Ag Business Articles
New State FFA Officer Team Named
Published April 26, 2023
The Minnesota FFA Convention capped off with the installation of the new state officer team. Katelyn Ketchum of Lewiston-Altura is the new president. Tyler Ratka of ROCORI is vice president. The slate of officers also includes Secretary Alison Murrell of…Lawmakers Hope to Overturn New H-2A Rule
Published April 26, 2023
A group of Republican senators has introduced a resolution of disapproval to overturn a Labor Department rule dealing with H-2A workers. This rule increases the minimum wages for those working on an H-2A visa. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer said…Seeking Buyer for MN Pork Plant
Published April 26, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosted a meeting Tuesdays to discuss options for the HyLife pork production plant in Windom. The company plans to permanently close in June if a new buyer is not found. In a statement, the Minnesota…A Non-Traditional Ag Ed Program
Published April 25, 2023
One of the schools chartering a new FFA chapter is Robinsdale-Armstrong in the metro area. The agricultural science and technology educator, Luke Becker, said it is like every other FFA chapter. "The only thing different between a rural school and my…Endless Opportunities
Published April 25, 2023
At the Minnesota FFA Convention, students get a glimpse into their future at the Career Connections event. AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander says this is a wonderful time to be in agriculture. "The opportunities are really endless for these kids…ADM Releases 1Q Financials
Published April 25, 2023
Archer Daniels Midland finished the first quarter with net income of $1.1 billion. That’s up slightly from one year ago. Revenues topped $24 billion, helped by strong crush margins and significantly higher demand for refined products.SDFU Supports State Fair Project
Published April 25, 2023
The South Dakota Farmers Union has pledged $700,000 to a fundraising campaign for a new home for the open class sheep at the South Dakota State Fair. The South Dakota State Fair Foundation hopes to raise $3 million. The total…NIFA Names New Director
Published April 25, 2023
Dr. Manjit Misra has been appointed as the new director of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. For more than 30 years, Misra has been the director of the seed science center at Iowa State University.Vroom Joins Stratovation Advisory Board
Published April 25, 2023
Stratovation Group has added Jay Vroom to its board of advisors. Vroom is the retired president and CEO of CropLife America. Stratovation Group is a specialized management consulting firm offering market research and intelligence, marketing communication and strategy.