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Be Aware of Blue-Green Algae Blooms

Published August 12, 2020

Hot weather increases the risk of cyanobacteria development, also known as blue-green algae. Toxic levels of blue-green algae blooms have been in the headlines frequently this summer. The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality has posted advisories for lakes, dams…
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Parade of Champions: Jacob Arnold

Published August 12, 2020

Jacob Arnold of Esmond, North Dakota recently graduated from Maddock High School. Throughout high school, Jacob was involved with 4-H, FFA and Farmers Union. The Arnold family raises Black Angus cattle and showing livestock has always been one passion for…
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MN Beef Update

Published August 12, 2020

Minnesota Ag in the Classroom offers a wide variety of resources for both teachers and parents. Hear from Minnesota Beef Council business manager Katie Davis, who is also a MN Ag in the Classroom board member, in the latest Beef…
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Parade of Champions: Larissa Overlie

Published August 10, 2020

Clontarf Haymakers 4-H and Benson, Minnesota FFA member Larissa Overlie has been open to showing different species of animals throughout her many years in the two organizations, including equine, goats, dogs and pigs. This year, the line-up is different due…
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Peterson, Conaway Ask for Cattle Market Review

Published August 10, 2020

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Ranking Member Michael Conaway are asking USDA to work with university research centers to analyze the cattle market. The lawmakers want the Agriculture Department to evaluate price discovery, price reporting, purchasing mandates and…
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Parade of Champions: Kasi Holm

Published August 7, 2020

Kasi Holm of Forbes, North Dakota is a recent graduate of Ellendale High School. That means her 4-H and FFA careers are coming to a close. Kasi encourages younger members to step outside their comfort zone. "I livestock judged for…
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A Roller Coaster Market

Published August 7, 2020

The dairy industry has seen huge swings in the market. "We had $2 cheese and we went to $1 cheese and then it was $3 cheese and now we're back in the neighborhood of $2 again," said Michael Dykes, president/CEO,…
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Lawmakers Seek Relief for Sheep/Lamb Industry

Published August 6, 2020

A bipartisan group of House members, including Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Ranking Member Michael Conaway, are asking USDA to help lamb and sheep producers hurt by COVID-related market losses. This action follows the closure of the second largest…
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MN Beef Update

Published August 5, 2020

Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association President Mike Landuyt recently attended the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting in Denver. Learn more in the latest Minnesota Beef Update.
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Parade of Champions: Jazlynn Folland

Published August 4, 2020

The Folland Family of Halma, Minnesota made the tough decision to forgo their livestock projects this year because of the cancellation of the State Fair and many other livestock shows. Jazlynn, who is entering her junior year in high school,…
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