recall January 28, 2025 - La Fiesta Food Products, LLC, La…

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February 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM

February Weed of the Month: 2024 New County Finds of Eradicate List Noxious Weeds

February Weed of the Month: 2024 New County Finds of Eradicate List Noxious Weeds In 2024, two Prohibited Eradicate species were confirmed for the first time in three counties Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. February 3, 2025 February Wee…

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January 29, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Minnesota Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Annual Survey

Minnesota Farmers Encouraged to Participate in Annual Survey Corn and soybean growers should anticipate calls in February For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld [email protected] January 29, 2025 Previous…

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