Articles tagged under: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
MN Agriculture Department Budget Discussions Begin
Published February 13, 2019
The Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy committee began its budget discussions for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen gave his testimony, starting with the mission of the agriculture department: enhancing Minnesotans' quality of life…Managing Stress During Stressing Times
Published January 29, 2019
Farmers and ranchers take immense pride in what they do. However, being prideful can sometimes mean those in agriculture don’t always reach out for help. According to Ted Matthews, a rural mental health counselor with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture,…MN Plans for More Hemp Production
Published December 28, 2018
Industrial hemp production is legalized in the new farm bill. USDA will be in charge of regulating the crop. States that want industrial hemp grown under their jurisdiction can submit a plan to USDA. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Assistant Commissioner…Minnesota Exploring State Specific Dicamba Label
Published November 2, 2018
Following the release of EPA’s updated dicamba label, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture is exploring the possibility for updated state specific guidelines. Assistant Commissioner Susan Stokes says Minnesota had a much better application season in 2018, but they are still…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…