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Stand As One

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The theme for the 2025 Minnesota State FFA Convention is 'Stand as One.' "For everyone, it means something a little bit different," said Cole Sundeen, treasurer, Minnesota FFA. "Generally, each person can bring together their unique skills and capabilities to…

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Continuing a Family Legacy

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State FFA Reporter Natalie Clemenson looks forward to these next two days at the state convention. "I really hope I remember to soak in all of the experiences I can," said Clemenson. "This year, we're only here for a short…

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‘Just Do It’

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Five-thousand FFA members and supporters are filling Mariucci Arena today and tomorrow for the Minnesota State FFA Convention. This convention has many students in this arena for the very first time. RRFN asked Minnesota State FFA President Lauren Stoel what these…

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‘The Dream Team’

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The Minnesota FFA State Officer Team is wrapping up its year in leadership. State Secretary Kaiya Grossman said the six state officers clicked right from the start. "We became a family very fast," said Grossman. "In all of our state…

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Still Early for Corn

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At Kulm, North Dakota, Josh Gackle started seeding barley this past week. "Soil conditions, at least for wheat and barley, I think are really good. Moisture is good for planting, but you can tell that it's dry. " It's still…

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Slow Start

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University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier doesn't expect planting to begin in the Crookston area for another week. "It's relatively slow to start here. I've seen some anhydrous tanks strategically parked in some fields, but the majority of…

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Ag Budget Includes $17 Million Boost

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The Minnesota Legislature is in its final month. The House-passed ag budget bill increases total funding for agriculture in the state by $17 million. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says there were multiple wins in the House budget bill. "One of…

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Governor Armstrong Signs Bill Supporting Farmers’ Chemical Access

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North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed HB 1318, a bill that would secure the continued access to essential crop protection tools for farmers across North Dakota. "This bill simply says the law is the law, that labeling, that process is…

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Syngenta to Launch Three New Foliar Products by 2026

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A trio of new foliar products from Syngenta are in the registration process and could be commercially available as soon as the 2026 growing season.  Syngenta Technical Product Lead for Insecticides Elijah Meck said one of these products, Velento, is…

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Mixed Winter May Mean Mixed Insect Pressure This Spring

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The weather is starting to warm up in the Red River Valley, and that means the return of bugs to the fields. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says the milder winter weather much of the region received could…

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