Yes. Agricultural pesticides are defined in the Pesticide Control Law. Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) is a federally assigned pesticide classification. Some agricultural pesticides are also classified and labeled as RUP; many other pesticides are classified as general use.

Is there a difference between an agricultural pesticide and a Restricted Use Pesticide RUP?

Yes. Agricultural pesticides are defined in the Pesticide Control Law. Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) is a federally assigned pesticide classification. Some agricultural pesticides are also classified and labeled as RUP; many other pesticides are classified as general use.

No

A pesticide federally classified as "Restricted Use" may only be applied by licensed or certified persons. Product labeling must state “This is a Restricted Use Pesticide" near the top. A bulk pesticide is held in an individual container with a pesticide content of 56 U.S. gallons or more, or 100 pounds or more net dry weight.

What are restricted use pesticides and bulk pesticide?

A pesticide federally classified as "Restricted Use" may only be applied by licensed or certified persons. Product labeling must state “This is a Restricted Use Pesticide" near the top. A bulk pesticide is held in an individual container with a pesticide content of 56 U.S. gallons or more, or 100 pounds or more net dry weight.

No

Agricultural Pesticides are products that bear labeling which meets federal Worker Protection Use Requirements established by 40 CFR Parts 156 and 170. These products can be readily identified by the “Agricultural Use Requirements” box on their label. This section describes Worker Protection Standard Use Requirements. These products are typically used in agriculture and non-ag industries such as greenhouse/nursery, rights-of-way, landscape and forestry. Agricultural pesticides may be classified as restricted use or non-restricted use pesticide.

To identify an agricultural pesticide, look on the product label for a boxed section labeled "Agricultural Use Requirements".

The MDA Registered Product Search web page is a source where you can find product information. Various searches are available based on EPA registration number, company name, or product name. The list of pesticides includes an agricultural pesticide column; when a Yes appears in the column the product meets the agricultural pesticide definition. Persons may also contact the MDA’s registration program at 651-201-6583.

Check the Registered Product Search database at the MDA Web Site.

Yes. Pesticides with labeling that contains an Agricultural Use Requirements section are agricultural pesticides.

Yes. Agricultural pesticides are defined in the Pesticide Control Law. Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) is a federally assigned pesticide classification. Some agricultural pesticides are also classified and labeled as RUP; many other pesticides are classified as general use.

A pesticide federally classified as "Restricted Use" may only be applied by licensed or certified persons. Product labeling must state “This is a Restricted Use Pesticide" near the top. A bulk pesticide is held in an individual container with a pesticide content of 56 U.S. gallons or more, or 100 pounds or more net dry weight.

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April 21, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid consuming any flavor of Wonky Weeds brand delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) syrup due to product contamination with mold. During a recent inspection, the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy identified mold growth in the THC syrup products. Customers who purchased these products should discard them and not use them. No illnesses associated with mold contamination in these products have been reported at this time in Minnesota.

All Wonky Weeds brand delta-9 THC syrups made by Wonky Confections/Northland Vapors are affected by this advisory. Products were distributed in Minnesota and nationally through internet and retail sales. Product flavors include grape, cherry, blue razz, and pineapple.

Certain mold strains are dangerous because they cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems in susceptible populations. Some mold produces poisonous mycotoxins and aflatoxins that can make people sick. Acute symptoms from mold exposure can vary and may include diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, skin irritation, respiratory issues, or itchy eyes, nose, or throat.

Contact your health care provider if you have become ill after consuming Wonky Weeds delta-9 THC syrup. Report any adverse events with these products or any other cannabis-derived products to the FDA via MedWatch.

Several bottles of Wonky Weeds-brand grape-flavored delta 9 THC syrup with visible mold growth in the bottles.
Mold growth in Wonky Weeds delta-9 THC syrup (grape flavor).
A bottle of Wonky Weeds-brand cherry-flavored delta 9 THC syrup, with visible mold growth in the bottle.
Mold growth in Wonky Weeds delta-9 THC syrup (cherry flavor).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Email: larry.schumacher@state.mn.us
Phone: 651-201-6629

Local and Regional Market Webinar Series: Introduction to Statewide Cooperative Partnership and Data Collection

Starts:
Wed, 05/3/2023 - 12:00 pm
Ends:
Wed, 05/3/2023 - 1:00 pm
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Kate Seybold
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651-201-6165

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Part one of three of the Local and Regional Market Webinar Series. Join us to dig in to new data about Minnesota's local and regional markets collected from agricultural producers, supply chain partners, and consumers around the state!
 
This webinar will provide an overview of the data collected by the Statewide Cooperative Partnership, including participant demographics, producer access to land, resources and markets, and how these data will be made accessible to the public.
 
The series is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota, and based on outcomes from a recent Data Party & Workshop with partners. Attendees are strongly encouraged to register and attend all three webinars (taking place on 5/3, 5/10, and 5/17). Recordings will be shared with registrants afterwards. 

Local and Regional Market Webinar Series: Local and Regional Market Data

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Wed, 05/10/2023 - 12:00 pm
Ends:
Wed, 05/10/2023 - 1:00 pm
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Kate Seybold
Kate.Seybold@state.mn.us
651-201-6165

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Part two of three of the Local and Regional Market Webinar Series. Join us to dig in to new data about Minnesota's local and regional markets collected from agricultural producers, supply chain partners, and consumers around the state!

This webinar will review data related to five themes: Local Food Supply Chains, Food Safety, Demand for & Expectations of Local Foods, Local Food Promotion & Minnesota Grown, and Consumer Access to Local Foods.

The series is hosted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and University of Minnesota, and based on outcomes from a recent Data Party & Workshop with partners. Attendees are strongly encouraged to register and attend all three webinars (taking place on 5/3, 5/10, and 5/17). Recordings will be shared with registrants afterwards. 

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The MDA is seeking input on items and parameters to consider while developing a new grant program for Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Crops (CLC).

While the grant program was approved in the 2022 legislative session, few guidelines for program development or implementation were included in the legislative language.

2022 Legislative Language:

“$500,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to organizations in Minnesota to develop enterprises, supply chains, and markets for continuous living cover crops and cropping systems in the early stage of commercial development, including but not limited to regenerative poultry silvopasture systems, Kernza perennial grain, winter camelina, and elderberry.”

Total grant funding available: $405,250

Funding Eligibility

Who: Organizations in Minnesota to develop enterprises, supply chains, and markets

Organization is broadly defined as: A group of people, structured in a specific way to achieve a series of shared goals. The term organization includes a company, government, tribe, urban American Indian Community, partnership, and any type of civil or political association of people. An individual is not considered an organization.

What: Continuous living cover crops and cropping systems in the early stage of commercial development, including but not limited to regenerative poultry silvopasture systems, Kernza perennial grain, winter camelina, and elderberry. For example, this could include customized harvesting, seed cleaning and storage, and processing equipment to make food products, developing markets, and bringing these products to consumers.

Please answer the following to share your input.