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Heading to Houston
Published February 25, 2024
The Red River Farm Network will report from what is billed as 'America's largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience' this week. Commodity Classic is the annual meeting for the corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum industries along with the Association…Control What You Can Control
Published February 24, 2024
North Dakota soybean production falls short of the national average on a per-acre basis, but the gap is narrowing. North Dakota Soybean Council Research Programs Coordinator Miki Miheguli credits the farming practices that are being adopted. "We cannot control all…Franzen to Retire
Published February 24, 2024
Longtime NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen will this fall. In his presentation at this year's International Crop Expo, Franzen reviewed the changes he has seen in the past 30 years in soil science. "We started out with yield goal-based…WTO Ministerial Takes Place This Week
Published February 24, 2024
The agriculture chair of the World Trade Organization has circulated a draft text ahead of this week’s ministerial conference. Topics up for negotiation include public policy over food security and assistance for the most vulnerable countries. The ministerial is being…NASDA Considers Trade Opportunities in Cuba
Published February 24, 2024
A trade delegation from the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture traveled to Cuba this past week. There were seven state ag leaders on the trip, including Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. This delegation met with government officials and…FFA Opens Doors to Opportunity
Published February 23, 2024
Mackenzie Kuschel put on the blue jacket for the first time in eighth grade and it just felt natural. As a freshman at South Dakota State University, Kuschel is now on the Minnesota state FFA officer team. “I make sure…Dry Bean Scene
Published February 23, 2024
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, Kelley Bean Company's Dean Nelson says Mexican demand has kept demand strong for dry beans. Nelson said dry bean acres are expected to be up this spring.MFU Minute
Published February 23, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union recently held its Lobby Day at the Capitol. MFU Government Relations Director Stu Lourey says members had a chance to discuss key issues with lawmakers. In this week's MFU Minute, Lourey said priorities include right-to-repair legislation and…MN Beef Update
Published February 23, 2024
The Minnesota Beef Update catches up with MN Beef Council Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator Kaitlyn Root. Root says BQA is a way for producers to relay the message of animal welfare and food safety to consumers.