As the school year winds down, Minnesota educators have new opportunities this summer to connect students to agriculture, food systems, and the natural world. Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is offering two hands-on professional development …
With spring fieldwork underway, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is urging farmers, commercial applicators, ag retailers, and common carriers to take extra care when transporting agricultural products, goods, and commodities on public roads. …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Make It Minnesota program is supporting a cohort of ten emerging and established food and beverage brands at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, held May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Make It Minnesota program is supporting a cohort of ten emerging and established food and beverage brands at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show, held May 16-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago. …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Minnesota Grown Cream of the Crop Awards. This contest recognizes K-12 school districts and early care centers that show outstanding leadership in promoting and …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is accepting applications for climate-friendly agricultural practices (CFAP) incentive payments. CFAP provides payments at a flat rate up to $10,000 for producers to implement a selection of sustainable …
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is proud to announce Marie Kruse of Lake City, MN as the recipient of their 2026 Outstanding Teacher Award. This honor recognizes K-12 educators in Minnesota who creatively integrate agriculture into their …
Every spring, Minnesotans step outside to perform the same ritual: rake the lawn, plan the garden, and grab a bag of fertilizer to help the yard wake up from winter. What most people don’t realize is how much this last step can affect the water around us …
St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has confirmed emerald ash borer (EAB) in Todd County for the first time. There are now 60 counties in the state, including Todd, with EAB. MDA staff confirmed EAB infested trees along State Hwy 28 …
Minnesota farmers sent a clear message during signup for this year’s Minnesota Irrigation Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP): Protecting groundwater and improving irrigation efficiency are priorities they are ready to lead on. Enrollment drew …
Those wanting to grow and process hemp this year must apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) by April 30. Each license is valid through Dec. 31 of the year it is issued. Licensees must reapply annually to remain in the …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure Program. This grant provides matching funds for Minnesota fuel retailers to upgrade their …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Division (PFMD) conducts inspections statewide to protect public health, the environment, worker safety, and ensure compliance with federal and Minnesota laws. As …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Value-Added and Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Processing (MPEM) Grants. These reimbursement grant programs provide …
As spring fieldwork ramps up across Minnesota, many farmers and applicators will soon begin applying anhydrous ammonia (NH3). With tight weather windows and increasing pressure to get into fields, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) urges …
Minnesota hunters donated nearly 14,000 pounds of venison to food banks, food shelves, and feeding programs in 2025, an amount that exceeded 2024 donations by more than 50%. The Hunter-Harvested Venison Donation Program, which is a cooperative effort among …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and partner organizations are proposing to aerially manage spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) infestations this summer in nine counties across eastern Minnesota. Spongy moth is an invasive leaf-eating insect that …
The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is launching a new funding opportunity to help Minnesota farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect water quality through nitrogen enhanced‑efficiency fertilizers (N EEFs) …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is introducing the Biofertilizer Innovation and Efficiency Pilot Program, an initiative designed to help farmers improve nitrogen management and adopt innovative technologies that protect water quality and …
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding the public that written comments on the state’s Groundwater Protection Rule must be submitted by Thursday, March 12. The MDA is seeking input to determine whether the rule, adopted in 2019, is …
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