Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Working to Prevent More Palmer Amaranth
Published October 22, 2018
There are now six Minnesota counties that have reported Palmer amaranth, the most recent being Redwood and Jackson counties. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Noxious Weed Program Supervisor, Tony Cortilet, says Minnesota is focusing on educating farmers and landowners. "It is…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…engAGe: 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…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…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…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…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…Minnesota’s Groundwater Protection Rule Delayed
Published June 11, 2018
Minnesota’s nitrogen fertilizer rule will not be implemented until the end of next year’s legislative session. At the end of the last session, House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership proposed a resolution that would delay approval of the Minnesota Department…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…