Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

MDA Accepting AGRI Grant Applications

Published September 18, 2018

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation grants. AGRI Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration grants provide funding for projects that explore new ways to conserve natural resources, enhance farm profitability and increase energy efficiency. In…
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Being Bold

Published August 13, 2018

Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson continues to serve Minnesota agriculture in many ways. She leads on the Minnesota Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Minnesota Department of Agriculture's Organic Task Force and the Agriculture Utilization Research Institute Task Force. Olson focuses on…
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Tips to Evaluate Crop Injury

Published July 6, 2018

When it comes to evaluating drift injury to any crop, South Dakota State University Extension Weed Science Coordinator Paul Johnson tells farmers to look for deformed plants and discoloration. It’s hard to distinguish between different growth regulators. "All of them are…
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Noxious Weed Grants Awarded in MN

Published June 20, 2018

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is awarding nearly 30 grants totaling $300,000 statewide to deal with noxious weeds. Numerous counties and Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the region will receive funds to purchase equipment, conduct mapping and outreach efforts…
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MN to Keep Current Dicamba Restrictions in Place

Published June 12, 2018

In a letter to agricultural stakeholders, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) Commissioner Dave Frederickson said the Department will keep current dicamba restrictions in place for the 2018 growing season. In Minnesota, XtendiMax, Engenia and FeXapan herbicides cannot be applied after…
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Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Delayed

Published June 12, 2018

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton will not see the nitrogen fertilizer rule implemented this year. The Minnesota House and Senate Agriculture Committees have used their authority to prevent the adoption of the controversial rule until after the next legislative session, which…
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Ag Policy Bill Vetoed

Published May 22, 2018

In a veto letter to House Agriculture Policy Committee Chairman Paul Anderson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Bill Weber, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton said he was offended by the agriculture policy bill. This legislation returned the authority for soil loss…
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State Funds Available to Prevent Wolf Attacks

Published May 4, 2018

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has new grant funds available to help livestock producers prevent wolf attacks. Eligible expenses include veterinary costs for guard animals, additional fencing and the installation of lights or alarms to reduce the threat from wolves.…
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