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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
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is now accepting applications for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant. The grant supports innovative on-farm research and demonstrations of practices that could help make farming more profitable or resource-efficient. The MDA anticipates awarding up to $350,000 through the grant program. Applicants may request up
Minnesota’s fall nitrogen fertilizer restrictions in vulnerable groundwater areas take effect September 1. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding producers to confirm whether their fields fall within restricted zones and to monitor soil temperatures closely where fall application is allowed. Under the Groundwater Protection Rule, fall nitrogen fertilizer application is prohibited in designated vulnerable
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is gathering ideas as the agency considers the state’s next biennial budget. Farmers, businesses, and others impacted by food and agriculture systems are all invited to share policy, funding, and program suggestions. The MDA is hosting two virtual public input sessions where people can share their ideas directly. This
