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Closing in on 100 Years
Published April 30, 2025
The Minnesota FFA 96th annual convention just wrapped up, but preparations are already underway for the group's 100th anniversary. According to former Minnesota FFA Executive Secretary Jim Ertl, a history of the organization is being compiled. Minnesota FFA had 277…‘Put Through Hell’ by Government Overreach
Published April 30, 2025
Cabinet members and lawmakers shared the stage with a South Dakota ranch family Wednesday in Washington, D.C. The Trump Administration dropped criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude. The couple was indicted in June of last year for theft of…Conditions Ripe for Early Weed Growth
Published April 30, 2025
According to SDSU Extension Weed Management Specialist Eric Jones, conditions are favorable for weed germination. Noxious weeds are starting to populate in the eastern half of the state. "We're seeing kochia, some of the prickly lettuce and no-till that includes…Metzger Promoted
Published April 30, 2025
Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative has named Mike Metzger its executive vice president. Metzger will continue to lead the agriculture and research departments. Metzger has been with Minn-Dak for nearly 25 years.Trade Deal is ‘Done’
Published April 30, 2025
In an appearance on CNBC, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik said a deal has been reached with one trading partner, but no other details were available. "I have a deal; done, done, done," said Lutkik. "But I need to wait for their…NDGGA Names New Executive Director
Published April 30, 2025
The North Dakota Grain Growers Association has named Nick Sinner as its new executive director. Most recently, Sinner served as a program manager for Northern Crops Institute. He previously was president and chief executive officer of the Minnesota-South Dakota Equipment…Tariff Strategy Forces a Pivot for Smithfield Foods
Published April 30, 2025
Due to the trade war, the world’s #1 pork buyer is no longer a destination for U.S. pork. With tariffs of 145 percent, Smithfield Foods CEO Shane Smith said China is not a viable market. Smith said that has forced…Addington to Lead MN FFA in the Year Ahead
Published April 30, 2025
Minnesota’s new state FFA president is taking on a familiar role. Cameron Addington’s mother, Leah (Schliep) Addington, served as president 27 years ago. Addington is from the Cannon Falls FFA Chapter. The officer team includes Vice President Paisley Von Berge…Syngenta Group Releases 1Q Financials
Published April 30, 2025
The Syngenta Group finished the first quarter with sales of $7.3 billion, down one percent from a year ago. Crop protection sales improved five percent while seed sales declined by two percent. Seed sales rose 18 percent in China, which…