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Groton FFA Member Will Lead South Dakota FFA
Published April 13, 2021
From a young age, Groton, South Dakota FFA member Tessa Erdmann wanted to teach others about agriculture and help them develop a passion for it. "I am so excited to connect with FFA members in the year ahead." Erdmann is…Securing Long-Term Financial Stability on the Farm
Published April 13, 2021
With higher commodity prices, RaboBank Senior Grain and Oilseed Analyst Stephen Nicholson says farmers may want to consider strategies to help secure long-term financial stability. "Working capital depleted in the past seven years. Let's rebuild the working capital first," says…ND Corn Growers Seek More Money for Roads and Bridges
Published April 13, 2021
The North Dakota Legislature passed a bonding bill that includes $50 million for the North Dakota State University Ag Products Development Center and the Northern Crops Institute project. North Dakota Corn Growers Association secretary/treasurer Drew Courtney, who farms at Oakes,…Star Award Winners Named During 93rd SD FFA Convention
Published April 13, 2021
The South Dakota FFA Star award winners were named during the final session of the 2021 state convention. The Star Farmer is Mitchell Vander Wal from the Northwestern Area FFA Chapter. Vander Wal raises purebred cattle and is looking to…South Dakota FFA Names 2021-22 State Officer Team
Published April 13, 2021
A new South Dakota FFA State Officer Team was named during the final session of the state convention. The new president is Tessa Erdmann from the Groton FFA Chapter. John Petersen from the Sturgis FFA Chapter is vice president and…MFBF Update
Published April 13, 2021
The agricultural omnibus bill is making progress in the Minnesota legislature. Find out more from Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Associate Director of Public Policy Josie Lonetti in the MFBF Update.RRWMB Focused on Flood Control and Water Quality
Published April 12, 2021
In addition to water management, the Red River Watershed Management Board focuses on flood control and water quality efforts. "We currently have ten projects in the works right now, " says Rob Sip, executive director. "There's been a lot of…From the Field, It’s the Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published April 12, 2021
Most areas of the Northern Plains were pretty dry over the winter months. The recent rains have helped. "I don't think this will cure all of the subsoil moisture deficits," says Clyde Tiffany, field agronomist, Pioneer. "If there is a…Rural Perspectives
Published April 12, 2021
The markets continue to tell a story as prices trend upward. According to AgCountry Farm Credit Services market education specialist Katie Tangen, weather is starting to play into market mentality. Some farmers in the Northern Plains put seed in the…