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Stars Shine at FFA Convention
Published April 23, 2024
The Star Award winners at the Minnesota FFA Convention include Isaac Lendt of Sleepy Eye as the Star Farmer. Olivia Noble of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sundburg FFA is the Star in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resource Sciences. Rachel Dose of Sibley East FFA…Cow-to-Cow Transmission of H5N1
Published April 22, 2024
The spread of H5N1 avian influenza in dairy cattle is being influenced by cow-to-cow transmission. Wild migratory birds remain the primary means of spreading the virus, but it can also happen through contact with unpasteurized milk or spilled milk. For…Collaboration Agreement Takes Effect For Three Farm Credit Associations
Published April 22, 2024
The collaboration agreement between AgCountry Farm Credit Services and two other Farm Credit associations is now in place. The other organizations are Frontier Farm Credit, which is based in Manhatten, Kansas and Farm Credit Services of America with headquarters in…Blue Jackets, Bright Futures
Published April 22, 2024
The Minnesota FFA Foundation and its supporters provide students the opportunity to put on the corduroy jacket. "The jacket gives you the chance to go forward and represent who you are on that path for agriculture," said Laney Swiers. "I…Building Relationships
Published April 22, 2024
One of the industry groups participating in the South Dakota FFA State Convention in Brookings was South Dakota Corn. Director of Marketing Amanda Bechen appreciates the chance to network with students and other industry professionals. "It's been great communicating with…Be Your Best Self
Published April 22, 2024
For South Dakota FFA State Treasurer Gretta Larson, the past year helped her to build genuine connections with other members while preparing herself for the future. "If you don't know what you want to do, just recognize that by trying…A Few Surprises in COF Report
Published April 22, 2024
The placements number in Friday’s USDA Cattle-on-Feed report were 12 percent below one year ago, well below trade expectations. The total on-feed supplies are up one percent from a year ago. Heifers and heifer calves on feed were also up…Passing on the Torch
Published April 22, 2024
As new officers prepare to take over for retiring leadership, South Dakota FFA State Vice President Dustin Kolb reflects on his FFA career. "To me, FFA is so focused on the future leaders of agriculture and beyond," said Kolb. "When…China Returns the Favor
Published April 22, 2024
Days after President Biden imposed higher tariffs on Chinese steel, China responded with a 43.5 percent levy on a chemical made in the U.S. Propionic acid is used in animal feed to prevent mold. It is also used in herbicides,…