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November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM

MDA Grant Supports Agricultural Cooperatives

MDA Grant Supports Agricultural Cooperatives Funding helps new farmer-owned cooperatives plan, launch, and grow For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] November 6, 2025 Previous Announcements …

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November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Correction: Application Period Opens for Minnesota’s 2026 Industrial Hemp Program

Correction: Application Period Opens for Minnesota’s 2026 Industrial Hemp Program This license is for growing and processing industrial hemp For Immediate Release Media Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] Novem…

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November 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Application Period Opens for Minnesota’s 2026 Industrial Hemp Program

Application Period Opens for Minnesota’s 2026 Industrial Hemp Program This license is for growing and processing industrial hemp For Immediate Release Media Contact: Brittany Raveill 651-201-6131 [email protected] November 4, 2025 …

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November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Minnesota Beef Checkoff Fee Increase Proposed

Minnesota Beef Checkoff Fee Increase Proposed cattle producers can request a ballot by 2/12/26 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] November 5, 2025 Previous Announcements Minne…

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November 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture November 4, 2025 Pacific International Marketing Issues Recall October 28, 2025 – Salinas, CA  - Pacific I…

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November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM

November Weed of the Month: Prioritizing Invasive Plant Control

November Weed of the Month: Prioritizing Invasive Plant Control Focus on the future you are managing for Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. November 3, 2025 November Weed of the Month: Prioritizing Invasive Plant Control Focus on the future…

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October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM

MDA Launches New AGRI Works Grant Program

MDA Launches New AGRI Works Grant Program $485K available, applications due Dec. 16 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] October 31, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA Launches New…

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October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM

MDA Seeks Applications for Crop Research Grants

MDA Seeks Applications for Crop Research Grants $1.75M in funding available for applied research projects For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] October 30, 2025 Previous Announcements …

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October 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM

Minnesota Organic Conference returns to St. Cloud January 8–9, 2026

Minnesota Organic Conference returns to St. Cloud January 8–9, 2026 Early-bird rates available through Dec. 1 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] October 29, 2025 Previous Announcements …

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October 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture October 28, 2025 LSI, Inc. Issues Recall October 24, 2025 – LSI, Inc., an Alpena, S.D. establishment, is r…

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October 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture October 21, 2025 Aquastar (USA) Corp Issues Recall October 17, 2025 – AquaStar (USA) Corp of Seattle, WA i…

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October 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM

MDA Opens Green Fertilizer Grant Program

MDA Opens Green Fertilizer Grant Program $3.8M available to support renewable fertilizer production For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] Oct. 21, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA…

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October 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM

MDA Expands Ag Weather Network with Three New Stations

MDA Expands Ag Weather Network with Three New Stations Installations enhance coverage areas, local data for Minnesota farmers For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 [email protected] Oct. 16, 2025 Previo…

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October 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture October 14, 2025 FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Ready-To-Eat Meals Containing Riced Cauliflower Octob…

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October 15, 2025 at 7:24 PM

MDA Seeks Proposals to Evaluate and Recommend Strategies for 4R Programs

MDA Seeks Proposals to Evaluate and Recommend Strategies for 4R Programs Selected proposal will shape legislative report, guide best practices for agricultural retailer engagement For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 cyn…

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October 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Free Well Water Testing Clinic in Mille Lacs County

Free Well Water Testing Clinic in Mille Lacs County Find out fast if nitrate level exceeds safety standards For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 [email protected] Oct. 10, 2025 Previous Announcements …

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October 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture September 30, 2025   Abdallah Candies Issues Recall September 30, 2025 – Abdallah Candies is voluntarily r…

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October 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Farming in Minnesota

Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Farming in Minnesota AGRI SustAg Grants now open For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-239-7909 [email protected] October 2, 2025 Previous Announcements Help Shape the …

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October 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM

October Weed of the Month: Update on Palmer Amaranth

October Weed of the Month: Update on Palmer Amaranth Over 120 reports of Palmer amaranth investigated in 30 Minnesota counties since 2016 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. October 1, 2025 October Weed of the Month: Update on Palmer Amarant…

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September 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture September 30, 2025 Updated Release: Southwind Foods, LLC Issues Recall September 23, 2025 – Southwind Food…

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September 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM

MDA Awarded $11 Million to Advance Innovative Irrigation Practices

MDA Awarded $11 Million to Advance Innovative Irrigation Practices Investment will support groundwater conservation and protect water resources across 25 counties For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 cynthia.moothart@sta…

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September 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM

Open Now! Farm Safety Grants for Grain Bins and Tractor Rollovers

Open Now! Farm Safety Grants for Grain Bins and Tractor Rollovers For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] Sept. 23, 2025 Previous Announcements Grants Available to Improve Safety on Minnes…

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September 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture September 23, 2025 Haifa Smoked Fish Issues Recall September 17, 2025 – HAIFA SMOKED FISH  is recalling “C…

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September 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM

MDA Opens Applications for Livestock Investment Grants

MDA Opens Applications for Livestock Investment Grants For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] September 17, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA Opens Applications for Livestock Investment Gra…

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September 16, 2025 at 2:07 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture September 16, 2025 One Frozen, LLC Issues Recall September 10, 2025 – One Frozen, LLC is voluntarily recal…

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September 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM

MDA Urges Farmers: Put Safety First with Anhydrous Ammonia This Fall

MDA Urges Farmers: Put Safety First with Anhydrous Ammonia This Fall Essential tips to prevent accidents during post-harvest application For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 [email protected] Sept. 16,…

