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Sanders Recaps Year as State Vice President
Published April 19, 2023
South Dakota 2022-2023 State FFA Vice President Megan Sanders gave her retiring address at the first general session of the state convention. "It's definitely the big 'going out with a bang' moment we've been building up to." State officer candidate…MFBF Minute
Published April 19, 2023
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Specialist Kaytlin Bemis talks about the passage of the omnibus bills. Hear more the latest MFBF Minute.A Sustainable Future
Published April 19, 2023
One feature of the South Dakota State FFA Convention is the career carnival. South Dakota Soil Health Coalition Coordinator Cindy Zenk said her group educates youth about possible careers. Regarding the wet spring, Zenk says the recent weather has gone…SD Corn Comments
Published April 19, 2023
In this week's edition of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Utilization Council board member Jay Esser breaks down how E-15 saves consumers money.Stars Shine at FFA Convention
Published April 19, 2023
The South Dakota Star in Agriscience is Mason Pulse of the McCook Central FFA Chapter. Northwestern Area FFA Chapter member Ella Haven was named Star in Ag Placement. Her family’s custom harvest business was her emphasis. "Haven Harvesting goes down…Farm Loan Volume Drops
Published April 19, 2023
According to the latest Ag Finance Update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the volume of non-real estate farm loans is down ten percent from the first quarter of last year. Lending activity was held back with fewer…Transportation Secretary Touts Infrastructure Improvements
Published April 19, 2023
While meeting with farm broadcasters in Washington, D.C., Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed the supply chain issues that have impacted agriculture. "We're able to do a lot because of the infrastructure improvements that we're funding," said Buttigieg. "Whether it's the port…Navigation Hampered by High Water
Published April 19, 2023
The Army Corps of Engineers closed Lock and Dam 4 at Alma, Wisconsin due to high water. Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi says the flooding has also slowed navigation on the rest of the Mississippi River. These river…State and Federal Support for Waubun Meat Slaughter Project
Published April 19, 2023
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen made a stop in Mahnomen County this past week to get an update on a proposed meat processing plant. Benson and Turner Foods is building a small cattle and hog slaughter facility at Waubun. Petersen…