Articles tagged under: agriculture
An Uphill Trade Struggle
Published August 9, 2018
Tyler, Minnesota farmer Joel Schreurs is on the American Soybean Association Trade, Policy and International Affairs committee. "It's been an uphill struggle this last month or so. Your guess is as good as mine as far as what the future holds.…Soybean Growers Seeking Young Leader Program Applicants
Published July 6, 2018
The North Dakota Soybean Growers Association is seeking applicants for the 2018/19 Young Leader Program. The program is designed for active farming individuals and couples who are passionate about the future of agriculture. Participants will gain knowledge about soybean policy,…NDSU Extension Forms Citizen Advisory Council
Published July 5, 2018
NDSU Extension has started a state Citizen Advisory Council to gather input on issues and increase stakeholder understanding. From bankers to farmers, the council is made up of fifteen citizens to provide guidance at the state level. It its inaugural…A Night Dedicated to Agriculture at LRSC
Published June 29, 2018
Thursday evening, the Dakota Precision Ag Center at Lake Region State College hosted an event dedicated to agriculture. Guests heard from Myriad Mobile co-founder Ryan Raguse on the future of technology in agriculture. In addition, students hosted an indoor plot…Blue and Gold Takes Over the Green and Gold
Published June 6, 2018
Blue and gold jackets took over the North Dakota State University campus during the 89th North Dakota FFA State Convention. FFA members were busy competing in career and leadership development events. Retired State Sentinel Abagail Volk enjoys seeing members grow…State Officer Looks Back on FFA Experiences
Published June 6, 2018
Despite a busy week at the North Dakota FFA State Convention, former State Vice President Cierra Dockter enjoys connecting with fellow FFA members. "I encourage them to reflect on what they've done in the FFA; to look back at how…National FFA Officer Shares “the Power” of FFA
Published June 6, 2018
National FFA Officer Piper Merritt addressed audience members at the opening session of the 89th North Dakota FFA State Convention. Serving as Central Region Vice President, Merritt has learned about agriculture in 27 states and even Japan. However, not coming…Deere & Company Files Patent Lawsuit
Published June 5, 2018
Deere & Company announced it has taken legal action against Precision Planting LLC and AGCO Corporation, claiming the companies have infringed on 12 John Deere patents. According to a company news release, the patents relate to several aspects of John…Goehring Approves Additional Herbicide for Dry Bean Weeds
Published June 4, 2018
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has issued a Special Local Needs registration, enabling dry bean growers west of U.S. Highway 281 to use Syngenta's Reflex herbicide. Weeds such as nightshade, redroot pigweed and waterhemp are difficult to control in…