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FFA Blue Jacket, Bright Futures Program Underway
Published October 30, 2020
The North Dakota FFA Foundation named a new executive director in early October. Beth Allen previously served as a fiscal agent for North Dakota FFA and in this new role, she’s eager to see FFA members succeed. "It all comes…Farm Bureau: $1 Billion in ARC-CO Payments Could Be Paid
Published October 30, 2020
Agricultural Risk Coverage – County program payments are being distributed. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, ARC-CO will make as much as $1 billion in program payments to U.S. producers for the 2019-2020 marketing year with the majority of…COVID Impacts 2021 Potato Expo
Published October 30, 2020
The 2021 Potato Expo is going virtual on January 5 - 7. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says domestic and international travel-related restrictions would have made an in-person event challenging. "It was the best way to bring the expo…McKinney Talks Trade Agreements with MN Farm Bureau
Published October 30, 2020
The progress of the phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China was part of the discussion as USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney met with Minnesota Farm Bureau members on Thursday. "We'll know more on February 1, because then…Former FFA Central Region VP Reflects on 2019-2020
Published October 30, 2020
National FFA Central Region Vice President from Montana, Mamie Hertel, gave her retiring address during the second general session of National FFA Convention. "The title of my retiring address is quiet in volumes and loud in value. It speaks to…A New Format for ’21 Commodity Classic
Published October 30, 2020
The 2021 Commodity Classic, originally scheduled to take place in San Antonio, Texas, will now be a digital experience. The event is virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commodity Classic says the health and safety of attendees is important and…Senators Ask USDA for More COVID-19 Relief for Dairy
Published October 30, 2020
A group of Senators sent a letter to the USDA asking the agency to cover dairy meat production losses in the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. While milk is the primary income for dairy farms, the lawmakers said many process…Continued Rains in South America Pressure Grain Markets
Published October 30, 2020
Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson expects to see continued pressure in the grain markets as more rain falls in South America. "We're a little more concerned about the rain falling in Brazil. The northern regions continue to see…USDA Investing in Rural ND Water Infrastructure
Published October 30, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $891 million to modernize rural drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Included in the project is $37 million for projects in North Dakota. There is $17.36 million for a project in Larimore, $17.36 million…