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‘Product of USA’ Rule a Concern North of the Border
Published March 26, 2024
The Canadian Pork Council and Canadian Cattle Association are monitoring the developments with the new ‘Product of the USA’ rule. USDA announced only beef and pork products that came from animals that were born, raised, slaughtered and processed in the…SD Advisory Committee Named for U.S. Global Leadership Coalition
Published March 26, 2024
South Dakota has formed a chapter of the U.S. Global Leadership Council. This is a bipartisan group that seeks a larger voice in global affairs, including international trade. Seventy-five industry leaders from throughout the state are part of the new…Agricult-HER: Monica McConkey
Published March 26, 2024
Monica McConkey is a rural mental health specialist for the State of Minnesota and has her own consulting business, Eyes on the Horizon Consulting. McConkey remains involved in the family farm at Bejou, Minnesota. When asked, McConkey said women are…Spring and Summer Grain Storage Reminders
Published March 25, 2024
NDSU Extension Agricultural Engineer Ken Hellevang says it’s important to pay attention to moisture levels of stored grain as temperatures rise. Allowable storage time started to accumulate last fall just after harvest. Hellevang says grain quality will start to decline…Warm Winter Impacts on Pests
Published March 25, 2024
The mild temperatures this winter may lead to heavier insect pressure this growing season. “We often rely on our cold winters to kind of hold back the tide from a lot of either invasive insects or push back from the…TransFARMation: A Passion for Farm and Ranch Safety
Published March 25, 2024
NDSU Farm and Ranch Safety Coordinator Angie Johnson grew up passionate about the agriculture industry. “I've always had a drive for agriculture and to help people,” said Johnson. Some close calls and tragedies drove the passion for her career. Her…Soil Fertility Minute
Published March 25, 2024
On this week's Soil Fertility Minute, sponsored by the Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council, University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says producers may have some extra time this spring to pull soil samples before applying fertilizers. Urea…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 25, 2024
Seed decisions are important when considering disease mitigation for the coming season. NDSU Plant Pathologist Sam Markell joins The Dry Bean Scene this week to talk about making seed decisions ahead of planting. Looking at past data and disease pressure…WDE Recognition Announced
Published March 25, 2024
World Dairy Expo has announced its 2024 award winners. Jim Barmore, Marty Faldet and King Hickman of GPS Dairy Consulting in Lakewood, Minnesota are being recognized as the Industry People of the Year. Former Semex CEO Paul Larmer of Guelph,…