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Grand Farm Welcomes Two New Board Members
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Grand Farm has added Jon Erickson and Dr. Steven Kappes to its board of directors. Erickson operates Diamond T Ranch southwest of Minot and is a member of the CHS board of directors. Kappes previously served as the associate administrator…NXT Gen Ag and MN FFA
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University of Minnesota-Crookston is offering a new certificate program aimed at educating those working in agriculture, food, and natural resource companies without two or four-year degrees who are interested in advancing within the industry. Steve Olson Consulting CEO Steve Olson…New MN FFA Chapters Chartered
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The Minnesota State FFA Convention is underway in the Twin Cities. Competitions kicked off Sunday afternoon. During the first general session, six new charter chapters were recognized including Lake Park-Audobon, Henning, Anoka-Hennepin, North Branch, Northfield, and Moorhead.MN FFA Hall of Fame Adds Six Inductees
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Six individuals were inducted into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame during the first general session of the Minnesota State FFA Convention. Inductees include Corynn Flood of Cokato, a past president of the Minnesota FFA Alumni Association; Jean Johnson of…The Sugarbeet Report
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Pest control is the focus of this week's Sugarbeet Report. NDSU Extension Entomologist Mark Boetel highlights some common insect issues and mitigation tactics for producers to consider when putting plans together for the 2024 growing season.Dry Bean Scene
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Chlorothalonil restrictions could impact dry bean yields over time. NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch says limiting applications can make disease management more difficult for dry bean producers. Listen to the Dry Bean Scene.Canola Minute
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Changes are coming for canola planting dates. Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman says starting in 2025, planting dates will allow for additional time to get the crop in the ground. Hear more details in this week's Canola…MFU Minute
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Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey joins this week's MFU Minute. Minnesota Farmers Union has been following and providing input on the agriculture omnibus bills in the House and Senate. Lourey says there has been a focus on…MN Beef Update
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Minnesota State Cattlemen's Executive Director Kaitlyn Root joins the Minnesota Beef Update this week. Nominations are open for the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board. Minnesota has one vacant position. This body oversees the beef checkoff and the position is…