Palmer Amaranth Detection and Eradication Continuation

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$431,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Recipient Type
State Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2021
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Find and control Palmer amaranth in conservation plantings to prevent severe economic damage and protect prairies.

Project Details
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2018, Chp. 214, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 06b
Appropriation Language

$431,000 the second year is from the trust fund to the commissioner of agriculture to continue to monitor, ground survey, and control Palmer amaranth primarily in conservation plantings and to develop and implement aerial-survey methods to prevent infestation and protect prairies, other natural areas, and agricultural crops.

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$431,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Measurable Outcome(s)

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Project Manager
First Name
Monika
Last Name
Chandler
Organization Name
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Street Address
625 Robert St N
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55155
Phone
(651) 201-6537
Email
monika.chandler@state.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

625 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-6000
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