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Petersen: Reducing Dicamba Complaints is the Goal

Published March 18, 2022

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen is glad to finally have an announcement from the EPA on dicamba. "We are disappointed it took this long, but glad it's done. The biggest concern right now is the trainings, but registrants are working…

Proposed MDA Budget: What to Do with One-Time Dollars?

Published January 21, 2022

Portions of the proposed budget for the Minnesota Agriculture Department were announced ahead of the upcoming state legislative session. "There are things we're considering with this $7.7 billion surplus in addition to the American Rescue Plan dollars," said Thom Petersen,…

Updated MN Groundwater Protection Maps Available

Published January 15, 2022

The Minnesota Ag Department says the updates are meant to help farmers comply with the state rule, which restricts fall nitrogen fertilizer application in areas vulnerable to contamination. This new map shows public water supply wells with elevated nitrogen levels.…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Ag Department

Petersen: Reducing Dicamba Complaints is the Goal

Proposed MDA Budget: What to Do with One-Time Dollars?

Updated MN Groundwater Protection Maps Available

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