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Crop Watch: Waiting for SD Fields to Dry Out

Published April 24, 2018

Andover, South Dakota farmer John Horter is waiting for fields to dry out. "With the rain we've been getting, I don't think there will be any work this week. Fence and tree lines are still wet where the snow laid."…

Crop Watch: Farmers Busy in Iowa

Published April 24, 2018

Summit Commodities market analyst Tomm Pfitzenmaier says there are a lot of planters running along the I-80 corridor east of Des Moines. "It surprised me, and those who weren't planting were doing field work," says Pfitzenmaier. "I would guess by…

National FFA Officer Looks to the Future

Published April 24, 2018

The farm economy may be fragile with soft commodity prices, but the next generation is ready to tackle the issues facing agriculture. "Change doesn't happen unless it is needed, and, right now, we definitely need to change some things to…

FFA Stars Recognized

Published April 24, 2018

The Minnesota FFA Association has honored its stars. Cameron Saxton from the Fairmont FFA Chapter is the Star Farmer. Natalie Barka of Litchfield received the Star in Production Placement for her work raising dairy calves. Lucas Wingert of Plainview-Elgin-Millville FFA…

MAELC Outlines Ag Education Priorities

Published April 24, 2018

The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council has released its blueprint for 2025. In a series of listening sessions statewide, MAELC Executive Director Sarah Dornink says four major principles were heard. "We need make sure that we have a quality education…

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Preparing for a Biotech Labeling Rule

Published April 24, 2018

Under a law passed in 2016, USDA must establish standards for food products containing GMO ingredients. The rule is supposed to be finalized by the end of July, but it appears USDA will not meet that deadline. Russell Group President…

NAFTA Discussions “Going Well”

Published April 24, 2018

Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, assured reporters in Washington D.C. that the North American Free Trade Agreement discussions are going well. “There are a lot of conversations being had. We need to…

Multiple Bills Tackle Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule

Published April 23, 2018

Bills intended to stop the Minnesota Department of Agriculture from implementing the nitrogen fertilizer rule are moving on a few different paths. AgriGrowth lobbyist Cory Bennett says a stand-alone bill has passed in the House and is on its way…

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Will A Farm Bill Get Passed?

Published April 23, 2018

There's one big unknown with the farm bill, will there be enough votes to pass on the House floor? "I'm skeptical of that," said Dan Wogsland, executive director, North Dakota Grain Growers Association. "I don’t think they can get a…

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Conaway ‘Working on Votes’ for Farm Bill

Published April 23, 2018

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is working to get votes for his version of the farm bill. Russell Group President Randy Russell is keeping an eye on Congress and the support for the farm bill. “If you would have…

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Crop Watch: Waiting for SD Fields to Dry Out

Crop Watch: Farmers Busy in Iowa

National FFA Officer Looks to the Future

FFA Stars Recognized

MAELC Outlines Ag Education Priorities

Preparing for a Biotech Labeling Rule

NAFTA Discussions “Going Well”

Multiple Bills Tackle Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule

Will A Farm Bill Get Passed?

Conaway ‘Working on Votes’ for Farm Bill

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