Articles tagged under: Minnesota
MN FFA Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
Published February 28, 2019
The Minnesota FFA Alumni Association will add nine inductees into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame for 2019. Among the inductees are AgCentric program manager Judy Barka of Watkins; Nancy Dahlman, Cokato, who was one of the first female State…MN Releases February Budget and Economic Forecast
Published February 28, 2019
The Minnesota Management and Budget office has released the February budget and economic forecast. Since November, the outlook has weakened. The projected balance for the coming biennium is $1.052 billion, $492 million less than the previous forecast of $1.544 billion.…MN Cattlemen Advocate at the Capitol
Published February 26, 2019
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association hosted their “Cattlemen at the Capitol” event in St. Paul. That morning, cattlemen highlighted the importance of the industry during the Minnesota House Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division meeting. "Minnesota's beef industry contributes…Thankful for the Opportunities
Published February 25, 2019
CHS Senior Vice-President of Refined Fuels Jason Schwantz serves on the Minnesota FFA Foundation. "One of the things I see is the diversity of people in FFA," says Schwantz. "When I was a younger man, that's exactly what it was, a…MN Considers Legislation for Industrial Hemp
Published February 21, 2019
Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation to legalize industrial hemp. Minnesota Senator Kent Eken says the state is in a good position to produce the crop, because of their already established pilot program. "I think this has the potential to be a…Getting the Most Out of the FFA Experience
Published February 19, 2019
Many join youth agriculture organizations with encouragement of family or an FFA adviser. Former Plainview FFA member Gary Sloan is no exception. His parents were strong supporters of the FFA and his siblings were also involved. When he joined the…A Focus on Building Healthy Communities
Published February 19, 2019
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz released his two-year budget Tuesday. The agriculture portion focuses on building healthy rural communities."Tax conformity is going to really be positive and then, dealing with value-added agriculture and trade," says Walz. "We are going to be…Stop and Enjoy the Moment
Published February 18, 2019
Former Waterville-Elysian-Morristown FFA member Staci Martin remembers attending the Washington Leadership Conference and its impact on her decision to work with agriculture, rural, academic and government leaders as a career. She tells current FFA members to take time and enjoy…Explore Different Ways to Manage Soybean Aphids
Published February 14, 2019
Pesticides are the typical go-to tool for controlling soybean aphids, but that shouldn’t be the only thing farmers use. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Robert Koch says biological control is also important along with host plant resistance, the use of pest…