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April 12, 2023
The Rural Finance Authority (RFA) Board has declared an emergency for all 87 counties in the State of Minnesota in response to this winter’s excessive snow and winds. This makes zero-interest Disaster Recovery Loans available for Minnesota farmers whose operations have sustained physical property damage or loss of livestock since January 2023.
“The RFA Board’s declaration is an important step in helping Minnesota farmers affected by the extreme weather we’ve experienced this winter,” said Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. “I encourage those who have endured damages to explore these zero-interest loans, especially if you were not insured or were underinsured.”
The Disaster Recovery Loan Program offers affordable financing to clean up, repair, or replace farm structures and replace livestock that may have been destroyed due to high winds and the weight of snow, sleet, and ice this year. The funds are available to farmers for expenses not covered by insurance.
Eligible farmers will work with their local lender to secure the loans from the RFA.
More information, including full eligibility requirements, can be found on the Disaster Recovery Loan Program webpage.
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Logan Schumacher, MDA Communications
651-201-6193
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You are the first line of defense.
Crops grown at the 160-acre site are in a four-year rotation.
Anyone who thinks they have discovered Palmer amaranth should:
- Take clear photos of the plant(s) showing the leaves, stems and flowers/seedheads.
- Record the location, mark the plant with a flag or flagging tape.
- Report it through The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Report A Pest website, or call 1-888-545-6684 to leave a voicemail.
- Upload pictures taken of the plant(s), provide the location (latitude/longitude) and, other requested information.
If you are asked to provide a sample for genetic testing, follow these steps.
What if I suspect I have Palmer amaranth on my land?
Anyone who thinks they have discovered Palmer amaranth should:
- Take clear photos of the plant(s) showing the leaves, stems and flowers/seedheads.
- Record the location, mark the plant with a flag or flagging tape.
- Report it through The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Report A Pest website, or call 1-888-545-6684 to leave a voicemail.
- Upload pictures taken of the plant(s), provide the location (latitude/longitude) and, other requested information.
If you are asked to provide a sample for genetic testing, follow these steps.
Contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's seed regulatory program by email seed.mda@state.mn.us or call 651-201-6309 and save any remaining seed or screenings.
