Minnesota Department Of Agriculture

Minnesota Begins 2013 Gypsy Moth Trapping Program

Officials will set more than 14,000 gypsy moth traps across Minnesota this spring as part of the state’s annual monitoring program for the destructive tree pest. Gypsy moth caterpillars eat the leaves of many trees and shrubs. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says they favor oak, poplar, birch and willow.

2013/05/17

Minn. Farmer Blames Pesticides For Big Bee Die Off

As farmers get underway with their spring planting, some bee farmers in Minnesota are already counting their losses. In the last couple days one major producer reported that thousands of honey bees suddenly died.

2013/05/16

Officials Warn Against Pruning Ash Trees

Minneapolis officials are warning homeowners against pruning their ash trees.

2013/05/03

Some Sausages From Belgrade Meat Center Recalled

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is alerting consumers to avoid consuming smoked pork and beef pepper sticks produced by Belgrade Meat Center after routine sampling discovered Listeria contamination.

2013/04/03

Brown marmorated stink bug adult. (credit: David R. Lance)

Stink Bug Found In Duluth

Stink bugs are moving north in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture Friday confirmed the brown marmorated stink bug has been found in Duluth. It’s the first time the invasive pest has been found in St. Louis County.

2013/03/15

Two Warnings Out For Frozen Pet Food Containing Salmonella

There’s a warning out Tuesday night about two brands of raw pet food.

2013/03/12

Minnesota Agricultural Exports Hit Record $6.8B

Minnesota’s agricultural exports hit a record $6.8 billion last year. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says that’s up 13 percent, or about $750 million over the previous year.

2012/12/12

Minn. Plots Next Steps In Fight To Stop Tree Pest

Minnesota is plotting its next steps in the fight to stop the spread of emerald ash borers.

2012/11/28

Minn. Deer Hunters Can Again Donate Venison

Minnesota deer hunters will again be able to donate venison to state food shelves this year.

2012/10/31

Agriculture Dept. Wins Grant For Food Safety

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is getting federal help to more quickly trace contaminated food to grocery stores and other distribution points.

2012/09/15

Minn. Offers Flood Aid To Farmers In 15 Counties

Minnesota is offering grants to farmers in 15 counties who suffered losses due to heavy rains and flooding in June.

2012/09/13

New Basil Fungal Disease Found In Minnesota

Minnesota gardeners who grow basil for cooking should be aware of a new fungal disease that attacks the herb.

2012/09/05

Rachel Slavik (left) and Liz Erickson laugh over taking first and second for their artistic butter creation. (credit: CBS)

Coming Up Just Short In The Celebrity Butter Carving Contest

The winner of Thursday’s Celebrity Butter Carving Contest at the Minnesota State Fair? WCCO’s very own, Rachel Slavik of course. She effortlessly churned out a replica TV and WCCO 4 logo for the title.

2012/08/30

Minnesota Apple Crop Arrives Early

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says most varieties are ripening one to two weeks ahead of normal, and many orchards already have early-season varieties such as Zestar for sale.

2012/08/21

New Fruit Pest Confirmed In Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed a new fruit pest in the state. It’s the spotted wing drosophila, or SWD. The invasive pest originated in Asia and was first […]

2012/08/15

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