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A Move to Value-Added Production at WI Jennie-O Plant
Published December 4, 2023
Hormel Foods plans to convert its turkey harvest operation in Barron, Wisconsin to a value-added-only facility. This change should be complete by the second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year.Ag Education Leader and Mentor Passes
Published December 4, 2023
Longtime Minnesota ag teacher Bob Marzolf passed away Saturday. Marzolf taught at Forest Lake High School for 27 years. Marzolf is a past president of the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators and a member of the Minnesota FFA Hall of…Cattle and Kids Showcased at North Star Classic
Published December 4, 2023
The North Star Classic is North Dakota’s largest livestock show and took place over the weekend in Valley City. Co-Manager Kelsey Hoffman says the three-day event featured open and junior shows and sale. In addition to the livestock shows, young…Vogel Accepts New Opportunity
Published December 3, 2023
Charlie Vogel has left his role as CEO of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers and Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. Vogel is the new advancement director for St. Bernard's Catholic Church and School in Thief River Falls. Vogel…A Hold-Up in Rebuilding the Herd
Published December 2, 2023
While the cattle futures market has been under pressure, Kist Livestock Auction field representative Matt Lachenmeier isn't seeing that with cash market for the cattle coming through the barn. In addition to the drought, Lachenmeier says there are still things…Grand Farm Innovation Campus Opens Plot Applications for 2024
Published December 2, 2023
Grand Farm has opened applications for eight, half-acre plots for the 2024 growing season at their Casselton, North Dakota location. These plots are mant to help startups test and demonstrate their technology in the field. The application can be found…Farmers and Ranchers Attend COP28
Published December 2, 2023
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers will be attending the United Nations COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew says producers are a big part of the climate change solution. “There are a lot of reasons to…Ag Horizons Conference Coming to Pierre
Published December 2, 2023
South Dakota Wheat Growers Association Executive Director Caren Assman is looking forward to the education opportunities in Pierre Tuesday and Wednesday. “Ag Horizons is a conference for producers who are looking for education,” said Assman. “We’ll cover small grains, row…Year-End Tax Strategies
Published December 2, 2023
This is the time to analyze where you sit for the 2023 business year and evaluate finances ahead of tax season. Farm Business Management Instructor Ron Dvergsten says buying equipment can be a good strategy if you can save a…