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MDA advises consumers to be aware when buying landscaping plants

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding consumers to check viability and cold hardiness before purchasing trees, shrubs and other plants for landscaping. Last summer, Minnesota state statute made it even easier for consumers to determine if a tree, shrub or other plant will successfully grow in Minnesota.

May 02, 2013

MDA asks Minnesotans to watch for invasive vine

MDA asks Minnesotans to watch for invasive vine The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) cautions Minnesota decorators and retailers to look twice when assembling fall décor and to avoid the vibrant Oriental bittersweet.

October 24, 2012

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MDA asks Minnesotans to watch for invasive vine sometimes mistaken for holiday staple

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is cautioning Minnesota decorators and retailers to look twice when assembling fall décor, and to avoid the vibrant Oriental bittersweet.

October 21, 2012

MDA report shows profitability

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) released a new report detailing the financial performance of nine types of specialty crops in Minnesota.

September 26, 2012

Consumer advisory issued for recalled organic grape tomatoes

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to the recall of Menno Beachy brand Certified Organic Grape Tomatoes after routine testing by the Department found a sample of the product to be contaminated with salmonella.

August 09, 2012

MDA loan program helps rural landowners fix ailing septic systems

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued more than 5,000 loans for septic system improvements through the Agricultural Best Management Practices (AgBMP) Loan Program.

July 06, 2012

Ag department confirms emerald ash borer infestation in Shoreview, Minn.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed an emerald ash borer infestation in an ash tree in a Shoreview residential neighborhood Friday. The infestation was discovered after the property owner noticed signs of a potential infestation and contacted the City of Shoreview. City officials then called MDA.

By Staff Report , July 24, 2011

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Minnesota agricultural exports up 22 percent in 2010

Minnesota exported $5 billion in agricultural products last year, according to figures released by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).

By Staff Report , July 11, 2011

Multi-state investigation links E. coli cases to eating in-shell hazelnuts

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) are working with counterparts in Wisconsin, Michigan, and federal agencies to investigate cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection associated with eating in-shell hazelnuts (also known as filberts).

By Staff Report , March 04, 2011

MDA issues consumer advisory for Pepin Heights Orchard apple cider

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Pepin Heights Orchard are advising consumers to avoid drinking Pepin Heights Orchard brand apple cider after department laboratory tests found the product may be contaminated with a type of mold toxin called patulin.

By Staff Report , January 03, 2011

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Ag leaders warn Minnesotans about invasive vine mistaken for holiday staple

As Minnesotans deck their halls this holiday season, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is asking them to watch for Oriental bittersweet – an invasive imposter easily mistaken for a common decorative holiday vine called American bittersweet.

December 12, 2010

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Ag department's YouTube videos highlight organic farming

Organic or natural? When it comes to food labels, there is a difference – although the majority of consumers apparently don’t know it. To help cut down on the confusion, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has created a series of six short YouTube videos that explain organic labeling.

By Staff Report , December 05, 2010

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State concludes review of herbicide atrazine

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has completed its special registration review process for the herbicide atrazine.

By Staff Report , November 28, 2010

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USDA to issue conservation reserve payments to farmers, ranchers

This month, USDA will distribute approximately $100 million in annual Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments to Minnesota's farmers and ranchers.

By Staff Report , October 16, 2010

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Safety urged during fall harvest

Be smart and be safe. That’s the message from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) as many farmers across Minnesota gear up for fall harvest.

October 06, 2010

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