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ASA Adds to Policy Team
Published October 23, 2023
Joe Prosser has joined the American Soybean Association as its policy manaager. Previously, Prosser worked for California Congressman John Duarte and Iowa Senator Joni Ernst.Proactive Weaning Immunity
Published October 23, 2023
At the Minnesota Beef Expo, Waseca Veterinary Clinic’s Dr. Carey Prigge covered calf care and weaning considerations. During the seminar, Prigge said building immunity before stressful periods is important in keeping calves healthy. “We want to vaccinate and run those…An Aggie Re-enters the Speaker Race
Published October 23, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Vice Chair Austin Scott is back in the race for speaker. Scott initially sought the job two weeks ago when Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan was elected as the speaker-designee. Scott is serving his seventh term in Congress…Delivering a High Quality Product
Published October 23, 2023
Heartland Limousin Association Executive Secretary Dean Summerbell sees two main factors impacting commercial cattle prices. “Cattle population is down and quality is up.” Quality improvements have come from the development of estimated progeny differentials or EPDs over the years with…Youth Learn About Different Beef Production Practices
Published October 23, 2023
Youth participating at the Minnesota Beef Expo took part in educational seminars with topics ranging from showmanship to hoof trimming. University of Minnesota Extension Meat Specialist Ryan Cox covered the differences in beef from different methods of production. “Grass-fed beef…Peterson Farms Seed Update
Published October 23, 2023
A dry year like we've seen this past season can impact research. In this update on RRFN, Peterson Farms Seed Product Manager Dennis Schultze reviews the data coming from the company plots.Canola Contracts Offered
Published October 23, 2023
The canola oil that comes from the NuSeed Omega-3 canola production system is developed specifically for fish nutrition. "The nice thing about this contract is we have a premium basis opportunity for growers so it's not just like regular commodity…Runoff Election Scheduled
Published October 23, 2023
Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa and libertarian economist Javier Milei will face off in a November 19 presidential runoff. The two men won the first round of voting over the weekend. While Argentina is a major force in agricultural markets,…S-N-O-W?
Published October 23, 2023
A big change in the weather is coming for the Northern Plains with the first winter storm of the season beginning Wednesday night and continuing through Friday. Temps will also be dropping by the end of the week. The National…