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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…With ’20 in the Rear View Mirror, Farmers Can Plan for Next Year
Published October 29, 2020
WinField United Agronomy Manager Ryan Wolf is encouraging growers to take time now to plan. "To be honest, 2020 was all about survival. If you look at price, COVID and when we went to the field, we didn't know exactly…Expect an Announcement Soon From Epitome Energy
Published October 29, 2020
Adjacent to the Ag Innovation Campus in Crookston, Epitome Energy plans to build a 30-million gallon biodiesel plant and a 42-million bushel crushing facility. CEO Dennis Egan was at the sidelines of the campus groundbreaking Wednesday. "In the next couple…Walz Touts AIC’s ‘Good News Story’
Published October 29, 2020
The Ag Innovation Campus began in 2018 when the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council invested in a feasibility study. Last year, the Minnesota Legislature approved $5 million in state funds for this project and those funds were made available…Dicamba Re-Registration Includes Label Enhancements
Published October 29, 2020
After months of waiting, dicamba has been given the green light by the federal government. BASF Agricultural Solutions Vice President Scott Kay says this news will help farmers prepare for 2021. "I think this is really helpful to build that…Ag Innovation Campus Breaks Ground at Crookston
Published October 29, 2020
This site will host a specialty crush facility for universities, commodity groups and private seed companies to develop value-added products. Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council CEO Tom Slunecka says there is no other facility like this in the world.…Ethanol Industry Asks Court to Intervene on FOIA Request
Published October 29, 2020
Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association are asking the courts to step in and have the EPA respond to its Freedom of Information Act requests regarding the small refinery waivers. In a statement, the two groups said the EPA…