Articles tagged under: Minnesota
A Different Take on Agriculture Education
Published April 22, 2021
The retiring Minnesota FFA State Sentinel Laney Swiers from Mahnomen attends the University of Minnesota Crookston where she’s pursuing a degree in agricultural education. Being a state officer in 2020 allowed her view ag education differently. "Agriculture teachers had to…Ada-Borup FFA Member Named 2021 MN Star Farmer
Published April 22, 2021
Ada-Borup Minnesota FFA member Daniel Jossund is the 2021 Minnesota Star Farmer. Jossund has a custom hay business. "I have about 50 acres of my own hay. I also have 60 acres of corn, 60 acres of soybeans and wheat…Very Little Change in Dry Conditions
Published April 22, 2021
There was little relief from drought conditions in dry parts of the Northern Plains this past week. Three-quarters of North Dakota remains in extreme drought. The far southeastern corner of the state is abnormally dry, while a narrow band spanning…Austin, MN FFA Member Named 2021 State Star in AgriScience
Published April 19, 2021
The Minnesota State FFA Star in AgriScience is Braden Greibrok of the Austin, Minnesota FFA Chapter. Greibrok grew up on a family farm. His Supervised Agriculture Experience Project involves using farm data science programs to be profitable on the farm.…Making a Connection with FFA Members
Published April 19, 2021
Minnesota FFA members, educators and supporters will be gathering virtually this week. Minnesota Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold says there are several Foundation events happening. "We're going to have Zoom events where students can interact and visit with sponsors," says…92nd MN FFA Convention is Happening This Week
Published April 19, 2021
The Minnesota State FFA Convention is happening this week. There is a mix of virtual sessions, live recognition and interactive competitions. President Ben Olander from Staples says the convention will be a great cap to the year. "It will be…Hay and Alfalfa Acres Threatened by Drought Conditions
Published April 17, 2021
Nationwide, 34 percent of hay acreage and 48 percent of alfalfa acreage lie within a drought area. For hay, that includes 99 percent of North Dakota, 68 percent of South Dakota and 10 percent of Minnesota. Nearly all of the…Large Portion of Crop Acres in the Dakotas are Drought Stricken
Published April 17, 2021
Based on U.S. Drought Monitor data, USDA estimates 75 percent of total spring wheat production falls within a drought area. That includes 98 percent in North Dakota, 62 percent of South Dakota and 36 percent of Minnesota. Eighty-eight percent of…Pioneer Agronomy Update from Elbow Lake, MN
Published April 15, 2021
A lot of wheat got seeded in the Elbow Lake area before the recent rain and snow event. Now, the next major decision will be what to plant next once the temperatures warm back up. Red River Marketing Company sales…