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Monthly Archives: June 2009
Commissioner Hugoson urges USDA to reshape animal identification discussion
Letter to Secretary Vilsack suggests bigger state role and a focus on “how to do it” instead of “why to do it” ST. PAUL, Minn. – Citing the importance of animal traceability in responding to food safety threats and livestock … Continue reading
MDA gypsy moth treatments in Winona and Houston counties set for the week of Monday, June 29
ST. PAUL , Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will conduct gypsy moth suppression treatments in Winona and Houston counties starting Monday morning, June 29, assuming weather conditions remain favorable. The treatments should be completed by Thursday. Treatments … Continue reading
PRIDE OF DAKOTA NOW ON FACEBOOK
BISMARCK – Pride of Dakota has joined the popular social network website, Facebook. “The new Pride of Dakota fan page on Facebook is an easy and cost-effective way to connect people and products,” said Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring. “The Facebook … Continue reading
Hugoson, Northey call on USDA Secretary to help struggling pork producers
ST. PAUL , Minn. – Calling the plight of pork producers a financial crisis, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Gene Hugoson and Iowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey sent a joint letter to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week urging him to … Continue reading
LIVESTOCK FROM TEXAS MUST HAVE PERMITS TO ENTER ND
BISMARCK – North Dakota’s deputy state veterinarian is urging livestock producers to be very cautious about importing animals from states where vesicular stomatitus (VS) has been detected. “The first 2009 case of vesicular stomatitus was confirmed in West Texas last … Continue reading
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PRIDE OF DAKOTA HARVEST SHOWCASE COMING TO DICKINSON
BISMARCK – The first Pride of Dakota Harvest Showcase is coming to Dickinson in September. "It’s a little too early in the year to be a Holiday Showcase, so we decided to call the new event in Dickinson a Harvest … Continue reading
Many local strawberry patches are open and ready for picking
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The long wait is over! Strawberry season is finally here as patches prepare to open for customers. Strawberry farms in southern Minnesota and the Twin Cities metro area are open or will be opening by this … Continue reading
MDA launches improved online directory for locally grown foods
CONTACT: Margaret Hart, Communications Coordinator, 651-201-613 ST. PAUL , Minn. – Searching for locally grown foods in Minnesota has become even easier with improvements to the online Minnesota Grown Directory from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The comprehensive local … Continue reading
Vendors needed for Twin Cities farmers’ market and fitness events
ST. PAUL , Minn. – The Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association (MFMA) has teamed up with Life Time Fitness to host farmers’ markets next month in Chanhassen and Plymouth. It’s a great opportunity for growers and vendors who want to promote … Continue reading
