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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is issuing an advisory to farmers who have conducted business with the Buckwheat Growers Association of Wadena, Minn., also known as Union Creek Organic or Union Creek Feed and Seed.

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is planning to treat a portion of the city of Chisholm to eradicate a gypsy moth infestation detected last fall. Officials plan to conduct the aerial treatment on Thursday, June 13, starting as early as 5 a.m.

Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen has appointed Patrice Bailey to an Assistant Commissioner post at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).