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The USDA has added to the list of MN counties where farmers may be eligible for disaster loans due to drought. Counties include Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, and Wilkin. Links to the USDA and MDA are below- USDA information – https://farmers.gov/recover Minnesota Department of Agriculture – https://mda.state.mn.us/disasterloan
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is pleased to announce the first round of Farm to Food Security Grant recipients, including $50,000 for Care and Share of Crookston, Inc. Established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2025, the program is modeled after the former federal Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. It creates market opportunities for Minnesota farmers by
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Specialty Crop Preparing for Extreme Weather (Prepare) Grant. The program helps specialty crop growers in Minnesota to purchase and install supplies or equipment that make their operations more resilient to drought, flooding, hail, severe storms, and other extreme
As Minnesota farmers wrap up harvest and prepare for fall fertilizer applications, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding growers and applicators that safety must come before speed when handling anhydrous ammonia (NH3). Accidents involving NH3 can cause severe injuries or even be fatal. To reduce risks, the MDA is urging farmers, fertilizer dealers,
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Works Grant Program. This grant program supports organizations and institutions working to strengthen Minnesota agriculture, horticulture, and rural communities through development, education, research, or marketing. The MDA expects to award between five and 15 grants totaling about $485,625
Minnesotans continue to lead the fight against emerald ash borer (EAB). The invasive insect that tunnels into ash trees, causing mortality, was first discovered in Minnesota in 2009. Since then, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), with state, federal, and local partners, alongside thousands of Minnesotans, has worked to manage this invasive pest. Management efforts
