New distribution! Reach relevant USA TODAY Network news sites. Get started ›

New distribution! Reach relevant USA TODAY Network news sites. Get started ›

There were 1,535 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 487,359 in the last 365 days.

Minnesota Department of Agriculture Press Releases

593 Press Releases
  • Published on October 31, 2025 - 17:06 GMT

    MDA Launches New AGRI Works Grant Program

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Works Grant Program. This new grant opportunity supports organizations and institutions that help strengthen Minnesota …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on October 29, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

    Minnesota Organic Conference Returns to St. Cloud in 2026

    Registration is now open for the Minnesota Organic Conference, taking place January 8-9, 2026, at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud. Hosted annually by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the conference features more than 30 …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on October 21, 2025 - 17:02 GMT

    MDA Opens Green Fertilizer Grant Program

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Green Fertilizer Grant Program. The program will support agricultural and rural electric cooperatives registered as 308A or 308B within the state of Minnesota so they can …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on October 16, 2025 - 14:58 GMT

    MDA Expands Ag Weather Network with Three New Stations

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is expanding its Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of three new weather stations spanning Southern Minnesota—a critical step in strengthening data coverage for producers statewide. This …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on October 15, 2025 - 20:24 GMT

    MDA Seeks Proposals to Evaluate and Recommend Strategies for 4R Programs

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is seeking proposals for a literature review of 4R-based incentive programs involving agricultural retailers. The 4R framework promotes using the Right fertilizer source, at the Right rate, at the Right time, …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on October 10, 2025 - 16:42 GMT

    Free Well Water Testing Clinic in Mille Lacs County

    Residents in and around Mille Lacs County can get their private well water tested for free at a one-day clinic hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) in partnership with the Minnesota Well Owners Organization and the Mille Lacs Band of …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on October 2, 2025 - 19:13 GMT

    Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Farming in Minnesota

    St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant. These grants support on-farm research and demonstrations …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on September 29, 2025 - 15:23 GMT

    MDA Awarded $11 Million to Advance Innovative Irrigation Practices

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in partnership with local and regional organizations, has been awarded $11.16 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to expand conservation practices …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on September 17, 2025 - 16:11 GMT

    MDA Opens Applications for Livestock Investment Grants

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the fiscal year 2026 Agriculture Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant Program. Established by the Minnesota legislature in 2008, this program …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on September 16, 2025 - 15:49 GMT

    MDA Urges Farmers: Put Safety First with Anhydrous Ammonia This Fall

    As Minnesota farmers wrap up harvest and prepare for fall fertilizer applications, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding growers and applicators that safety must come before speed when handling anhydrous ammonia (NH3). Accidents …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on September 10, 2025 - 17:17 GMT

    USDA Declares Minnesota Dairy Herds Unaffected by H5N1 Virus

    After four straight months of testing raw milk samples from Minnesota cow dairy farms for the avian influenza A (H5N1) virus without any detections, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has changed Minnesota’s status from Affected to Unaffected in …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on September 8, 2025 - 18:23 GMT

    Minnesota Agriculture Takes the Stage at Farm Aid 40

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is proud to be a sponsor of the 40th Annual Farm Aid Music Festival, coming to Minnesota on Saturday, September 20, 2025. As Farm Aid marks four decades of supporting family farmers, MDA staff will be on hand …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on September 4, 2025 - 13:35 GMT

    State Expands Ag Weather Network with New Station Near Viking

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is expanding the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with a new weather station just west of Viking. The station, called Viking 1SW, will deliver localized weather data to farmers in Marshall and Pennington …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on September 3, 2025 - 15:49 GMT

    Free Nitrate Testing at Farmfest Revealed Issues in Private Well Water

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offered free nitrate well testing for the first time at Farmfest this year, giving well owners instant answers about their drinking water. Over the three-day event, 107 private wells were tested. Six exceeded …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on August 26, 2025 - 16:52 GMT

    Know Where, When to Apply Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds 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 application …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on August 25, 2025 - 15:54 GMT

    Funds Available to Expand Biofuel Access in Minnesota

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to upgrade their infrastructure to offer E15, gasoline blended with 15% ethanol, at the pump.  The MDA expects to award approximately $4 million …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on August 20, 2025 - 20:02 GMT

    MDA Invests over $1.6M in Urban Agriculture

    Appetite For Change Minneapolis Engage North Minneapolis youth in agricultural programming through paid hands-on training at urban farms, enabling 30 participants to grow and donate 7,500 lbs. of produce, develop a tailored curriculum, and sustain long- …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on August 19, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

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

    Fairgoers of all ages can connect agriculture to their daily lives with educational, engaging, and interactive activities and games at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) exhibit at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair. Start your day with a “read and …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on August 18, 2025 - 20:11 GMT

    $1.35 Million Available for Farm to School in Minnesota

    Minnesota schools, early childhood education (ECE) centers, and licensed in-home family childcare providers looking to serve locally sourced meals can apply for funding now through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School and Early …

    Distribution channels:
  • Published on August 15, 2025 - 14:36 GMT

    MDA Seeks Partners to Deliver Dairy Profitability Program

    The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Dairy Profitability Enhancement Grant. This funding is available to regional or statewide organizations to administer and deliver the Dairy Profitability and Enhancement …

    Distribution channels: