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We've recently expanded the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN), with three new stations installed in East Central MN to...
06/12/2026

We've recently expanded the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN), with three new stations installed in East Central MN to add important coverage in an area where producers have needed more localized environmental data to support day‑to‑day decisions.

Since 2024, we've installed 31 MAWN stations as part of a statewide effort to ensure that every agricultural region has access to real‑time, site‑specific weather and soil information collected within 20 miles.

🔗 https://www.mda.state.mn.us/mda-expands-ag-weather-network-east-central-minnesota

What’s in Minnesota’s water? Each year, the MDA tests rivers, streams, and groundwater for 100+ pesticides. Dive into ou...
06/12/2026

What’s in Minnesota’s water? Each year, the MDA tests rivers, streams, and groundwater for 100+ pesticides. Dive into our 2025 Water Quality Monitoring Report to see what we found. 🌊 🚰🌍

🔗 https://wrl.mnpals.net/node/4414

For more than two decades, the Minnesota Organic Conference has connected farmers with some of the nation's leading orga...
06/11/2026

For more than two decades, the Minnesota Organic Conference has connected farmers with some of the nation's leading organic researchers, educators, and practitioners to learn about emerging research, innovative farming practices, and resources that support organic operations of all sizes and types.

Have a topic, research project, or farming practice to share? We're accepting session proposals and speaker suggestions for the next Minnesota Organic Conference, taking place Jan. 7–8, 2027 in St. Cloud.

Learn more and submit your proposal by June 29 at www.mda.state.mn.us/moc-proposals

A new survey from Minnesota State's Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence found that more than 90% of respondents t...
06/11/2026

A new survey from Minnesota State's Southern Agricultural Center of Excellence found that more than 90% of respondents to their latest farm transition survey plan to transfer their farm to the next generation and 70% hope to do so within the next seven years. Yet many say they're still early in the planning process or aren't sure where to begin.

Whether you're planning to bring a family member into the operation, or just starting to think about the future of your farm, support is available. Our Farm Link program and network of Farm Advocates can help connect you with resources and guidance along the way.

Learn more and read the full survey results 📲 https://centerofagriculture.org/farm-transition/

Today, Commissioner Thom Petersen, Deputy Commission Andrea Vaubel, and Assistant Commissioner Peder Kjeseth visited MDA...
06/10/2026

Today, Commissioner Thom Petersen, Deputy Commission Andrea Vaubel, and Assistant Commissioner Peder Kjeseth visited MDA staff installing a new weather station near Pease, MN, to collect real-time and site-specific weather and soil information essential to modern farm management.

As part of a statewide effort, MDA aims to install weather stations so every farmer can have information collected within 20 miles of their farm. Thank you to Tim and Renae Braun for hosting this new weather station on their farm.

Learn more at https://www.mda.state.mn.us/minnesota-ag-weather-network

Fertilizer is one of the largest input costs for many Minnesota farmers. That's why we're making up to $3.8M available t...
06/10/2026

Fertilizer is one of the largest input costs for many Minnesota farmers. That's why we're making up to $3.8M available through our Green Fertilizer Grant Program to support local production of renewable fertilizer in Minnesota. Agricultural and rural electric co-ops registered as 308A or 308B within the state may be eligible. Applications are due July 15.

Learn more: www.mda.state.mn.us/mda-opens-green-fertilizer-grant-program-0

We're preparing to aerially manage 19 sites in the southeast Minnesota counties of Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, an...
06/09/2026

We're preparing to aerially manage 19 sites in the southeast Minnesota counties of Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona from June 24-July 1 for spongy moth, depending on weather.

A non-toxic, food-grade substance using pheromones to disrupt mating will be applied by low-flying, yellow airplanes. The product is not harmful to humans, animals, birds, or other insects, and will help protect forest health, property values, and the state's tourism industry.

🔗 https://www.mda.state.mn.us/mda-conduct-spongy-moth-aerial-management-southeast-minnesota

New World screwworm (NWS), a serious animal health threat, has been detected in the United States in Texas and New Mexic...
06/09/2026

New World screwworm (NWS), a serious animal health threat, has been detected in the United States in Texas and New Mexico. NWS is not a food safety or foodborne illness threat, and it is treatable.

Find out more and keep up to date on our NWS resource page: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/nws

Looking to expand your processing capacity, improve food safety, or develop value-added agricultural products? Reminder ...
06/08/2026

Looking to expand your processing capacity, improve food safety, or develop value-added agricultural products? Reminder that applications for our AGRI Value-Added and Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk Grants are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 17.

Learn more and apply:
🔗 www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/valueadded

📸 Tony Dehmer of Dehmer's Meats in St. Michael opens a commercial meat smoker, an example of equipment eligible under the Meat, Poultry, Egg, and Milk grant program.

More Minnesota-grown foods are headed to schools and childcare settings across the state! Through a competitive review p...
06/08/2026

More Minnesota-grown foods are headed to schools and childcare settings across the state! Through a competitive review process, we've awarded $1.3 million through our AGRI and Early Care programs to help schools, early care providers, and family child care programs purchase more Minnesota-grown and -raised foods.

This year's funding supports:
📚 59 school districts
🧸 11 early care education centers
🏡 311 family child care providers

Together, these recipients represent 40 Minnesota counties and will help connect kids with local foods while creating new market opportunities for Minnesota farmers. Learn more in our latest press release. 🔗 www.mda.state.mn.us/mda-awards-expand-farm-school-programs

📸 from Hutchinson Public Schools, winner of Minnesota Grown's Cream of the Crop School District of the Year award for excellence in serving Minnesota-grown and -raised foods.

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