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IPSA Honors Carl Peterson
Published January 31, 2024
Peterson Farms Seed President Carl Peterson was awarded the 'Independent of the Year' by the Independent Professional Seed Association.' This award recognizes Peterson's contribution to the IPSA and his work in seed industry issues.Tesch to Chair MN FFA Foundation Board of Trustees
Published January 31, 2024
Julie Tesch is the new chair of the Minnesota FFA Foundation Board of Trustees. Tesch is the president/CEO of the Center for Rural Policy and Development. Tesch's experience includes time as the executive director of the National FFA Alumni Association…Cattle Herd Shrinks Further
Published January 31, 2024
Cattle numbers are at levels not seen since 1951. According to USDA’s semi-annual cattle inventory report, there were 87.2 million head of cattle and calves as of January 1. That’s down two percent from last year, but it is in…AURI: A Results Based Approach
Published January 31, 2024
Minnesota’s Agricultural Utilization Research Institute worked on over 220 projects in the past year. AURI Executive Director Shannon Schlecht says that has resulted in over $260 million in new annual sales for businesses and entrepreneurs. AURI focuses on two primary…Supply Chain Transparency Sought
Published January 31, 2024
The attacks by Houthi rebels on the Red Sea have resulted in major ocean carriers rerouting around the southern tip of Africa, adding time and cost to global shipments. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson was part of the House Transportation…Exercise Caution With Pinto Bean Acreage Expansion
Published January 30, 2024
Despite a drop in acreage this past year, good yields resulted in "about average" production. In the NDSU Getting it Right in Dry Bean Production Webinar, Extension Crop Economist Frayne Olson offered a warning. "Moving forward into 2024, the industry…Strong Auction Sales Defy Market Expectations
Published January 30, 2024
Auction sales are seeing strong, sustained activity this winter. That's especially true for land sales. "With interest rates the way they are and commodity prices where they are, land prices have been incredibly resilient," reports Max Steffes, Steffes Group. "It's…NASDA Urges Congress to Act Swiftly on the Farm Bill
Published January 30, 2024
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has released its legislative priorities for 2024. NASDA Senior Director of Public Policy R.J. Karney says the farm bill is at the top of that list. "We are keeping the pressure on and…North Dakotan Named CattleWomen’s Educator of the Year
Published January 30, 2024
The American National CattleWomen’s Association has presented Kathy Tokach of St. Anthony, North Dakota with its Educator of the Year Award. Tokach is the co-owner of the Tokach Angus Ranch and is past member of the North Dakota Beef Commission.…