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  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Public Input Sought on Draft Minnesota Aquaculture Plan

Public Input Sought on Draft Minnesota Aquaculture Plan Comments are being accepted through December 18 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] November 21, 2024 Previous Announcements …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
November 20, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Two Grants for Urban Agriculture Now Available

Two Grants for Urban Agriculture Now Available New Urban Farm Conservation Mini-Grant available alongside AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected]
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
November 19, 2024 at 6:03 PM

Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year Winners Announced

Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year Winners Announced Minnesota grocers recognized for promoting locally grown products For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] November 19, 2024 Previou…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
November 14, 2024 at 5:45 PM

MDA Offers Grants to Expand Access to Fresh Foods

MDA Offers Grants to Expand Access to Fresh Foods Applications are due by 4 p.m. on January 16, 2025 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] November 14, 2024 Previous Announcements …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
November 12, 2024 at 2:35 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 November 12, 2024 Yu Shang Food Inc. Issues Recall November 9, 2024 - Yu Shang Food, Inc, a Spartanburg, S…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 8:36 PM

Online Applications Now Open for Minnesota’s 2025 Industrial Hemp Program

Online Applications Now Open for Minnesota’s 2025 Industrial Hemp Program These licenses are for growing and processing industrial hemp For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] November 7, 2024…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
November 5, 2024 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 November 5, 2024 Savencia Cheese USA Issues Recall November 4, 2024 - Savencia Cheese USA is recalling sel…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 3:26 PM

November Weed of the Month: Round Leaf Bittersweet Noxious Weed Status Change

November Weed of the Month: Round Leaf Bittersweet Noxious Weed Status Change In 2023, round leaf bittersweet regulation changed to Prohibited Control Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. November 4, 2024 November Weed of the Month: Round Lea…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 1:26 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 October 29, 2024 TreeHouse Foods Announces Expansion of Recall October 23, 2024 - TreeHouse Foods, Inc. of…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 25, 2024 at 2:37 PM

Registration Opens for 2025 Minnesota Organic Conference

Registration Opens for 2025 Minnesota Organic Conference Annual conference to take place January 9-10 in St. Cloud For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] October 25, 2024 Previous Annou…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 22, 2024 at 2:03 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 October 22, 2024 Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Recall October 18, 2024 - Dakota Tom’s Sandwiches Corsica, SD is …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 1:57 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 October 15, 2024 BrucePac Issues Recall   October 9, 2024 - BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, is re…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 8:28 PM

MDA Unveils State’s First Farm to Kids Strategic Plan

MDA Unveils State’s First Farm to Kids Strategic Plan Plan will advance Farm to School and Early Care efforts in Minnesota For Immediate Release Media Contact:Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] October 10, 2024 Previou…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 8, 2024 at 1:38 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 October 8, 2024 Jack and the Green Sprouts Issues Recall October 4, 2024 - Jack and the Green Sprouts, Inc…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 4, 2024 at 2:16 PM

UPDATE: MDA to Host Free Metro Waste Pesticide Collection Event

UPDATE: MDA to Host Free Metro Waste Pesticide Collection Event Anoka and Hennepin County businesses and farmers can participate For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] October 4, 2024 P…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 2, 2024 at 7:05 PM

Grant Money Available to Minnesota Livestock Owners for Prevention of Wolf Attacks

Grant Money Available to Minnesota Livestock Owners for Prevention of Wolf Attacks Applications due January 3, 2025 For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] October 2, 2024 Previous Announcemen…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 4:17 PM

October Weed of the Month: The Invasion Curve

October Weed of the Month: The Invasion Curve Early detection of noxious weeds provides the best chance of effective management Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. October 1, 2024 October Weed of the Month: The Invasion Curve Early detection…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
October 1, 2024 at 12:40 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 October 1, 2024 Truly Good Foods Issues Allergy Alert September 25, 2024 - Truly Good Foods is recalling i…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 30, 2024 at 3:16 PM

MDA to Host Free Metro Waste Pesticide Collection Event

MDA to Host Free Metro Waste Pesticide Collection Event Anoka and Hennepin County residents and businesses can participate For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] September 30, 2024 Prev…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 2:06 PM

Grants Available to Support Minnesota Livestock Operations

Grants Available to Support Minnesota Livestock Operations Farmers and ranchers eligible for over $1 million in funding For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] September 27, 2024 Previou…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 26, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Agriculture Highlighted During Minnesota Climate Week

Agriculture Highlighted During Minnesota Climate Week Climate-smart practices the focus of annual state observation For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] September 26, 2024 Previous An…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 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 September 24, 2024 KTM Services Inc. Issues Allergy Alert September 19, 2024 - KTM Services, Inc. of Honol…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 18, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Anhydrous Safety Key Goal for Farmers This Fall

Anhydrous Safety Key Goal for Farmers This Fall 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] Septe…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Funding Available to Assist with Sustainable Agriculture Research

Funding Available to Assist with Sustainable Agriculture Research Applications are due December 12, 2024 For Immediate Release Media Contact:  Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] September 17, 2024 Previous Announcement…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 13, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Emerging Farmers’ Working Group Seeks New Members

Emerging Farmers’ Working Group Seeks New Members Apply by October 1, 2024 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected] September 13, 2024 Previous Announcements …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Reminder: Know Where and When to Apply Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer

