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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
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
Minnesotans are invited to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season during National Farmers Market Week, August 2-8. Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed the week Farmers’ Market Week in Minnesota, joining the nationwide celebration of farmers’ markets and the farmers, vendors, and communities that make them possible. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is partnering
Farmers enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) continue to show stronger and more reliable profitability than non‑certified farms, according to new data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence. The findings reinforce a clear, long‑term trend: For the seventh consecutive year, MAWQCP‑certified farms reported higher gross cash farm income and
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced today a new grant program to support Minnesotans purchasing their first farm. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will manage the grant program and offer dollar-for-dollar matching up to $15,000 for qualified small farmers to purchase farmland. “Farming is a part of Minnesota’s identity and a significant component
