Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
MN Ag Department: Dicamba Data “Misrepresented”
Published December 24, 2021
Minnesota Ag Department’s Director of Pesticide and Fertilizer Management Joshua Stamper says not all of the report information in the EPA dicamba incident report is coming from the states, including the statistic that says Minnesota has 711 dicamba complaints. "We…MDA Announces State-Specific Dicamba Regs
Published December 13, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is working with EPA and registrants to set new dicamba application cutoff dates for 2022. Below Interstate 94, there will be a June 12 cutoff date and above that line, there will be a June…Deadline Announced to File Claims Against Bankrupt Pipeline Foods
Published November 10, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is advising farmers who did business with Pipeline Foods to submit a bond claim by January 4. The Fridley-based company filed for bankruptcy in July. Pipeline Foods focused on non-GMO and organic grains.MDA Funds Farm Stress & Rural Mental Health Projects
Published October 28, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and 11 project partners have been awarded $500,000 in federal support to address farm stress and rural mental health. The MDA’s ‘Build, Don’t Break’ initiative includes support for mental health counseling, farm advocates, the farm…Minnesota Seeks Feedback on Clean Fuel Standard Proposal
Published October 8, 2021
The development of Minnesota’s Clean Fuel Standard is being led by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Deputy Ag Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says a low carbon fuel standard is something that’s been explored in other…Now Accepting Applications for MN Organic Share Program
Published September 25, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Minnesota Organic Cost Share program through November 1. Minnesota’s organic farmers and processors can apply for a rebate of up to half the cost of their organic certification costs. Find…MN Wants a Change in Dicamba Requirements Next Year
Published September 23, 2021
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has been meeting with the EPA to determine the next steps for dicamba use in 2022. "In Minnesota, we want to make a decision on dicamba and announce it by December 1. We want the…MN Ag Department Accepting Livestock Grant Applications
Published August 29, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has money available for livestock farmers and ranchers to improve their operations. Up to $1.3 million dollars will be awarded through the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Livestock Investment Grant program. There will be two…Corn Matters
Published July 14, 2021
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel joins the latest edition of Corn Matters to talk about the COVID-19 vaccine. This weekly update is made possible by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.