Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture News Releaseshttp://www.mda.state.mn.us/rss-feeds/mda-news.aspxNews from the Minnesota Dept. of Agricultureen2010http://www.mda.state.mn.us/~/media/Images/news/catNews_headerL.ashx?h=181&w=208Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture News Releaseshttp://www.mda.state.mn.us/rss-feeds/mda-news.aspx{DDDF0432-23B8-4BC3-85DD-E0FEF906BF02}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-02-08-gmopen.aspxNews Release - MDA planning gypsy moth suppression treatments for northeastern Minnesota in 2012Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:38:36 -0600{5AA147E8-7393-478A-89C7-83E713B58186}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-02-01-1stdet.aspxNews Release - Minnesota seeks lookouts for invasive pestsMinnesota is looking for volunteers to join the hundreds of citizens who already have stepped up to help keep an eye out for new infestations of emerald ash borer and other destructive invasive pests.Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:18:20 -0600{123BCF8B-7B2A-4376-A614-49C6A614DD59}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-01-27-block.aspxNews Release - Specialty crop growers can apply for grants to boost their businessesThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has received $700,000 in federal funding to help promote and enhance the specialty crop industry.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:28:38 -0600{27CB6876-617E-4B27-BAD6-E452CA26F717}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-01-25-nmi.aspxMDA invites farmers to February 15 nutrient management conference in MortonThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) invites farmers to hear about the latest research and techniques at the Nutrient Efficiency and Management Conference set for Wednesday, February 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:25:00 -0600{EEB79B7F-4F0F-4CE3-B979-9360EAC7FCFC}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-01-24-fmfaqs.aspxFAQ about farmers’ markets answered at upcoming conferenceThe Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association’s (MFMA) 2012 spring conference is a great venue to learn just about everything about the farmers’ market business.Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:41:00 -0600{7254007B-22B7-4CDA-9C38-371F44187DCA}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-01-24-councl.aspxFour agriculture research and promotion councils seek board candidatesFour Minnesota agriculture research and promotion councils are seeking candidates for their board elections. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:13:00 -0600{95D35703-23B4-44C9-820D-EA299EF519EF}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-01-10-book.aspxNews Release - Minnesota farmer-author to share his conversations with the landMinnesota farmer and author Jim VanDerPol will read from his new book, Conversations with the Land, this Friday evening, January 13, at the River’s Edge Convention Center (formerly the St. Cloud Civic Center) in downtown St. Cloud.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:05:58 -0600{B067EAA9-3033-4B88-8741-FA9383104615}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-01-06-cider.aspxMDA issues consumer advisory for Pepin Heights Orchards Honeycrisp apple ciderThe Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Pepin Heights Orchards are advising consumers to avoid drinking certain Pepin Heights brand Honeycrisp 100 Percent Fresh Pressed Apple Cider.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:52:00 -0600{44105D67-A978-4C63-BC9A-C816BA553500}http://www.mda.state.mn.us/news/releases/2012/nr-2012-01-04-wkshps.aspxMake sure your business skills are as good as your growing skillsSpecialty crop growers and small farm operators can improve their business skills at a daylong workshop in Hutchinson on February 4, 2012.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:45:00 -0600