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UMN Extension Highlights Cover Crop Benefits

Published June 20, 2025

University of Minnesota Extension will host a Cover Crop Field Day at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton on Thursday. "There are a lot of benefits you can get from having a cover crop out there," said Liz…

National Ag in the Classroom Conference Underway in Minneapolis

Published June 20, 2025

Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is hosting the annual national Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Minneapolis this week. "Regardless of what state you're in, we really work to train educators how to fold agriculture into their work in…

Beef Checkoff Continues to Promote a Safe and Nutritious Product

Published August 16, 2021

Record-high demand is positive for the promoters of beef. North Dakota Beef Commission board member Ray Erbele, who hails from Streeter, says consumers are most interested in where their food comes from, particularly how it is being raised. "So, I…

Promoting Agriculture Year Round

Published January 25, 2020

There are a variety of resources available to showcase agriculture in your community, classroom and more. "We are working on an online resource that anyone can use from any state, featuring ag games, presentation resources and more," says AFBF Promotion…

Ostby Relieves Vet Tech Teaching Award

Published August 6, 2019

North Dakota State University veterinary technology program co-director Stacey Ostby has received the Elsevier Award for Teaching Excellence. The Larimore, North Dakota native has been with the NDSU vet tech program since 2009 and co-director since 2012. The award was…

Walz Highlights Gas Tax and Healthcare During MN State of State

Published April 4, 2019

During his first state of the state address, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz focused on education, the gas tax and infrastructure. The importance of healthcare was also highlighted. Walz shared stories of Minnesotans, including Lake City, Minnesota farmer Debra Mills. "Even…

NDSU to Hold Ag Teacher Recruitment Event

Published April 2, 2019

Each year, there are 10 to 15 agriculture education positions open in North Dakota. That’s why the ag education department at North Dakota State University is hosting a high school recruitment event on April 12. The day’s events will be…

CattleWomen Moving Digitally Forward

Published December 14, 2018

Consumer education remains a top focus for the Minnesota CattleWomen’s Association. Past President Royalee Rhoads says there is a disconnect between consumers and where their food comes from. "The consumer has a lot of questions. Some are so removed from…

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…

NDSU Ag Center Proposed

Published May 16, 2018

The State Board of Higher Education budget committee has given its support to North Dakota State University for a new agricultural products development center. This proposed facility would include research and teaching areas for crops, livestock and food science. This…

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UMN Extension Highlights Cover Crop Benefits

National Ag in the Classroom Conference Underway in Minneapolis

Beef Checkoff Continues to Promote a Safe and Nutritious Product

Promoting Agriculture Year Round

Ostby Relieves Vet Tech Teaching Award

Walz Highlights Gas Tax and Healthcare During MN State of State

NDSU to Hold Ag Teacher Recruitment Event

CattleWomen Moving Digitally Forward

State Officer Looks Back on FFA Experiences

NDSU Ag Center Proposed

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