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NASS Appoints Honig as ASB Chair
Published April 15, 2024
Lance Honig has been appointed as chair of USDA’s Agricultural Statistics Board and director of the methodology division. Honig has served in an acting capacity in both roles since last fall. As chair, Honig will lead the preparation and dissemination…Plant Based Products Conference Focuses on Farmers and Processors
Published April 15, 2024
The Plant Based Products Council held their second conference in Omaha, Nebraska last week. PBPC Executive Director James Glueck said this conference highlights and builds relationships between farmers and processors in the industry. This year’s event had a heavy focus…Mississippi River Levels Stable For Now
Published April 15, 2024
While water levels are higher now than this time last year, the Mississippi River could still see issues if drought expands in the Midwest. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek explains that while water levels have rebounded since last…MN Corn Matters
Published April 15, 2024
Minnesota Corn Public Relations Manager Nate Gotlieb joins Corn Matters this week highlighting the announcement of the Minnesota Soil Health Grant recipients this year. There was more demand for the program than there were grant dollars available. Gotlieb says this…MFBF Minute
Published April 15, 2024
Minnesota county Farm Bureau organizations are encouraged to take part in food awareness events. Many counties chose to donate and volunteer at food shelves across the state in February and March. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Education Coordinator Pam Debele joins…MN Beef Update
Published April 15, 2024
The Minnesota Beef Update catches up with Minnesota Beef Council Director of Industry Relations Jon Dilworth. The 2023 annual report of the organization is complete. Producers will be able to see the full financial report and have an opportunity to…AURI Update
Published April 15, 2024
The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute will host a webinar on April 18th covering post-harvest handling methods and quality control targets. This weeks AURI Update gives the details and invites you to participate.SD Corn Comments
Published April 15, 2024
A recent study highlighted a recent report that showed the fertilizer market was highly concentrated. South Dakota Corn Executive Director DaNita Murray highlighted details of the report in this week's South Dakota Corn Comments.Time for the SD FFA Convention
Published April 15, 2024
The 96th Annual South Dakota State FFA Convention begins Thursday in Brookings. National FFA Southern Region Vice President Carter Howell will be participating in this year's event. The agenda also includes judging, workshops and leadership development events. RRFN's coverage is…