Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen told an audience in Willmar that agriculture continues to benefit from bipartisan support in Legislature.
The bacterial insecticide — nontoxic to people, animals and bees — can only be applied during a short period in the spring, at a certain moment in an insect's lifespan. The money didn't come in time.
A total of 28 grants supporting programs in the state have been delayed, frozen or seemingly made unavailable, according to the Minnesota Management and Budget agency
Minnesota farmers looking to conduct sustainability-focused research or demonstration projects on their farms can apply for a grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture through Dec. 12.
The University of Minnesota Extension will present a series of business planning workshops on agritourism. The first one is set for 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, online.
Kenny's Tire and Auto, of Bemidji, recently received a $199,000 grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to increase access to motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol.
A Beltrami County farmer applied for the Minnesota Down Payment Assistance Grant program but was denied because he did not fall under the category of emerging farmer
The University of Minnesota Extension's Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships is accepting grant applications from farmers to build a deep winter greenhouse. The deadline to apply is Feb. 14.
