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Rural Perspectives
Published April 26, 2021
Having a farm and ranch succession and retirement plan is one important piece of the puzzle often overlooked. In the latest edition of the Rural Perspectives podcast, Andy Zenk of AgCountry Farm Credit Services talks about how to put together…A Fresh Start for the Crookston, MN FFA
Published April 26, 2021
Minnesota chartered nine new FFA Chapters in 2020. One of those new chapters is in Crookston, Minnesota. The newly chartered Crookston FFA will celebrate its one-year anniversary in September. FFA Advisor Whitney Ruprecht says the support of local families and…Meet the New MN FFA President
Published April 26, 2021
Martin County West FFA member Emily Matejka is the new Minnesota FFA President. Matejka is a freshman at South Dakota State University majoring in ag education. "Being a state officer was one of the things I aspired to do within…Halvorson Eager to Start Year as State FFA Vice President
Published April 26, 2021
Thief River Falls, Minnesota FFA member Wyatt Halvorson is eager to begin his work as the Minnesota State FFA Vice President. "I want to continue to uphold the legacy of Minnesota FFA. Everything we've done, I want to do better."…MN Ethanol Boost Featured in House Omnibus Ag Finance Bill
Published April 26, 2021
The omnibus ag finance bill passed the Minnesota House. Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Policy Director Amanda Bilek says the bill would boost ethanol blends. "In the House agriculture omnibus finance bill is $2 million per year in funding proposed…Corn Comments
Published April 26, 2021
The latest Corn Comments program salutes the beef industry. Hear more in this weekly radio program, made possible by the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council and the South Dakota Corn Growers Association.Grain Markets Still Securing Acres
Published April 26, 2021
The grain markets are trying to secure acres. Utterback Marketing President Bob Utterback says what’s different from other years is the weather premium is in the market before the crop is planted. "This is the first time we've had this…ND Lawmakers Work on Securing More Infrastructure Dollars
Published April 26, 2021
An effort to secure at least $30 million for rural roads and infrastructure is still in the works this North Dakota Legislative Session. Senator Terry Wanzek says the funding is attached to the Office of Management and Budget bill. "The…Feeder Cattle Runs Lighten, Replacement Heifers Continue to Move
Published April 26, 2021
North Dakota and South Dakota auction barns continue to see lighter offerings of feeder cattle trickle through. Kist Livestock at Mandan, North Dakota had 1,200 head at their Wednesday sale. There were not enough feeder steers for a price comparison.…