Minnesota law allows agricultural producers to form commodity councils to support their industries through research and promotion. These councils collect a producer-funded “checkoff fee” to advance their respective commodities.
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In the face of mounting financial pressures, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has added a new Farm Advocate to its statewide network for producer assistance.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that state-specific restrictions for three over-the-top use dicamba herbicide products will be in place for the 2026 growing season. The restrictions are aimed at curbing off-site movement of the products.
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