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Name Change for MOSES
Published June 6, 2022
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service, known as MOSES, has announced a name change. The organization is now known as Marbleseed. The group's tagline is 'farmer-led, rooted in organic.'Resler Succeeds Preisler
Published June 6, 2022
The Minnesota Pork Producers Association announced Jill Resler is the new CEO. Resler has been with the organization since 2009 and served as chief operating officer for the last five years. Resler succeeds David Priesler, who retired after 28 years…Ukrainian Farm Delegation Visits MN
Published June 6, 2022
A group of Ukrainian farmers, including Igor Novytskyi, traveled across Minnesota and Iowa last week meeting with Land O’Lakes, Corteva Agriscience, USDA and others. Five to six meetings each day covered the many different needs for Ukranian farmers in the…Veteran Farm Broadcaster Passes
Published June 6, 2022
Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Omaha for former farm broadcaster Col. Jon Phillips. Phillips, 81, also had a distinguished career trading commodities and as a livestock auctioneer.Fair Market Value Sought for LIP
Published June 6, 2022
North Dakota Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen says they’re still waiting on a response from USDA on proposed changes to the Livestock Indemnity Program. Farmers are currently receiving nearly $300 under market value for calves through LIP.…Cattle Mineral Nutrition Field Days Coming Up
Published June 6, 2022
NDSU and SDSU Extension are partnering up to host Beef Cattle Mineral Nutrition Field Days at NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center near Streeter, North Dakota on Thursday and at SDSU Cottonwood Field Station near Philip, South Dakota on Friday.…Minnesota Opens Disaster Relief
Published June 6, 2022
The Minnesota Rural Finance Authority Board has declared an emergency for Minnesota counties. This declaration clears the way for disaster loans at zero-interest rates to become available for farmers who may have experienced damage. Minnesota Ag Commissioner Thom Peterson says…Spring Roundups Highlight Producer Issues
Published June 6, 2022
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Jeff Schafer says the Spring Roundups nurture face-to-face conversations. "It's an opportunity where we can have the conversations to develop policy from and take direction from beef producers." Schafer also gave an update on the…From 95-Day to 80-Day Corn
Published June 6, 2022
During a Friday stop on the Boots on the Ground Tour, Matthew Pueppke was still planting corn on his Amenia, North Dakota farm. Relative maturities were adjusted. "We started with 95-day and that's where we wanted to be," said Pueppke.…