Our Local Foods Purchase Assistance Program has awarded grants to 33 organizations to buy local food from socially disadvantaged MN farmers and distribute it at no cost to underserved communities. Our next round is now open through May 20.

ℹ️ mda.state.mn.us/mda-announces-…

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4 Minnesotans report salmonella infections from basil sold at Trader Joe's, via KSTP. #MNAg

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Great news! The U.S. EPA has issued a waiver to allow E15 gasoline - gasoline that uses a 15% #ethanol blend, to continue to be sold nationwide this summer. At gas stations, this blend is marketed as Unleaded 88 gasoline.

ℹ️ epa.gov/enforcement/fu…

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Basil sold at Trader Joe's linked to Minnesota Salmonella cases, via FOX 9. #MNAg

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Planting season is nearly here! Be aware of the pesticides that may be on your seed. Seed labels with bolded pollinator hazard statements indicate the product is toxic to pollinators.

Review best practices for pesticide treated seed ℹ️ (pdf) mda.state.mn.us/sites/default/…

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The MDA and mnhealth are warning Minnesota consumers not to eat Infinite Herbs brand organic basil in 2.5 ounce containers purchased at Trader Joe's, due to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak announced Wednesday by U.S. FDA and @CDCGov.

ℹ️ mda.state.mn.us/salmonella-cas…

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Minnesota farmers and livestock producers experiencing stress due to business and financial challenges do not have to navigate times of hardship on their own. The MDA offers a number of free, confidential tools that are available to help.

ℹ️ mda.state.mn.us/help-available…

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Interested in connecting with others who offer #agritourism activities? mnhealth and Minnesota Department of Agriculture invite you to attend a free Fun on the Farm Agritourism Workshop on Thursday, April 25. We hope to see you there!

Did you know that the Zambian Ambassador to the U.S. is coming to visit Minnesota on April 29th. You are invited to come to the Agri Business Forum. Register here: forms.gle/evaHTvS4wKEzhc… Minnesota Department of Agriculture Thom Petersen Peggy Flanagan

Our Soil Health Financial Assistance Grant Program will receive a Rural Vitality Award from Environmental Initiative on June 5 for helping MN farmers build soil health, a key goal of our MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program.

Award ℹ️ environmental-initiative-awards.org/winners/2024/r…

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April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month, a time to remember that invasives need human help to spread, burrowing inside untreated firewood, attaching to cars & boats, & traveling in soil, seeds, & plants.

Learn more ℹ️ HungryPests.com

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Salute to longevity - 2024 Sesquicentennial/Century Farm awards w/ Minnesota Farm Bureau, via Farm Progress Daily. #MNAg

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Today in Eagen for Minnesota Grocers Association Champions luncheon! Honored to present 7 MN Grown Retailer of the year awards to stores including one of my favorites, Chris’s Food Center in Sandstone, congrats to all!

Anhydrous safety should be top concern, via The Globe of Worthington. #MNAg

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Reminder: Partner organizations interested in assisting small- to medium-sized meat and poultry processors with hiring, training, and retaining new employees can apply for the MDA’s new Meat Processing Train & Retain Grant.

Apply by April 25 ➡️ mda.state.mn.us/meat-processin…

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Applications for grant funding to support the development of new agricultural cooperatives in the state are due by 4 p.m. next Wednesday, April 24.

ℹ️ mda.state.mn.us/cooperative-de…

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Requests Outpacing Funding for MDA's New Soil Health Financial Assistance Grant, via @agclips. #MNAg

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Tomorrow morning, our Outreach Veterinarians will be at Long Prairie Livestock Market Exchange (lpsalebarn.com) with antibiotic stewardship tips and resources. Come say hi!

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Even facing a rush against time and weather, farmers and applicators must not compromise safety when applying anhydrous ammonia (NH3) fertilizer during planting season. Here are some reminders on safe application practices this spring.

ℹ️ mda.state.mn.us/anhydrous-safe…

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Raising livestock is a deeply rewarding career and way of life, but we know that it can come with its own unique challenges to navigate.

Commissioner Petersen shares MDA resources available to help in times of stress in an op-ed for Agweek.

ℹ️ agweek.com/opinion/letter…