The MDA Market Leader is a monthly newsletter focusing on MDA’s domestic and international trade activities and efforts to assist Minnesota agribusiness companies and farmers find markets for their products. For further information regarding this newsletter, please contact Margaret Hart, Communications Coordinator at Margaret.Hart@state.mn.us or 651-201-6131

2012 Market Leader Newsletter Issues

• 5-21-2012 - Connecting with our trading partners, Register early for MDA's India Buyer's Mission, Industry Feature: TSC Container Freight, Columbia TPA becomes a reality, How does the US-Korea FTA affect your business; Need export funding? Look no further; NRA Show attracts tens of thousands, Join us for the Americas Food Beverage Show in Miami
• 4-17-2012 - MN companies gain insights into India export market, We're here from the State and we're here to help, Industry Feature: NW Grains International LLC, Final call for discounted booths at major food shows, Meet international buyers in LV, You won't want to miss Food Export's Marketing Forum
• 3-15-2012 - Historic FTA with Korea goes into effect today, US Meat Exports Top the Charts, Industry Feature: Unger Meat Company, Export to India, Sign up for Food Show PLUS! at SIAL Brazil, Who will win the Governor's Trade Awards?
• 2-16-2012 - Join Gov. Dayton's Trade Mission to China, Expose Your Product Beyond the Border, Join U.S. Meat Export Experts in South Korea, Reminder: MDA is Bringing India to You in March, MTO Accepting Apps for Gov's Trade Awards, Apply Now for 2012 Branded Program
• 1-27-2012 - MDA Market Leader Debuts, "Save the Date" for MDA's India Marketing Event, On the road...to success, US Ag Exports Reach Record Level, Funding for Us = Opportunity for You, Apply Now for 2012 Branded Program

2011 Marketing Minute Newsletter Issues

• 12-19-2011 - Two Exciting Trade Missions on Tap in March, Turkey Products Gaining Popularity in China, MDA Leads Successful Animal Feed Trade Mission to Vietnam, Say Hello to Our New Format, Governor Greets Tree Growers, Get Organic Conference Discount through Dec. 30
• 11-23-2011 - Plentiful Christmas Tree Crop Prompts Publicity, Plan Your 2012 Food Export Activities, Save the Date for MN Organic Conference, Discounted Space Available at FMI & NRA Shows, Find Market Profiles & Ag Export Stats Online
• 10-14-2011 - MN ag products destined for Korea, World Dairy Expo never dissappoints, MDA receives more than $700,000 to promote specialty crops, Apply now to exhibit at MN Organic Conference, Minnesota Grown features family friendly fall fun
• 9-7-2011 - September is Farm to School Month, Join MDA on trade mission to Vietnam this fall, Rebate available for organic certifiation costs, Organic farming profits rise in 2010
• 7-20-2011 - Federal grant will help Minnesota Grown identify consumer trends, We want to see you at Farmfest and the State Fair, Sign up for bioenergy road tour, Ag exports increase 22 percent
• 6-3-2011 - Frederickson helps break ground for isobutanol plant, MDA hosts MN companies at NRA show in Chicago, MDA to host Midwest Buyers Mission
• 5-12-2011 - Chinese feed delegation visits Minnesota soybean farm, Minnesota companies benefit from Market Access Program, U.S. organic industry valued at nearly $29 billion, Organic Advisory Task Force needs new members
• 4-22-2011 - Vilsack visits Minnesota to promote biofuels, Find Minnesota Grown foods fast, Waste-to-Energy workshop, High rewards at NRA show, Celebrate soybeans
• 3-25-2011 - Minnesota foods debut in Dubai, Wanted: land to rent in metro area, Thai group exchanges ethanol expertise with state biofuels advocates, MDA merges Market and Development Divisions, Bulk orders for MN Grown Directory
• 2-16-2011 - 2011 Organic Conference, USDA helps specialty crop producers, Invasive vine on naughty list, Farmers Feed Us winners
• 1-28-2011 - MN major stop on Chinese delegation tour, Specialty Crop Grower Grants, Sign up now for MN Grown directory, E15 ruling good for MN
• 1-13-2011 - Online database for wholesale marketers; MN Grown web traffic up 48%; Grow exports, shrink spending; Biofuels resource available

2010 Marketing Minute Newsletter Issues

• 12-9-2010 - Record farm exports forecast, Specialty crop growers get boost from USDA, YouTube videos cut consumer confusion about organic, MN Grown on Facebook, Use social media sites to follow MDA 
• 11-18-2010 - Turkey growers feast of fatter profits, New web app for farm sales, National Restaurant Association Show
• 11-8-2010 - Hugson honored for distinguished service, MDA promotes world of ag trade opportunities, MDA surveys need for dairy research and teaching center
• 10-13-2010 - State employees use E85, Minnesota wineries, October is National Pork Month, MN Grown website usage up, Dairy Research & Promotion Council seeks candidates
• 9-23-2010 - China's middle class creates trade opportunities, Trade mission to Hong Kong and Taiwan, Report shows growth in ag exports, Branded program
• 8-24-2010 - Visit MDA and MN Grown at State Fair, Sign up for NRA, Orchards report early apple season 
• 8-6-2010 - "Name that Produce" contest, MN Grown "Prize Patrol", 2009 good year for ag exports, 2011 trade mission to Dubai, MASDA supports rail reform
• 7-14-2010 - Ethanol industry aids economy, Saudi Arabia export opportunities, Dairy committee complete service, MN 6th in ag exports, June banner month for MN Grown website
• 6-17-2010 - Dairy profit team helps farmers, Dairy business planning grants, Cattle tour goes west, MDA recruits for dairy
• 6-3-2010 - June is Dairy Month, Strawberry season begins, Many dairy farmers are award winners, Minnesota is a great state for dairy, Study finds ag jobs will be plentiful
• 5-19-2010 - Beef brings $ billions, Deadline for ag/energy mission, Milk production set April record, AgBmp loan program hits milestone, Industries step up recycling efforts
• 5-6-2010 - MN provides training tools for Vietnamese grocers, Goat's milk cheese hits market, State corn growers cheer China purchase, Savor Minnesota again, New ethanol market study
• 4-21-2010 - News MN Grown directory available, Farmers market set to open, Ag is major export sector in MN, Living Green Expo, BIOMASS event, Finding new ways to feed hungry
• 3-25-2010 - Driving the "IQ Corridor;" 2010 beef exports; Processed foods logo evaluated; Robots, barns and bulldozers;  MDA hosts German visitors
• 3-12-2010 - NRA Show, Cuban market, 2010 MN Grown Directory, Wine & Dine, ANESA affords new opportunities
• 2-22-2010 - Livestock Investment Grant awards, MN Grown fits in Vilsack's plan, More rail competition would benefit shippers, Innovative ways to diversify, New organic label offered
• 2-3-2010 - Specialty Crop Block Grants, Expand your global presence, Why join MN Grown?, Call MFAN, Midwest farm states see lower joblessness