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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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Minn. Consumers Warned About Fresh Cilantro

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says consumers should not eat fresh cilantro sold at certain stores because of possible salmonella contamination.

2012/08/09

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Iowa Company Issues 3-State Tomato Recall

An Iowa grower is recalling grape tomatoes distributed in stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan because they may contain salmonella.

2012/08/08

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New Site Links MN Farmers To Drought Information

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has rolled out a new web site providing information and resources to help farmers cope with the drought conditions that are deepening across southern and western Minnesota.

2012/07/27

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Minn. Kicking Off 2012 Agricultural Pest Surveys

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is conducting its annual surveys for new and emerging pests in some of the state’s key crops.

2012/07/14

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ND Creamery Recalls Peppermint Bon Bon Ice Cream

The Cass-Clay Creamery of Fargo, N.D., is voluntarily recalling some brands of peppermint bon bon-flavored ice cream because they may contain eggs that aren’t listed on the label.

2012/07/09

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Flood-Damaged Produce Should Not Be Eaten

Growers and gardeners are being advised that fruit and vegetables that come into contact with flood waters should not be eaten.

2012/06/21

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Minn. Ag Dept.: Dairy Recalling Whipping Cream

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is advising consumers to avoid a specific whipping-cream product after routine sampling found that it hadn’t been properly pasteurized.

2012/06/02

Emerald Ash Borer

Minn. To Test Dogs Against Emerald Ash Borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture hopes trained sniffer dogs can become a new line of defense against the invasive pests, which threaten ash trees across the state and across the country.

2012/05/08

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Initial Results Of Ash Borer Study Encouraging

Minnesota agriculture officials are encouraged by the initial results of a new way to find emerald ash borers.

2012/04/19

Emerald Ash Borer

Minn. Officials To Trap For Emerald Ash Borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is preparing to hang thousands of traps across Minnesota in the hunt for emerald ash borer.

2012/03/31

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State Holds Open Houses On Gypsy Moth Treatments

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture holds two open houses Monday on proposed gypsy moth suppression treatments in St. Louis and Carlton counties.

2012/03/26

Emerald Ash Borer

Minn. Issues New Rules To Stop Emerald Ash Borer

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has issued new rules meant to stop the spread of the emerald ash borer.

2012/02/27

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Minnesota Organic Conference Slated For St. Cloud

The 2012 Minnesota Organic Conference gets under way in St. Cloud, and the annual event has grown to include even more trade show vendors, educational breakout sessions and keynote speakers.

2012/01/13

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MDA: Beware Of Pesky Bugs When Buying Trees Online

If you buy a Christmas tree or wreath online this year, make sure you’re not letting destructive insects into your home or neighborhood.

2011/11/28

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