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Blagg Named State Star Farmer
Published April 22, 2024
McCook Central's Ryan Blagg is this year's South Dakota FFA State Star Farmer. Blagg, who is from Salem, South Dakota, took home the Star thanks to Supervised Agricultural Experience where he raised cattle, show goats and has a custom bean…A Record Crowd
Published April 20, 2024
The South Dakota FFA State Convention is a culmination of a year's work. South Dakota FFA Foundation Executive Director Gerri Eide said the convention is all about rewarding that effort. "It's a great experience for South Dakota's youth to connect…Convention Gives Students a Chance to Compete and Learn
Published April 20, 2024
Over 2,200 students from across the state attended this year's South Dakota FFA Convention, competing in up to 14 events. "I think the convention has changed so much over the last few years," said Clayton Sorum, advisor, Tea Area High…EPA Rules Reduced Use of Fungicide
Published April 20, 2024
The EPA’s decision to restrict the use of Chlorothalonil could have a lasting impact on dry bean yields. According to NDSU Extension Plant Pathologist Michael Wunsch, losing Chlorothalonil would leave other fungicides used as part of a tank mix almost…Low Snow Melt Could Impact Ranchers
Published April 20, 2024
NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec says that low snow throughout the state could have farmers struggling with water issues later this year. "We're going to have very little melt and runoff into our dugouts and wetlands. So if…Asking for a Clear Definition of Public Waters
Published April 20, 2024
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek testified before the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee regarding the definition of public waters in the state. "There was a Supreme Court case where if something is not on the public…Farmer-Funded AFREC to End, Dollars Repurposed
Published April 20, 2024
Faced with a committee deadline, the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee passed its omnibus finance and policy bill Thursday. Nitrate contamination in southeastern Minnesota has dominated the committee’s work this session. The Agricultural Fertilizer Research and Education Council is up for…$1 Billion for Global Food Assistance
Published April 19, 2024
USDA and the U.S. Agency for International Development will buy $1 billion of U.S.-grown commodities to provide emergency food assistance to people in need worldwide. This is a follow-up to last October's statement about combatting global hunger. Commodities will include…Commodity Groups Oppose Trade Duties on 2,4-D
Published April 19, 2024
Six major commodity groups are asking the U.S. International Trade Commission to reject a petition from Corteva Agriscience to impose antidumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from China and India. A letter signed by the trade groups representing corn,…