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Opportunities for ND Agriculture
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North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring was part of the USDA trade delegation in India. "I'm encouraging our companies to continue to seek this market." Goehring said India can learn about farm production from the U.S. "We're doing more with…Berrones Selected as New South Dakota FFA Vice President
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For new South Dakota FFA State Vice President Raul Berrones, being selected for an FFA state officer role was an unforgettable experience. "It was surreal. I couldn't believe it and I still can't believe it," said Berrones about when his…Flavored Milk Remains Important in Children’s Diets
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The USDA announcement on school nutrition standards generally received a positive reaction from the ag industry. According to National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman, flavored milk plays an important role in children's diets. "A big reason…Taking Advantage of an Early Start
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Randy Melvin, who farms at Buffalo, North Dakota, is off to a good start with planting. "Any time you can get going in April, I count it as a victory because over the last 25 years we've had very few…Early Planting Begins For Some Farmers
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Lakota, North Dakota farmer Mark Huso says the warmer weather has some farmers in the area starting to plant. "In the past few days, we've had a few farmers start back up. In general field conditions have been great."Redfield Students Win Poultry Event
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A team of four Redfield, South Dakota students have won the poultry event for this year's South Dakota FFA Convention. For Elden Blume, Evan Jaton, Benson Beckler, and Kevin Weller, the announcement that their team won culminated three year's worth…Ag and Airlines Call for SAF Support in the Farm Bill
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A unique coalition of farm groups, biofuel groups and commercial airlines is asking House and Senate Agriculture Committees to deliver support for sustainable aviation fuel in the next farm bill. The U.S. aviation industry is committed to a goal of…Ag Industry Responds to USDA Announcement
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A statement released by National Milk Producers Federation President and CEO Gregg Doud said USDA’s action on testing and interstate movement of dairy cattle is appropriate. Doud also stressed milk is safe and pasteurization leaves all viruses inactive. Meat Institute…USDA Takes Proactive Step to Limit H5N1 Threat
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In response to the threat of H5N1 Avian Influenza, USDA is taking action to protect the U.S. livestock industry. As of Monday, a negative test is needed before the interstate movement of dairy cattle. If cattle test positive, animal movement…