Articles tagged under: Mark Jirik
Off to Duluth!
Published June 20, 2022
In the next two days, a group of 15 agricultural professionals, including RRFN farm broadcaster Carah Hart, will take a closer look at how grains are handled and shipped at the Duluth Port. Duluth's been a key part of agriculture…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…Corn Matters
Published February 18, 2022
A Corn Trade School will be held in Alexandria, Minnesota March 16. In this edition of Corn Matters, Northern Crops Institute Executive Director Mark Jirik says this event will provide an inside view of trade policy and market development. This…Time Needed to Build Logistical Capacity
Published February 18, 2022
According to Northern Crops Institute Director Mark Jirik, the current logistical issues have been building for years. "When you talk about the container issue, that's one thing. If you look at carrier issues, retirements and some of the regulations that…A 40 Year Milestone for NCI
Published December 6, 2021
Northern Crops Institute is in its 40th year informing and educating buyers about the crops grown in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. "Whether that is how good of tofu or soy milk that it makes, there's a lot…Perspective on the Australian Fires
Published January 30, 2020
Northern Crops Institute Director Mark Jirik recently traveled to Australia, including the bush country that is dealing with wildfires. Jirik says the area impacted is very small. "For those living through it, it is obviously a major ordeal, but for…This is the Beginning
Published May 6, 2019
Northern Crops Institute Director Mark Jirik served as a state FFA officer in 1995-1996. Jirik is now an officer with the Minnesota FFA Alumni Association and had a message for the state officers who would hang up their blue jackets…