Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Farming for the Future
Published April 30, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Fabian Fernández, nutrient management specialist, University of Minnesota, discusses nitrogen management…Farming for the Future
Published April 16, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Katie Rasmussen, a hydrologist with MDA, talks about the Minnesota runoff…Farming for the Future
Published March 19, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Anna Cates from the University of Minnesota discusses potential soil health…Minnesota Dairy Herds Test Negative for Avian Influenza
Published March 12, 2025
Minnesota is in the third week of testing its dairy herds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. "We've tested over 400 farms and had no positive cases," reports Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. "We also haven't had a positive case in poultry…Farming for the Future
Published March 11, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Matt McKibben, a supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, talks…MN Lawmakers Push for Flexible Reporting for Grain Buyers
Published February 27, 2025
A bill introduced during the Minnesota House would adjust the reporting requirements for smaller grain buyers and elevators. Representative Paul Anderson says the bill's goal is to exempt small grain elevators and purchasers from costly audits if purchases are under…Farming for the Future
Published February 11, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health. This week, MDA's Jessica Jurcek talks about the soil health financial assistance program. Click here to…Enviros Sue MPCA and MDA
Published January 29, 2025
Three environmental groups are suing the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, Minnesota Well Owners Organization, and Minnesota Trout Unlimited claim that state regulations do not protect public health and…Little Change in MDA Budget
Published January 19, 2025
According to Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel, Governor Tim Walz left the agriculture budget largely unchanged. "There was a budget forecast that came out in November that wasn't very rosy, but we're happy to see that a…