Canola Minute
Aid for canola growers is included in the latest coronavirus relief package, the CARES Act. Learn more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in this edition of the Canola Minute.
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SD Corn Comments
As countries around the begin to reopen after the coronavirus pandemic, that is positive news for U.S. export markets. Hear more in the latest Corn Comments, a production of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.
Meet the New MN FFA President
The new Minnesota FFA President is Ben Olander from the Staples-Motley FFA Chapter. Olander has waited a long time for the opportunity to lead. "It was a dream back in the ninth grade when I started the FFA. I never…
Hundreds Benefit From ‘Hog Wild’ Pork Giveaway
A total of 13,000 pounds of pork was given away Friday in the Aberdeen area. Aberdeen farmer and businessman Mitch Truebebach was behind this effort to showcase the issues going on in the swine industry and help the local community.…
NW MN Well Represented in State Officer Team
Two of the newly elected Minnesota State FFA officers are from northwest Minnesota. The 2020-2021 State Treasurer is Elaina Knott from the Thief River Falls FFA Chapter. "I'm super excited to make connections with FFA members throughout the state and…
WMSTR Will Return in ’21
The Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion has been canceled for this year. The board of directors said the restrictions in place because of coronavirus makes it impossible to go forward with the Rollag, Minnesota event. This living museum annual attracts…
MN State Fair Canceled Due to COVID-19
Due to COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, the Great Minnesota Get-Together will not be held this year. The Minnesota State Agricultural Society Board of Managers made the decision to cancel this year’s state fair. This is the fifth…
ND Seeks Disaster Declaration
Due to spring flooding, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has requested a presidential major disaster declaration. In the letter to President Trump, Burgum said river and overland flooding caused significant damage to roads, bridges and culverts across North Dakota. A…
Donald Succeeds DeStefano at AMVAC
American Vanguard Corporation and AMVAC welcome Glen Donald as the director of portfolio management and business development. Donald succeeds Neil DeStefano, who is retiring.
Beck Names VP of Commercial Execution
Beck Ag has appointed Jeff Taber as its new vice president of commercial execution. Previously, Taber has had leadership roles within Syngenta.
