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Well Grounded – Episode 9
Published February 26, 2022
The Land Report Editor Eric O'Keefe has many stories about land owners like Clint Eastwood, T. Boone Pickens and Bill Gates. O'Keefe tells a few of those stories in the latest episode of the Well Grounded podcast. Well Grounded is…Clean Fuels Podcast: Future Fuels Act Has Support of American Coalition for Ethanol
Published February 26, 2022
American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings is featured in the latest Clean Fuels Podcast. Jennings told RRFN Minnesota’s proposed Future Fuels Act has support from a politically diverse group, including ACE. "This is an improvement on the California program…Innovation
Published February 25, 2022
The United Soybean Board has a new strategic plan, focusing on innovation, health and nutrition and infrastructure. Valley City, North Dakota farmer Matt Gast is working on the innovation priorities for the soy checkoff. "We're trying to stay ahead of…FFA Week is a Time to Celebrate
Published February 25, 2022
The South Dakota FFA State Officer Team visited local FFA Chapters during National FFA Week. That's one of Groton, South Dakota native and South Dakota State FFA President Tessa Erdman's favorite things to do to celebrate. Erdman says National FFA…Russia-Ukraine Situation Creates Domino Effect in the Markets
Published February 25, 2022
NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is surprised how quickly things are progressing between Russia and Ukraine, especially when it comes to market shifts and logistics. "Since the invasion, it's been a real domino effect and the grain and…Tai: The U.S. -China Trade Relationship is Complicated
Published February 25, 2022
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed the complicated relationship between the U.S. and China during the final day of the USDA's Ag Outlook Forum. "China is a rival, a competitor, but it also is a partner in areas where we…Chlorpyrifos Ban Takes Effect
Published February 25, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency will deny all objections and requests to stay its ban on chlorpyrifos. That puts the fate of the insecticide to be determined by the courts. Earlier this month, 20 agricultural groups said they would sue the…SD Corn Comments
Published February 25, 2022
The upcoming Summit League Basketball Tournament is a favorite of local corn growers and the South Dakota Corn Growers is a sponsor of the event. Hear how agriculture's story will be shared at the event in the latest Corn Comments.MFU Minute
Published February 25, 2022
Minnesota lawmakers are dealing with a historic budget surplus and how to allocate funds. Minnesota Farmers Union Government Relations Director Stu Lourey has an update in this week's Minnesota Farmers Union Minute.