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September 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM

USDA Declares Minnesota Dairy Herds Unaffected by H5N1 Virus

USDA Declares Minnesota Dairy Herds Unaffected by H5N1 Virus Change comes after four consecutive months of no detections For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected] Septe…

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September 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture September 9, 2025 Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Issues Recall September 5, 2025 – The Middlefield Orig…

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September 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Minnesota Agriculture Takes the Stage at Farm Aid 40

Minnesota Agriculture Takes the Stage at Farm Aid 40 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] September 8, 2025 Previous Announcements Minnesota Agriculture Takes the Stage at Farm Aid 40 M…

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September 4, 2025 at 7:40 PM

State Expands Ag Weather Network with New Station Near Viking

State Expands Ag Weather Network with New Station Near Viking Addition strengthens coverage and delivers more precise data for farmers in NW Minnesota For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 [email protected] …

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September 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Free Nitrate Testing at Farmfest Revealed Issues in Private Well Water

Free Nitrate Testing at Farmfest Revealed Issues in Private Well Water Well owners received immediate guidance at MDA's first on-site clinic For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 [email protected] Sept.…

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September 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM

September Weed of the Month: Invasive Species Art as a Voice for Science

September Weed of the Month: Invasive Species Art as a Voice for Science Art can connect with others in a way that numbers don’t Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. September 2, 2025 September Weed of the Month: Invasive Species Art as a Voi…

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September 2, 2025 at 1:27 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture September 2, 2025 FDA Issues Advisory For Raw, Half-shell Oysters from Republic of Korea  August 20, 2025 …

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August 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM

Emerging Farmers’ Working Group Seeks New Members

Emerging Farmers’ Working Group Seeks New Members Apply now through September 12, 2025 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected] August 29, 2025 Previous Announcements …

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August 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Restrictions

Fall Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Restrictions Application is prohibited in vulnerable areas of Minnesota For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 [email protected] August 26, 2025 Previous Announcement…

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August 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Funds Available to Expand Biofuel Access at the Pump

Funds Available to Expand Biofuel Access at the Pump For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] August 25, 2025 Previous Announcements Funds Available to Expand Biofuel Access Applications fo…

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August 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM

MDA Invests Over $1.6M in Urban Agriculture

MDA Invests Over $1.6M in Urban Agriculture Funded projects focus on youth education, community development, and expanding access to local foods For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] August 20…

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August 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM

MDA State Fair Exhibit Features Farms, Fun, and Freebies!

MDA State Fair Exhibit Features Farms, Fun, and Freebies! The MDA State Fair exhibit is in the North Hall of the Agriculture/Horticulture Building For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] …

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August 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture August 19, 2025 Dollar General Issues Recall August 11, 2025 – Dollar General Corporation is recalling thr…

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August 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM

CORRECTION - $1.35 Million Available for Farm to School & Early Care Grants

CORRECTION - $1.35 Million Available for Farm to School & Early Care Grants For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] August 18, 2025 Previous Announcements $1.35 Million Available for F…

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August 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM

$1.35 Million Available for Farm to School & Early Care Grants – Apply by Oct. 23

$1.35 Million Available for Farm to School & Early Care Grants – Apply by Oct. 23 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] August 18, 2025 Previous Announcements $1.35 Million Available…

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August 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Applications Open for Dairy Profitability Enhancement Grant

Applications Open for Dairy Profitability Enhancement Grant For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] August 15, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA Seeks Partners to Deliver Dairy Profitability…

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August 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM

MDA Seeks Input Before 2026 Legislative Session

MDA Seeks Input Before 2026 Legislative Session Two virtual public input sessions offer chance to share ideas For Immediate Release Media Contact: Allen Sommerfeld 651-201-6185 [email protected] August 13, 2025 Previous Announcemen…

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August 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM

MDA Invests $560K to Strengthen Meat Processing Workforce & School Butchery Programs

MDA Invests $560K to Strengthen Meat Processing Workforce & School Butchery Programs For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nikki Warner 651-238-7909 [email protected] August 12, 2025 Previous Announcements MDA Awards over $560…

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August 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture August 11, 2025 Updated - FDA Issues Advisory for Frozen, Raw, Half-shell Oysters from Republic of Korea A…

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August 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Help for Minnesota Farmers to Buy their First Farm Returns

Help for Minnesota Farmers to Buy their First Farm Returns Down Payment Assistance Grant program now open for applications For Immediate Release Media Contact: Larry Schumacher, MDA Communications 651-201-6629 [email protected] Aug…

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August 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM

Weekly Recall Notification

Weekly Recall Notification Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Recall information from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture August 5, 2025 Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC Issues Recall July 30, 2025 – Doehler Dry Ingredient …

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August 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM

Correction - August Weed of the Month: Progress on Knotweed Mapping and Management

Correction - August Weed of the Month: Progress on Knotweed Mapping and Management The first photo has been updated to depict knotweed. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. August 4, 2025 Correction - August Weed of the Month: Progress on Kno…

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August 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM

August Weed of the Month: Progress on Knotweed Mapping and Management

August Weed of the Month: Progress on Knotweed Mapping and Management In 2018, there were 493 mapped knotweed infestations in Minnesota. Now, there are 3,374 mapped infestations. Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. August 4, 2025 August Weed…

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July 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

New Funding Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health

New Funding Available to Help Improve Minnesota’s Soil Health Grant applications open August 1 and close August 29 For Immediate Release Media Contact: Cynthia Moothart 651-420-2637 [email protected] July 31, 2025 Previous Announc…

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