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Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Bailey Appointed to Assistant Ag Commissioner

Published June 11, 2019

Patrice Bailey has been appointed as Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Bailey will oversee several departments, including outreach, ag marketing and development, dairy and meat inspection and food safety. Previously, Bailey served as the Outreach…
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TransFARMation: The Ostrich Syndrome

Published May 20, 2019

Farmers have a lot coming at them right now, including low commodity prices, uncertain trade policies and weather delays during the rush of a busy planting season. None of these issues are things that farmers can control. When overwhelmed, it…
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Walz and Legislative Leaders Finalize Budget Agreement

Published May 20, 2019

At the 11th hour, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and legislative leaders announced a budget deal. "Today we proved that divided government can work for the betterment of the people we serve," said Walz late Sunday night. "As one of only…
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Farmers Advised to File Claims Following Karlstad Elevator Closure

Published May 10, 2019

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture received notice from the Karlstad Farmers Elevator that their doors are closing. Therefore, MDA is advising farmers who have not received payment or had grain stored at the elevator to file a bond claim. The…
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TransFARMation: A Survivor’s Journey

Published May 6, 2019

Theresia Gillie of Hallock, Minnesota is a survivor. Faced with financial challenges, her husband, Keith, took his own life just over two years ago. “It isn't something you get over, it's something you live with." Life has changed for Theresia.…
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MN Lawmakers Consider Boost to Rural Mental Health Resources

Published May 3, 2019

Minnesota lawmakers are starting to consider budget bills in conference. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is asking for more money to boost trade, fight Palmer amaranth and animal diseases like African swine fever this session. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen…
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Palmer amaranth Seed Found in Screenings

Published April 23, 2019

A Minnesota Department of Agriculture investigation found a new way for Palmer amaranth to be spread. In this case, the weed found its way into a soybean field through cattle manure. The cattle had been fed screenings from contaminated sunflower…
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TransFARMation: There is Life After Farming

Published April 22, 2019

After a few tough years farming in the 1980s, Randy Koenen found a new career in farm radio. The decision to step away from the farm was difficult. “I was under immense pressure. I couldn’t sleep at night, and I…
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Assistance Available for Winter Weather Damages

Published March 11, 2019

Many farmers and ranchers in Minnesota have received damage or loss of barns, sheds and grain storage due to heavy snow loads and/or high winds. As a result, those producers may be eligible for low interest loans by contacting their…
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MN Agriculture Department Budget Discussions Begin

Published February 13, 2019

The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy committee began its budget discussions for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen gave his testimony, starting with the mission of the agriculture department: enhancing Minnesotans' quality of life…
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