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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…

Groundwater Protection Map Updated

Published January 16, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has updated the maps for its groundwater protection rule. Areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination face restrictions on fall nitrogen fertilizer applications. The map can be found on the MDA website.

Farming for the Future

Published January 15, 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, Larry Cowling is a water quality-certified producer from Martin County, who…

State Invests in Water Quality

Published January 15, 2025

The Red River Basin Commission hosted its annual Land and Water International Summit Conference in Grand Forks. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen highlighted state initiatives. "A lot of drainage upgrades, but also water quality upgrades, whether that's our Water Quality…

MDA Preps for ’25 Legislative Session

Published December 31, 2024

With 2024 in the rearview mirror, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen said budget planning is a priority. The continued spread of avian influenza is also on the radar. "One…

MN Barley Checkoff Vote Set for Thursday

Published December 5, 2024

The fate of the Minnesota Barley Research and Promotion Council will be determined at the Prairie Grains Conference. A vote will take place between 9 AM and noon Thursday. Ballots can be submitted at the registration table. MDA received a…

Farming for the Future

Published November 15, 2024

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, Gabi Bolwerk, Extension educator, University of Minnesota, talks about the Soil…

Farming for the Future

Published November 11, 2024

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, Arial Kagan, Minnesota Farmers Union, talks about the new Green Ammonia…

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Farming for the Future

Enviros Sue MPCA and MDA

Little Change in MDA Budget

Groundwater Protection Map Updated

Farming for the Future

State Invests in Water Quality

MDA Preps for ’25 Legislative Session

MN Barley Checkoff Vote Set for Thursday

Farming for the Future

Farming for the Future

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