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Events Manager Hired at NAFB
Published October 3, 2022
Seth Ruff has joined the National Association of Farm Broadcasting staff as its events manager. Most recently, Ruff was the suites and catering manager for Aramark at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.Slaughter Pace Not Sustainable
Published October 3, 2022
Last year’s drought in the Northern Plains combined with the current dry conditions in the Southern Plains increased the number of cull cows moving through the auction markets. The U.S. cow herd is record low and DTN Market Analyst ShayLe…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published October 3, 2022
The Pioneer Agronomy Update originated from the Oberon, North Dakota area on Tuesday. This is an area that had spotty frost early in the week. "It is really variable where it hit hard and where it didn't, but it was…Haag Takes Helm of NCGA
Published October 3, 2022
With the turn of the calendar, Tom Haag of Eden Valley, Minnesota is the new president of the National Corn Growers Association. Harold Wolle of Madelia, Minnesota is NCGA’s incoming first vice president.Minnesota 4-H’er Excels at World Dairy Expo
Published October 3, 2022
Megan Ratka of Cold Spring, Minnesota is the top individual judge for reasons in the National 4-H Cattle Judging Contest. The Minnesota team was also the top team for reasons and was ranked third in the overall competition. World Dairy…Surface Transportation Board Hearing Extended
Published October 3, 2022
The Surface Transportation Board was scheduled to meet for three days to consider the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern railroad merger. However, the testimony is taking longer than expected. The STB will hear from remaining witnesses today and tomorrow. CP and…Public Input Sought Over Atrazine Use
Published October 3, 2022
The National Corn Growers Association has a call-to-action underway. The group is asking its members to submit comments to the EPA about the role atrazine has in agriculture. EPA is considering strict regulations regarding the use of atrazine. Public comments…State Spring Wheat Production Totals Released
Published October 3, 2022
According to Friday’s USDA report, this season’s spring wheat production in North Dakota is estimated at 263 million bushels. That’s up more than 50 percent from last year. Minnesota spring wheat production is up 33 percent at nearly 74 million…Tokyo Trade Mission
Published October 3, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is leading a trade mission to Japan this week. This is a joint effort between the Governor’s Office, the state agriculture and commerce departments and the state trade office.