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MFU Minute
Published February 24, 2021
Minnesota Farmers Union continues to work hard during the legislative session, making sure members voices are heard. Hear more from Government Relations Director Stu Lourey in the MFU Minute.Minnesota Beef Update
Published February 24, 2021
Katie Brenny represents cattle producers in the southeastern part of the state on the Minnesota Beef Council. Find out why Katie decided to take on this role in the Minnesota Beef Update.Corn Matters
Published February 24, 2021
There are scholarship opportunities available through the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Learn more from Northwest District Field Manager Marlene Dufault in the latest Corn Matters update.ND Adult Farm Management Program Faces Budget Cuts
Published February 24, 2021
The State Senate unanimously approved the Career and Technical Education budget, which includes a reduction of $138,000 from the farm management program. Agricultural Education Supervisor Craig Kleven says this could limit access to the program. "The potential for program expansion…Farm Bureau Asks USDA to Extend CFAP Sign-Up Deadline
Published February 24, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the USDA to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program application deadline 30 days beyond the date when the Regulatory Freeze Pending Review is completed. The current deadline to sign-up for the program is Friday,…Sales of FeXapan Herbicide Discontinued
Published February 24, 2021
Corteva AgriScience is shifting its resources to the Enlist weed control system and discontinuing sales of FeXapan. FeXapan was one of the four formulations for dicamba-tolerant soybeans. In a statement, Corteva said this decision will allow the company to focus…SD FFA Convention Relocates to Rapid City for 2021
Published February 24, 2021
The 2021 South Dakota FFA Convention will be held in Rapid City, South Dakota on April 11 – 13. The COVID-19 pandemic is the reason why this year’s event will move and this is the first year the event hasn’t…While Northern Brazil Struggles, Other Areas May Have Decent Crop
Published February 24, 2021
While the northern part of Brazil is struggling to get soybeans harvested, CHS Hedging market analyst Steve Wagner says the rest of the country will have a good crop. "It's not any different in South America than it is in…Major Acreage Battle Expected for Spring
Published February 24, 2021
Grain traders are preparing for a major acreage battle this spring. BOLT Marketing market analyst DuWayne Bosse says all of the commodities are looking for more acres. "That's why the new crop prices are gaining on the old crop prices.…