Ag Business Articles
New Officer Team Slated
Published April 27, 2022
Emma Kuball of Waterville-Elysian-Morristown FFA is the new Minnesota FFA state president. Natalie Beckendorf of Renville County West is vice president and Makenzie Alberts of Pine Island is secretary. The treasurer is Brynn Lozinski of MCCRAY FFA. Caidyn Johnson of…How Will the Surface Transportation Board Respond?
Published April 26, 2022
The agriculture industry is watching closely to see how the Surface Transportation Board responds to the feedback from agriculture in this week's hearing. National Grain and Feed Association Chief Economist Max Fisher acknowledges there is a lack of rail workers…The High Cost of Rail Delays
Published April 26, 2022
According to the National Grain and Feed Association, the first quarter rail delays cost the grain industry more than $100 million. "Depending on the market position of the grain industry participant, these extra transportation costs are borne by the participant,…Rail Disruptions Have Significant Implications for Agriculture
Published April 26, 2022
At the Surface Transportation Board hearing on Tuesday, USDA Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh referenced the Union Pacific delays in moving fertilizer, saying fertilizer and ag commodities should be a priority in the spring. "Especially as we now enter the growing…Seeking a Role in Farm Policy
Published April 26, 2022
Kyle Thomas of Rockford, Minnesota is studying applied economics and international agriculture and plans to seek an additional degree in political science. "We see very polarized moments in our politics," said Thomas. "However, agriculture is not about a political party.…MN FFA Stars Announced
Published April 26, 2022
The Star Farmer is Taylor Lacek of Russell-Tyler-Ruthton FFA. Colton Converse of Staples-Motley is the Star in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Sciences. William Bugbee of Paynesville is the Star in Agribusiness and Kyle Hagen of Glencoe-Silver Lake FFA is…1996-1997 FFA State Officer Team Returns to Convention
Published April 26, 2022
After 25 years away from a leadership role, the 1996-1997 state officer team led the opening ceremonies for Tuesday night’s general session at the Minnesota FFA Convention. "I can trace so many really important friendships, relationships and experiences that set…Food Prices Continue to Escalate
Published April 26, 2022
The latest commodity market outlook from the World Bank calls for food prices to increase by 23 percent year. That’s after a 31 percent increase last year. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was cited as one reason for the higher food…NDSA and NDSF Kick Off Disaster Relief Fund
Published April 26, 2022
After a catastrophic drought, North Dakota ranchers are now recovering from back-to-back blizzards. According to North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation President Dan Rorvig, a disaster relief fund has been launched to provide a helping hand. "The North Dakota Stockmen's Foundation has…