Articles tagged under: Andrea Vaubel
Trade Mission Highlights Opportunities
Published September 22, 2023
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel describes the recent trade mission to Japan as an opportunity to build relationships. “We’ve been very lucky to have the state legislature to invest in an additional position in our international trade…Minnesota Has Learned From Previous HPAI Outbreaks
Published April 17, 2023
With migrating birds returning to the region, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is keeping an eye out for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. "We've come a long way since 2015 in terms of our preparedness and response activities," reports Andrea Vaubel, deputy…MDA Budget Addresses Ag Needs
Published January 26, 2023
The governor’s budget includes an additional $117 million over the next four years for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. This proposal includes $4 million for a soil health financial assistance program and $4 million in revolving loans to improve water…MN Agencies Welcome Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard
Published December 15, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota Department of Transportation took public input on the state’s Clean Fuel Standard in a series of virtual meetings. This follows Governor Tim Walz’s directive for state agencies to determine if and how to…Minnesota Seeks Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard Proposal
Published October 8, 2021
The development of Minnesota’s Clean Fuel Standard is being led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Deputy Ag Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says a low carbon fuel standard is something that’s been explored in other…Corn Matters
Published July 14, 2021
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel joins the latest edition of Corn Matters to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine. This weekly update is made possible by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.Names Surface for Ag Commissioner Post
Published December 13, 2018
Minnesota Governor-Elect Tim Walz’s transition team is interviewing candidates for the various departments and agencies. Judging by the number of applicants, there is a lot of interest in the agriculture commissioner job. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says a few names…