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Reindl Joins SD Farmers Union
Published July 31, 2019
The South Dakota Farmers Union has named Luke Reindl as the new communications and policy specialist. Reindl has a background in agriculture, previously working as a branch manager and agricultural banker for American Bank and Trust. In this new role,…Didrikson Farms a Finalist for Environmental Stewardship Award
Published July 31, 2019
Didrikson Farms of Badger, Minnesota is one of seven finalists for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's Environmental Stewardship Award. The award recognizes an operation’s outstanding stewardship and conservation efforts. The fourth-generation cow-calf operation is using healthy soils and grass and…Willis Elected to USGC Leadership
Published July 31, 2019
Willmar, Minnesota farmer Chad Willis has been elected secretary/treasurer for the U.S. Grains Council. Willis is a member of the Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council. Mark Seastrand of Sheyenne, North Dakota was elected as the barley sector director.Onida, SD Winter Wheat Harvest Off to a Good Start
Published July 31, 2019
Winter wheat is being harvested near Onida, South Dakota. "We started harvest about one week ago and are about 40 percent complete right now," says Oahe Grain - Onida location manager Tim Luken. "I had some concerns about quality issues.…After a Dry Start, New Rockford, ND Crops are Taking Off
Published July 31, 2019
Crops in the New Rockford, North Dakota area are taking off after a dry start this spring. James River Ag owner Taylor Koepplin says the corn crop is over 50 percent tasseled. "The soybeans and pinto beans are mainly flowering,…SD FFAer is a Star Finalist
Published July 31, 2019
The National FFA Organization has announced its Star finalists for 2019 with only one individual from the tri-state region included on the list. Andrew Streff of Salem, South Dakota is a finalist for the American Star in Agricultural Placement. The…A New Staffer for ND FFA Foundation
Published July 31, 2019
Thomas Winders has joined the North Dakota FFA Foundation staff as its sponsor and program coordinator. Winders is a native of Belle Plaine, Minnesota who earned degrees at South Dakota State University and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Guilty Plea Entered in Grain Fraud Case
Published July 31, 2019
A 22-year old Leeds, North Dakota man pleaded guilty to federal charges stemming from a multi-million dollar case of fraud. Hunter Hanson allegedly defrauded farmers, grain elevators and grain brokers for more than $11 million. Hanson will be sentenced November…Skin Rash Impacts Fate of NemaStrike Technology
Published July 31, 2019
Bayer’s NemaStrike Technology will not be available on a widespread basis for the 2020 growing season. The decision was made due to safety concerns. In a statement, Bayer said a small number of users got a skin irritation this year…