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NCBA Defends Traceability Rules
Published April 20, 2023
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has filed comments on USDA’s proposed traceability rule. This proposal calls for the use of electronic ear tags as the official identification for cattle and bison. NCBA President Todd Wilkinson said a foreign animal disease…SD Adds 13,000 Cows to State Dairy Herd
Published April 20, 2023
March milk production in the 24 major dairy states was just under 19 billion pounds. That’s up 0.6 percent from last year. Minnesota milk production rose 1.2 percent with an additional 1,000 cows added to the dairy herd. South Dakota…Lamb Market Ticks Higher
Published April 19, 2023
NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Sheep Specialist Travis Hoffman says the lamb market is on the upswing with Easter in the rearview mirror. "The last three years, we've had extremes on both sides of the market, but the sheep…Corn Matters
Published April 19, 2023
Nitrate screenings can give growers an idea of what their nutrient profile is like on their farms. Hear more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Research and Promotion Council board member Brandon Fast in the latest Corn Matters.Celebrating Growth
Published April 19, 2023
South Dakota FFA Association is in a time of growth. "In addition to watching our growth in numbers, we've seen a growth in quality in our students and chapters," said Executive Director Wyatt DeJong. That excitement was seen at the…MN Wheat Minute
Published April 19, 2023
Tune in to Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Project Lead Chris Matter in the latest MN Wheat Minute to hear about the on-farm research network.Living to Serve
Published April 19, 2023
Service is an important component of the FFA experience. South Dakota FFA Foundation President Sandy Osterday cited the Living to Serve Day where FFA members packaged meals for Feeding South Dakota. "Our goal every year is to package 50,000 meals."MFU Minute
Published April 19, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey joins us to discuss the passage of the Minnesota Senate's omnibus agriculture bill. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.South Dakota FFA Slates New Officer Team
Published April 19, 2023
The South Dakota FFA Association has slated the 2023- 2024 state officer team. South Dakota State FFA Treasurer Gretta Larson says she ran for state office to get more young leaders involved in agriculture. "I was inspired to run for…