February 1999 News Releases

February 26

• Ag Commissioner asks USDA to remove obstacle to federal disaster aid

February 24

• Directory to feature livestock producers and their specialty meats

February 22

• Agriculture commissioner to host listening sessions around Minnesota
• Pseudorabies reaching epidemic level in southern Minnesota swine herds

February 19

• MDA to offer water-testing clinic for nitrates in Morrison County
• MDA to offer free water-testing clinic for nitrates in Chisago County

February 16

• MDA to offer water-testing clinic for nitrates in Nobles County
• MDA Commissioner talks with Congress about needs of farm community
• MDA inspectors confirm presence of Listeria in Kohler plant

February 10

• Consumers reassured Kohler recall affects small portion of dairy products
• MDA to offer water-testing clinic for nitrates in Stearns County

February 8

• Recall prompts MDA inspections of Kohler facility, product line

February 3

• Kohler Mix Specialties recalls 10-ounce cartons of 2 percent milk

• State Agriculture Department sends out an “APB” on noxious weeds