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Farm Lending Activity Increases at Beginning of 2022
Published April 24, 2022
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, farm lending activity accelerated in the first quarter of 2022. That's due to a significant increase in the size of operating loans. While higher crop prices are likely to support farm…MN FFA Welcomes Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Published April 24, 2022
Ron Sommers is a former ag teacher who went onto a long career with Pioneer Seed. Sommers said FFA members are great prospects for employers. "They bring a work ethic and having that knowledge in agriculture is certainly going to…HSUS Files Complaint Against McDonald’s
Published April 24, 2022
According to the Humane Society of the United States, McDonald's is making false and misleading claims about hog production. The animal activist group filed a complaint Friday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. McDonald's claims they are ending the…Ag Coalition Wants a Solution for the Rail Challenges
Published April 24, 2022
Ahead of this week's Surface Transportation Board rail hearing, the Ag Transportation Working Group, a coalition of 33 ag groups including the American Sugar Alliance, National Grain and Feed Association and U.S. Wheat Associates, sent a letter to the board.…U.S. Soybean Exports Still Strong
Published April 24, 2022
U.S. soybean exports remain strong in a time when South American production should be coming to market. Advance Trading Commodity Research Analyst Brian Basting is researching the contra-seasonal export pace of soybeans. "The full realization of those smaller crops, especially…Preparing Students for the Future
Published April 24, 2022
With the current labor shortage, Minnesota FFA Alumni Association President Mark Jirik says FFA and agricultural education are delivering the skills needed in the job world today. "FFA prepares students for their future careers," said Jirik. "It's the skills that…Limited Fieldwork Completed in Onida, SD Area
Published April 24, 2022
There are a few farmers in the Onida, South Dakota area that have finished planting spring wheat. Others haven't started. Oahe Grain location manager Tim Luken says they had good moisture last fall. "Between August and the first part of…Learn from the Previous Farm Bills
Published April 24, 2022
Later this week, the Senate Agriculture Committee will hold their first field hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill. The hearing takes place in Michigan. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says there are a series of hearings coming up, with one expected…Skills Gained During the Pandemic
Published April 24, 2022
The students at the Minnesota State FFA Convention have gone to school during a time of COVID and remote learning. "The world is changing and communication is changing," said Wyatt Halvorson, state vice president, Minnesota FFA. "It's something we didn't…