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ACSC Penalized for Violating Air Quality Standards
Published April 23, 2024
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined American Crystal Sugar Company $350,000 for violating air quality standards at its East Grand Forks plant. The investigation centered on issues that happened between 2020 and 2022. The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Board will…Emergency Loans Available for Those Dealing with HPAI
Published April 23, 2024
The Farm Service Agency is providing emergency loans for farmers dealing with quarantines due to High Path Avian Influenza. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health began the quarantine last October for farmers in 15 primary and 40 contiguous counties. The…Enlist + Liberty Interview #1
Published April 23, 2024
A program approach to weed control includes multiple modes of action along with pre and post-emergence products. Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder is featured in this series of updates on this weed control program approach. This is update #1. "It…Ready for the Job
Published April 23, 2024
AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander sees the Minnesota State FFA Convention as a great place to see the bright future for the agriculture industry. He especially appreciates the career connections event that allows students to meet with post-secondary institutions and…Pedal to the Metal
Published April 23, 2024
Rothsay FFA student Ethan Olson was a finalist for Star in Agribusiness award at the Minnesota State FFA Convention. Olson runs a business that he started at a very young age with the help of his parents. "I host pedal tractor…Career Connection Buzzing With Activity
Published April 23, 2024
The Minnesota FFA Foundation is working with the Minnesota FFA Association to help members network with representatives of the agribusiness world. Foundation Program Coordinator Amanda Sommers said there were numerous opportunities for that to happen during the state convention. "The…Competing for the Best and Brightest
Published April 23, 2024
With workforce shortages, the agriculture sector is looking for young people from all backgrounds to fill important jobs. To be successful, Ridgewater College agriculture instructor Lyndsay Ampe said the ag sector must be competitive to get the student’s attention. "They want…Job Opportunities Highlighted at FFA Convention
Published April 23, 2024
Members learned about career opportunities during the Minnesota FFA Convention. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association Outreach and Member Services Coordinator Brandon Severns said the state’s turkey industry generates 26,000 jobs. "We're looking at jobs like veterinarians, nutritionists, researchers, but we also have…Ukraine Ag Minister Caught Up in a Scandal
Published April 23, 2024
Ukraine’s agriculture minister is being accused of corruption. The country’s anti-corruption bureau claims the ag minister illegally took over state land worth more than $7 million. The ag minister was part of a group that seized the land between 2017…