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NCBA Communications Staff Expands
Published February 17, 2021
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Center for Public Policy has added two new communications professionals. Ashley Willits and Sigrid Johannes will both serve as associate director of communications. Most recently, Willits served as the USDA deputy director of external and…AMVAC Announces Promotions
Published February 17, 2021
AMVAC has promoted Jason Jimmerson, Andy Asbury and Cory Ritter. Jimmerson moves from SIMPAS project manager to SIMPAS Technologies commercial manager. Asbury and Ritter will take over as technical representatives with the U.S. launch of SIMPAS.A Milestone for MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program
Published February 17, 2021
One-thousand farmers and landowners have enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. In its announcement, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture reports 715,000 acres are now part of this program. Governor Tim Walz has a goal of enrolling one…Tractor and Combine Sales Increase
Published February 17, 2021
According to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, tractor sales in January were up 25 percent from one year ago. Sales of 4-wheel drive tractors enjoyed the largest bump in sales, up 34 percent. A total of 350 combines sold last…SD Pesticide Drift Investigations Will Remain Private
Published February 17, 2021
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture is not required to release the details of its investigations into off-target pesticide drift. A proposal to change this policy has been rejected in the South Dakota Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. Organic…MFBF Update
Published February 16, 2021
The Minnesota Senate heard a bill on E-15 this week. Learn more from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Associate Director Josie Lonetti in the MFBF Update.Cold Temps Stress the SD Winter Wheat Crop
Published February 16, 2021
One week of below zero temperatures across South Dakota concerns South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson. "Much of central South Dakota had very little snow cover. We were on the verge of drought conditions. In the last week,…Input Costs Increase as Commodity Prices Rise
Published February 16, 2021
While commodity prices increased substantially in the past few months, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Jeff Beaudry said input costs are higher. "Many aren't aware of how much the input costs have gone up. Anhydrous went from $440…ND Grain Dealers Association Cancels 2021 State Convention
Published February 16, 2021
The North Dakota Grain Dealers Association has cancelled the 2021 convention due to COVID. Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says it’s best to be on the safe side. "We would actually hold the event in January, but we postponed it…