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Sunflower Harvest Begins to Wind Down
Published October 30, 2021
Winfield United Croplan product manager Mark Torno thinks about 15 percent of the crop is still in the field. "It's been a fast moving harvest and the income coming off these acres, I think, is better than every single crop…National FFA Names American Star Award Winners
Published October 29, 2021
Four American Star award winners were announced during the sixth general session of the National FFA Convention on Friday. The American Star Farmer is Grady Johnson from Nebraska. The Star in Agribusiness is Tyler Ertzberger from Georgia. The American Star…USDA Under Secretary Stops by National FFA Convention
Published October 29, 2021
Almost three months after being confirmed, USDA’s Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jennifer Moffitt is traveling and meeting with the agriculture industry. Moffitt attended National FFA Convention on Thursday. She says there are a few key issues to…National FFA Strives to Come Back Stronger
Published October 29, 2021
When schools went virtual during COVID, agriculture education programs were challenged. In the last year, National FFA membership declined by three percent. That’s more than 25,000 members. Current FFA membership is at 735,000. National FFA Organization CEO Scott Stump says…Infrastructure Vote Delayed
Published October 29, 2021
Congress went home for the weekend without passing the infrastructure bill. The progressive wing of the Democratic Party dug in their heels, refusing to vote on the infrastructure bill unless the budget reconciliation bill was brought up at the same…Framework Language for Build Back Better Bill in Place
Published October 29, 2021
Before leaving for Europe and the climate change conference, President Joe Biden announced a framework for the so-called Build Back Better bill. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack praised this plan, saying it will deal with climate change while promoting economic opportunity…Tai Hopes to Stabilize Trade Relationship With China
Published October 29, 2021
Speaking at a National Chicken Council meeting, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said trade relationship with China is in a difficult place. Tai highlighted a recent call with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He where she spoke about the importance of…Making an Investment in the Future of Agriculture
Published October 27, 2021
The CHS Foundation is partnering with the National FFA Organization to support the future of agriculture. CHS Foundation President Nanci Lilja says the investment is spread across many different programs. "We support the National Teach Ag Campaign, National FFA Convention,…MN and SD FFA Members Interview for National FFA Officer Team
Published October 27, 2021
Being selected to represent your state to interview for one of six spots on the National FFA Officer Team is considered a big honor. Candidates go through a series of interviews before a decision is made. South Dakota and Minnesota…