Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Thom Petersen today announced the launch of the Green Fertilizer Grant Program. The announcement was made at the Green Ammonia Summit in Morris, MN. The Green Fertilizer Grant will support agricultural …
Recognizing the risks posed by extreme weather, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering a grant opportunity to help eligible producers make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, and severe weather events like storms, …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) works with Minnesota’s 13 research and promotion councils (also known as commodity councils) to promote our state’s diverse agricultural sector. One of these councils is the Minnesota Barley Research and …
The Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council (AFREC) is looking for new members to join the council and help expand soil fertility research, education, and outreach in Minnesota. AFREC is a farmer-led program to advance soil fertility …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking input on a draft state aquaculture plan. Comments are being accepted now through December 18. Minnesota recognizes aquaculture, which is the practice of privately raising fish or other aquatic life, as …
A new grant opportunity for urban farmers in Minnesota to make conservation-focused improvements is now available, alongside returning grant funding for groups seeking to promote urban youth agricultural education and urban agricultural community …
Eight Minnesota retailers who demonstrate excellence in locally grown and produced products have been named a 2025 Minnesota Grown Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the …
To expand Minnesotans’ access to fresh and culturally appropriate foods, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has opened applications for its Good Food Access Program (GFAP) Equipment and Physical Improvement Grant. The GFAP grant helps grocery …
Online applications are now open for anyone wanting to grow or process hemp in Minnesota in 2025. A license from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is required for individuals and businesses. Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2025, and …
Registration is now open for the 2025 Minnesota Organic Conference, an annual statewide conference that highlights organic agricultural practices. Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the two-day conference will take place January 9 and …
October is Farm to School and Early Care Month, a time to celebrate food education, school gardens, and lunch trays filled with healthy, locally sourced foods from Minnesota’s producers. In recognition of this month, today the Minnesota Department of …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting a free waste pesticide collection event on Monday, October 21, for businesses and farmers in Anoka and Hennepin counties. The event accepts unwanted and unusable agricultural and commercial-type …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is hosting a waste pesticide collection event on Monday, October 21 for those in Anoka and Hennepin counties. Homeowners, businesses, and farmers can safely dispose of unwanted and unusable pesticides through …
Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers looking to improve their operations can now apply for over $1 million in funding currently available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Agriculture Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) …
In recognition of Minnesota Climate Week, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) celebrates the efforts and partnership of producers, ag businesses, and other stakeholders to promote the continued implementation and advancement of climate-smart …
Many farmers and custom applicators will soon apply anhydrous ammonia (NH3) after harvest. Even with a rush against time and the weather, safety should never be compromised. Accidents involving NH3 have proven how dangerous and deadly the fertilizer can be …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for grants to support innovative sustainability-focused research or demonstration projects on Minnesota farms. The Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding farmers and commercial applicators that fall nitrogen fertilizer applications are restricted in some areas of the state. Under the MDA’s Groundwater Protection Rule, fall nitrogen fertilizer …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Jackson County for the first time. There are now 53 counties in the state, including Jackson, with EAB. EAB has also been confirmed in a new location in Lake County, …
Applications are now being accepted for two grant opportunities currently available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) aimed at helping value-added businesses and livestock product processors seeking to start up, modernize, or expand …
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