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National FFA Convention Ticks Closer
Published October 21, 2022
The National FFA Convention kicks off this week in Indianapolis. "We've been pretty busy preparing and working with chapters across the country," said Kristy Meyer, communicaitons manager. "We're expecting close to 65,000 people." The flood of blue jackets boosts the…Potato Harvest Completed
Published October 21, 2022
The potato harvest is finished across the Northern Plains. Northland Potato Growers Association Executive Director Donavon Johnson says it was a good year. "It turned out better than expected given the late spring." Dry soil conditions delayed harvest in some…Fall Crop Insurance Prices Being Established
Published October 21, 2022
October is the time period that sets the harvest price for crop insurance for the fall harvested crop. "Corn is up over 16 precent from where the base price was set," reports Rich Morrison, vice president of farm services, NAU…Soybean Planting Off to a Good Start in Brazil
Published October 21, 2022
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says it was a good week. "The long-term forecast calls for a drier south and wetter eastern Brazil so both areas may get what they want in the next week or two." Dry…A Dramatic Market Swing
Published October 21, 2022
Volatility in the dollar index allowed the grain markets to bounce off its lows Friday. AgriSompo North America market analyst Sterling Smith says a volatile 140-point swing in the dollar index occurred within one minute Friday. "News dropped that the…MFU Minute
Published October 21, 2022
Listen to the latest MFU Minute to hear the newest policy actions of Minnesota Farmers Union.MN Wheat Minute
Published October 21, 2022
The National Wheat Foundation has released the results of the National Wheat Yield Contest. East Grand Forks, Minnesota farmer Matthew Krueger placed in the dryland spring wheat category. Hear more in the latest MN Wheat Minute.Corn Matters
Published October 21, 2022
Minnesota Corn Growers Association provide innovation grants to scientists, farmers, and researchers. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.MN Beef Update
Published October 21, 2022
Dairy farmers, veal producers, and beef cow producers all have a voice at the Minnesota Beef Council and Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association. Hear more in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.