Reminder: Know Where and When to Apply Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer Restrictions apply in some areas of the state under Groundwater Protection Rule For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] Se…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 11, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Two New Places

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Two New Places Emergency quarantine on wood movement put in place for Jackson County, quarantine expanded in Lake County For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] Sept…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 1:05 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 September 10, 2024 Niitakaya USA Inc. Issues Allergy Alert September 5, 2024 - Niitakaya USA Inc. of Monte…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 6, 2024 at 2:07 PM

MDA Seeks Applications for Crop Research Grants

MDA Seeks Applications for Crop Research Grants $1.2 million in funding available for eligible projects For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] September 6, 2024 Previous Announcements …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 4, 2024 at 3:13 PM

September Weed of the Month: Meadow Knapweed Noxious Weed Status Change

September Weed of the Month: Meadow Knapweed Noxious Weed Status Change Eradication of meadow knapweed in Minnesota is no longer possible however, there is still a pressing need to contain it  Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. September 4,…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Grants Available to Help Increase Minnesota Agricultural Product Sales

Grants Available to Help Increase Minnesota Agricultural Product Sales Applications due October 23 for two MDA opportunities For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] September 3, 2024 Pre…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 3:28 PM

MDA Now Accepting Applications for Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants

MDA Now Accepting Applications for Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grants Applications are due no later than 3 p.m. on October 3, 2024 For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] September 3, 2024…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 1:18 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 September 3, 2024 Hickory Hollow Jerky Issues Recall August 30, 2024 - Hickory Hollow Jerky, a Eufaula, Al…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 30, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Applications Open for Minnesota Organic Certification Cost-Share Program

Applications Open for Minnesota Organic Certification Cost-Share Program Organic farmers and handlers are eligible for rebate For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] August 30, 2024 Prev…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 6:30 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 August 27, 2024 Unilever U.S. Issues Allergy Alert August 21, 2024 - Unilever of Englewood Cliffs, New Jer…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 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 August 20, 2024 Perdue Foods LLC, Issues Recall August 16, 2024 -Perdue Foods LLC, a Perry, Ga. establishm…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 20, 2024 at 2:31 PM

MDA Funding Available to Combat the Spread of Avian Influenza

MDA Funding Available to Combat the Spread of Avian Influenza Minnesota livestock producers eligible for grants of up to $10,000 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6193 [email protected]
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 16, 2024 at 9:02 PM

MDA State Fair Exhibit Features Farming, Fun, and Freebies!

MDA State Fair Exhibit Features Farming, Fun, and Freebies! The Minnesota State Fair runs Thursday, August 22 through Labor Day, September 2 For Immediate Release Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] August 16, …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 7:02 PM

MN Grown Retailer of the Year Contest Opens for Entries

MN Grown Retailer of the Year Contest Opens for Entries Annual contest awards creative displays of locally grown products For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] August 6, 2024 Previous …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 6:42 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 August 6, 2024 Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall July 30, 2024 - Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.,…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 6, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Invasive Insect Elm Zigzag Sawfly Found for First Time in Minnesota

Invasive Insect Elm Zigzag Sawfly Found for First Time in Minnesota Residents are asked to report any suspected finds For Immediate Release Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] August 6, 2024 Previous Announceme…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Farm to School and Early Care Funds Available from MDA

Farm to School and Early Care Funds Available from MDA Family child care providers now eligible for program funding For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] August 5, 2024 Previous Announ…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 5, 2024 at 2:44 PM

Minnesota Farmers’ Markets Eligible for MDA Cost-Share

Minnesota Farmers’ Markets Eligible for MDA Cost-Share Funding available to support market food assistance programs For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] August 5, 2024 Previous Announ…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Minnesota Gears Up for National Farmers’ Market Week

Minnesota Gears Up for National Farmers’ Market Week Lincoln Park Farmers’ Market in Duluth to host statewide celebration For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 [email protected] August 2, 2024 Previous …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
August 1, 2024 at 3:45 PM

August Weed of the Month: Noxious Weed Disposal

August Weed of the Month: Noxious Weed Disposal There are several methods for destroying noxious weed material without transporting it to a new site Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. August 1, 2024 August Weed of the Month: Noxious Weed Di…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
July 31, 2024 at 3:02 PM

Let the Festivities Begin: Visit MDA at Farmfest 2024

Let the Festivities Begin: Visit MDA at Farmfest 2024 Stop in for info on water quality, soil health, weather stations, mental health, more! For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-387-6599 [email protected] July …
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 12:58 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 July 30, 2024 Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese Issues Recall July 24, 2024 - Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese of Austin, K…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
July 29, 2024 at 9:01 PM

MDA Seeks Input Before Next Legislative Session

MDA Seeks Input Before Next Legislative Session Two virtual public input sessions offer chance to share ideas For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] July 29, 2024 Previous Announcements…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
July 26, 2024 at 6:02 PM

MDA Partners with Southwest Regional Development Commission to Support Local Meat Processors

MDA Partners with Southwest Regional Development Commission to Support Local Meat Processors Grant funding will assist with employee hiring and training efforts For Immediate Release Media Contact: Logan Schumacher 651-201-6193 Logan.Schumacher@state…
  Minnesota Department of Agriculture · [email protected]
July 24, 2024 at 3:46 PM

New Funding Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health

New Funding Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health Applications for soil health equipment grants open August 1 and close August 30 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] July…