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Haag Takes Helm of NCGA
Published October 3, 2022
With the turn of the calendar, Tom Haag of Eden Valley, Minnesota is the new president of the National Corn Growers Association. Harold Wolle of Madelia, Minnesota is NCGA’s incoming first vice president.Minnesota 4-H’er Excels at World Dairy Expo
Published October 3, 2022
Megan Ratka of Cold Spring, Minnesota is the top individual judge for reasons in the National 4-H Cattle Judging Contest. The Minnesota team was also the top team for reasons and was ranked third in the overall competition. World Dairy…Surface Transportation Board Hearing Extended
Published October 3, 2022
The Surface Transportation Board was scheduled to meet for three days to consider the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern railroad merger. However, the testimony is taking longer than expected. The STB will hear from remaining witnesses today and tomorrow. CP and…Public Input Sought Over Atrazine Use
Published October 3, 2022
The National Corn Growers Association has a call-to-action underway. The group is asking its members to submit comments to the EPA about the role atrazine has in agriculture. EPA is considering strict regulations regarding the use of atrazine. Public comments…State Spring Wheat Production Totals Released
Published October 3, 2022
According to Friday’s USDA report, this season’s spring wheat production in North Dakota is estimated at 263 million bushels. That’s up more than 50 percent from last year. Minnesota spring wheat production is up 33 percent at nearly 74 million…Tokyo Trade Mission
Published October 3, 2022
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is leading a trade mission to Japan this week. This is a joint effort between the Governor’s Office, the state agriculture and commerce departments and the state trade office.A Runoff Vote Necessary in Brazil
Published October 3, 2022
There will be a runoff election for Brazil’s presidential election. Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had 48 percent of the vote, while President Jair Bolsonaro received 43 percent. Nine other candidates did not get enough votes to move…A Promotion for Cunningham
Published October 2, 2022
Woodruff has promoted Cindy Cunningham has been promoted to managing supervisor of public relations. Cunningham began with Woodruff in 2021. Previously, she was the assistant vice president of communications for the National Pork Board.An Above Average Soybean Crop
Published October 2, 2022
Chris Brossart broke into his soybeans last week. "We combined soybeans for a few days before we ran into green ones and before a frost ran through and evened out the beans," said Brossart. "There's a few guys trying to…