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Wheat Quality Improves Over Last Year
Published October 30, 2020
According to U.S. Wheat Associates, the average grade for spring wheat this past year was No. 1 Northern Spring with a test weight of 61.8 pounds. Wheat protein average 14.3 percent. The crop also had significantly higher vitreous kernel and…Calyxt and S & W Seed Partner on Alfalfa Traits
Published October 30, 2020
Calyxt is collaborating with S & W Seed Company to identify quality enhancing traits for alfalfa. The new alfalfa seed will be sold as part of the S & W seed portfolio and branded IQ Alfalfa. The alfalfa trait will…2020-2021 National FFA Officer Team Announced
Published October 30, 2020
The new National FFA president is Doster Harper, who is an agriscience and environmental systems major at the University of Georgia. The balance of the officer team coms from Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Florida and California. Due to the pandemic, the…More Opportunities
Published October 30, 2020
Minnesota State FFA Vice President Emilee Xayanourom enjoyed the virtual convention. "At an in-person convention you have to choose if you want to go to a general session or a workshop. With the virtual one, we could do both." Xayanourom,…Wolf Delisting Expected to go Back to Court
Published October 30, 2020
Environmentalists are promising to take the Trump Administration’s decision on the gray wolf to court. Earthjustice, the Sierra Club and the Western Environmental Law Center are among the activist groups saying they will legally challenge the delisting of wolves from…ADM Biofuels Strategy Reflected in 3Q Financials
Published October 30, 2020
Archer Daniels Midland reports third quarter net earnings of $225 million. That compares to $407 million one year ago. ADM temporarily shut down some of its ethanol plants and profit margins improved. Global demand for soybean meal and soyoil supported…Trailblazing in Agriculture
Published October 30, 2020
Former Red River Farm Network farm broadcaster Jessie Topp-Becker is hosting a new podcast called ‘Trailblazing in Agriculture.’ Topp-Becker is now the division manager for BluePrint Media and will focus on trailblazing women in agriculture in the monthly podcast.Gray Wolf Removed from Endangered Species Act
Published October 29, 2020
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service removed the gray wolf from the list of protected species under the Endangered Species Act. This final rule has been a top policy priority for the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association. President – Elect Grant…CHS Promotes Ag Careers to the FFA
Published October 29, 2020
The career expo is always a highlight at the National FFA Convention. With the virtual format, CHS Communications Specialist Tera Stoddard is still reaching out to members of the blue and gold. "We're not getting that face-to-face connection which is…