Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
MDA Issues Advisory
Published June 13, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued an advisory to farmers who have done business with the Buckwheat Growers Association of Wadena. This group is also known as Union Creek Organic and Union Creek Feed and Seed. Anyone who has…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…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…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…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…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.…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…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…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…