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Poultry Company Bankruptcy Strands 1.3 Million Chickens

Published October 11, 2024

A Fairfax, Minnesota-based poultry company, Pure Prairie Poultry, closed its doors last week. Bankruptcy forced the closure of the company's processing plant in Charles City, Iowa, impacting dozens of contract growers and 1.3 million birds. These contractors are located in…

Expanding Market Opportunities

Published September 14, 2024

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen described himself as the state's agriculture cheerleader. That role includes finding new farm markets for Minnesota commodities. “I’m just always really excited about the possibilities.” Peterson cited countries that offer opportunities, including Morrocco, Japan, Korea,…

Farming for the Future

Published September 13, 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, Neal Kittelson with the Department of Agriculture talks about best management…

Farming for the Future

Published September 7, 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. Jordan Harder with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture discusses best management practices when…

Supporting Value-Added Agriculture

Published September 4, 2024

Applications are being accepted until October 23 for two grant opportunities available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. These grants are geared toward value-added businesses and livestock processors for start-up, modernization and expansion costs. The goal is to increase ag…

MDA Takes Additional Efforts to Prevent the Spread of H5N1

Published August 20, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is accepting grant applications to help farmers buy and install equipment to prevent the spread of avian influenza. This grant will reimburse the farmer for up to 80 percent of the cost of the approved…

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Farming for the Future

Published August 14, 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, Larry Van Lieshout, who is a research specialist with the Minnesota…

MN Ag Department Taking Public Input For Upcoming Budget

Published August 12, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hosting online forums to get public input on agricultural issues and ideas. With the next legislative session setting the biannual budget for the state, Deputy Commissioner Andrea Vaubel says this is a great time…

Farming for the Future

Published July 30, 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. This week, Mike Zastoupil from the ag marketing and development division of the Minnesota Department of…

Farming for the Future

Published July 16, 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. John Jacobson operates Pine Tree Apple Orchard and outlines why he became water…

Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Poultry Company Bankruptcy Strands 1.3 Million Chickens

Expanding Market Opportunities

Farming for the Future

Farming for the Future

Supporting Value-Added Agriculture

MDA Takes Additional Efforts to Prevent the Spread of H5N1

Farming for the Future

MN Ag Department Taking Public Input For Upcoming Budget

Farming for the Future

Farming for the Future

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