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FFA Has Evolved Over the Years
Published November 3, 2023
The FFA was organized over 95 years ago. Corteva AgriScience Vice President of Business Development Tony Klemm says FFA grew from an organization of farm boys to a diverse program that focuses on career and leadership development. "While ag production is…Jobs Are Available in Agriculture
Published November 3, 2023
Brad Blaha coordinates the recruiting efforts for the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Science at South Dakota State University. While at the National FFA Convention, Blaha said there is demand for young people in agriculture. "We've got a lot of…Weather Extremes for South American Crop
Published November 3, 2023
The Money Farm owner Allison Thompson is closely monitoring South American weather. "They took out a good chunk of rain that was expected for the north-central areas of Brazil, which are high-producing areas. Argentina, southern Brazil and Paraguay, are going to…Ag Careers Highlighted in Indy
Published November 3, 2023
More than 300 companies and organizations were represented at the National FFA Expo. Carley Potter leads the intern program for CHS and appreciates the passion found within the students. "We see the confidence as they grow through the FFA program…Chlorpyrifos Ruling Called a Win for Agriculture
Published November 3, 2023
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals threw out the Environmental Protection Agency’s ban on the use of chlorpyrifos. The court determined the EPA disregarded its own science-based findings. "This is great news for soybean farmers, sugarbeet farmers and all farmers…MFU Minute
Published November 3, 2023
In this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute, MFU Climate and Working Lands Director Ariel Kagan talks about their work in climate resilience.MN Beef Update
Published November 3, 2023
In the latest Minnesota Beef Update, Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Executive Director Kaitlyn Root talks about their upcoming convention in December.Record Farmland Sale
Published November 3, 2023
A record land sale has been reported in Pembina County in northeast North Dakota. Two quarters sold by auction with one sale just over $19,000 per planted acre and the other for nearly $18,700 per planted acre. The previous record…AFBF: Latest Number on Foreign Land Investment
Published November 3, 2023
Foreign ownership of farmland remains a hot topic nationwide. According to a new report from the American Farm Bureau, foreign investors and companies own approximately three percent of privately-held agricultural land in the U.S. Canadian investors have the largest share…