Investment will support groundwater conservation and protect water resources across 25 counties St. Paul, MN: The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in partnership with local and regional organizations, has been awarded $11.16 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to expand conservation practices on irrigated agricultural land across the state. TheContinue reading “MDA Awarded $11 Million to Advance Innovative Irrigation Practices”
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Understanding the Central Sands Private Well Network
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) established the Central Sands Private Well Network in 2011 to address concerns about elevated nitrate levels in private drinking water wells across the region. This initiative plays a vital role in protecting drinking water quality and informing well owners about nitrate trends in their area. A key success ofContinue reading “Understanding the Central Sands Private Well Network”
Exploring the Straight River Nutrient Study: Central Minnesota Irrigators’ Perspectives and Recommendations
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) July 2024 Straight River Nutrient Study has sparked critical feedback from the Central Minnesota Irrigators (CMI). CMI has raised several concerns regarding the study’s findings, methodologies, and conclusions, advocating for a more nuanced and inclusive examination of nutrient sources in the Straight River watershed. Explore the Full Response andContinue reading “Exploring the Straight River Nutrient Study: Central Minnesota Irrigators’ Perspectives and Recommendations”
Minnesota Releases Report on Clean Water Performance
Minnesota has published a comprehensive report detailing the outcomes of its Clean Water Fund initiatives aimed at safeguarding and restoring water sources across the state. The report, released biennially, highlights the collaborative efforts of seven Minnesota water agencies in executing Clean Water Fund activities, established by Minnesota voters in 2008 through the Clean Water LandContinue reading “Minnesota Releases Report on Clean Water Performance”
Unlocking Precision in Agriculture: Discover the Minnesota Irrigator Program (MIP)
Upcoming MIP Course Mark your calendars for the next MIP course, scheduled for March 6, 13, and 20. Central Lakes College in Staples, Minnesota, will serve as the backdrop for this immersive three-day program. Empowering Irrigators for Sustainable Water Management Are you an irrigator seeking to align your irrigation practices with crop water use? AreContinue reading “Unlocking Precision in Agriculture: Discover the Minnesota Irrigator Program (MIP)”
Minnesota Farmers Achieve Milestone: One Million Acres Certified for Water Quality Preservation
Governor Tim Walz commends Minnesota’s Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) as a key driver in preserving the state’s essential water bodies and ensuring a sustainable future. Highlighting the program’s significance, Governor Walz emphasized the commitment of farmers to stewarding natural resources. “Our Ag Water Quality Certification Program ensures our lakes, rivers, and drinking waterContinue reading “Minnesota Farmers Achieve Milestone: One Million Acres Certified for Water Quality Preservation”
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