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July 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM

MN Grown Retailer of the Year Contest Now Open for Entries

MN Grown Retailer of the Year Contest Now Open for Entries For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] July 28, 2025 Previous Announcements Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year Contest Opens f…

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July 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Perennials for Water Quality Featured at August 14 Field Day

Perennials for Water Quality Featured at August 14 Field Day Spotlight on Kernza Intermediate Wheatgrass For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-402-2637 [email protected] July 25, 2025 Previous Announcements …

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July 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Itasca County

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Itasca County Emergency quarantine on wood movement put in place for southeastern Itasca County For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] July 23, 2025 Previous Announ…

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July 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM

MDA Awards $1.75M to Support Minnesota Farmers and Food Businesses

MDA Awards $1.75M to Support Minnesota Farmers and Food Businesses For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] July 22, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA Awards $1.75 Million to Strengthen Local Food a…

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July 22, 2025 at 2:37 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 July 22, 2025 Chetak LLC Issues Recall July 16, 2025 – Chetak LLC is recalling Frozen Deep Sprouted Mat an…

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July 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM

MDA Offering Free Nitrate Water Testing at Farmfest

MDA Offering Free Nitrate Water Testing at Farmfest Visit us for details on grants, loans, weather stations, mental health, and more! For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] July 17, 202…

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July 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM

MDA Urges Minnesotans Not to Consume Emek Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif Due to Salmonella Contamination

MDA Urges Minnesotans Not to Consume Emek Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif Due to Salmonella Contamination Recalled product sold primarily at World Market locations For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6…

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July 16, 2025 at 2:40 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 July 16, 2025 Mondelēz Global LLC Issues Recall July 8, 2025 –Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a volunt…

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July 8, 2025 at 2:36 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 July 8, 2025 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-to-eat Beef Jerky Stick Products Due to Possible Ex…

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July 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM

Ruck’s Meat Processing Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Ruck’s Meat Processing Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Products Due to Possible Listeria monocytogenes Contamination For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] July 7, 2025 Previous Announcements …

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July 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM

MDA to Conduct Spongy Moth Aerial Management in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine, and St. Louis Counties

MDA to Conduct Spongy Moth Aerial Management in Aitkin, Carlton, Itasca, Pine, and St. Louis Counties Exact treatment dates will depend on weather conditions For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] …

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July 1, 2025 at 2:11 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 July 1, 2025   Starway International Group LLC Expands Recall June 25, 2025 – Starway International Group,…

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July 1, 2025 at 1:59 PM

July Weed of the Month: Harmful Impacts of Invasive Plants

July Weed of the Month: Harmful Impacts of Invasive Plants Many of the invasive plants listed on Minnesota’s Noxious Weed List can be harmful Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. July 1, 2025 July Weed of the Month: Harmful Impacts of Invasiv…

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June 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Grants Assist Beginning Farmers with Equipment and Infrastructure Costs

Grants Assist Beginning Farmers with Equipment and Infrastructure Costs Overwhelming demand outstrips available funding For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected] June 2…

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June 24, 2025 at 4:59 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 June 24, 2025 FreshRealm Issues Recalls June 17, 2025 – FreshRealm establishments in San Clemente, Calif.,…

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June 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Found in New Areas of Minnesota

Emerald Ash Borer Found in New Areas of Minnesota New EAB discoveries add quarantine areas For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] June 23, 2025 Previous Announcements Emerald As…

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June 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM

MDA to Conduct Spongy Moth Aerial Management in Fillmore, Houston, and Winona Counties

MDA to Conduct Spongy Moth Aerial Management in Fillmore, Houston, and Winona Counties Exact treatment dates will depend on weather conditions For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] June 18, …

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June 17, 2025 at 4:47 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 June 17, 2025 Bornstein Seafoods Inc Issues Recall June 10, 2025 - Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, Washi…

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June 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Grants Awarded to Boost Nutrition Access at Minnesota Farmers’ Markets

Grants Awarded to Boost Nutrition Access at Minnesota Farmers’ Markets For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-239-7909 [email protected] June 11, 2025 Previous Announcements Farmers’ Markets Receive Boost for Nutri…

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June 10, 2025 at 1:29 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 June 10, 2025 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ground Beef Products June 3, 2025 - The U.S. Department …

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June 5, 2025 at 7:33 PM

Wiste’s Meat Market Recalls Blueberry Wild Rice Summer Sausage, Original and Cheddar Beef Sticks Due to Improper Processing

Wiste’s Meat Market Recalls Blueberry Wild Rice Summer Sausage, Original and Cheddar Beef Sticks Due to Improper Processing Wiste’s Meat Market of Janesville, MN is voluntarily recalling three meat products that may have become adulterated due to improper processi …

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June 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM

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 June 3, 2025 Hormel Foods Corporation Issues Recall May 28, 2025 - Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, GA …

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June 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Minnesota to Host 2025 National Ag in the Classroom Conference

Minnesota to Host 2025 National Ag in the Classroom Conference For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] June 2, 2025 Previous Announcements National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference …

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June 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM

June Weed of the Month: Report a Pest Success Stories for Noxious Weeds

June Weed of the Month: Report a Pest Success Stories for Noxious Weeds Early detection is essential to keeping noxious weed species out of Minnesota Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. June 2, 2025 June Weed of the Month: Report a Pest Succ…

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May 27, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Starbuck Educator Named 2025 MAITC Outstanding Teacher of the Year

Starbuck Educator Named 2025 MAITC Outstanding Teacher of the Year For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] May 27, 2025 Previous Announcements Nathan Lund Honored as Outstanding Teacher of…

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May 27, 2025 at 2:11 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 27, 2025 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken Soup Product May 23, 2025 - The U.S. Department o…

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May 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM

Gov. Walz Signs Ag Omnibus Bill into Law

Gov. Walz Signs Ag Omnibus Bill into Law Major investments will benefit ag community and Minnesotans across the state For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] May 23, 2025 Previous Announ…

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May 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Winners Announced for 2025 Cream of the Crop Awards

Winners Announced for 2025 Cream of the Crop Awards For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] May 21, 2025 Previous Announcements Winners Announced for 2025 Cream of the Crop Awards Recogniz…

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May 20, 2025 at 1:16 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 May 20, 2025 NatureMills US Inc. Issues Allergy Alert May 13, 2025 - NatureMills US Inc., of Prosper, Texa…

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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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