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Swine Proficiency Winner From the Region
Published April 26, 2024
Ada-Borup-West FFA student Billy Roesch won the Minnesota FFA Swine Production Placement Proficiency Award for his work on the family farrow-to-finish operation. "Recordkeeping is obviously one of the most important things on any farm because it's essential just to know…Moisture is Welcomed
Published April 26, 2024
Hallock, Minnesota farmer Dan Younggren describes the April sugarbeet seeding conditions as "beautiful." The rain is welcomed. " In November, we picked up over ten inches of snow up north here and that all melted and went straight down," said…Dairy Cattle Transportation Restriction Order Passes
Published April 26, 2024
A recent federal order restricting the transportation of dairy cattle unless they can produce a negative test of bovine influenza A has the approval of many in the dairy industry. National Milk Producers Federation Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman…A Record-Breaker
Published April 26, 2024
Minnesota FFA Executive Director Lavyne Rada says this year’s convention was one for the books. "The convention is definitely record-breaking as our membership continues to grow," Rada told RRFN. "Currently, we're sitting at over 15,000 FFA members, which is more…Johnstown Area To Start Planting Soon
Published April 26, 2024
Reports out of Johnstown, North Dakota claim that field conditions are looking good so far. Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says that the colder weather they've had recently has prevented most early planting but pretty soon, "You'll see…Carrying on the Family Legacy
Published April 26, 2024
Tristen Osmonson of the Fosston FFA Chapter was the runner-up in the Diversified Crop Production proficiency. Osmonson started farming three years ago and credits a lot of his knowledge to his grandfather who helped him get started. In 2021, I started…Genesis Leaders Program: Eye-Opening Experience
Published April 26, 2024
The South Dakota Soybean Genesis Leaders Program has concluded its 2024 schedule, graduating 20 participants. For Ag PHD agronomist Zach Hefty, the program was a great experience. "It was very interesting and eye-opening and just a good way to learn…Denver Ballot Initiative Could Hurt Midwest Lamb Producers
Published April 26, 2024
Denver, Colorado is facing a ballot initiative this fall that would ban the slaughter of animals within city and county boundaries. Superior Farms is the one packing plant within the city. American Sheep Industry Association Executive Director Peter Orwick says…WestBred Wheat Report
Published April 26, 2024
In the WestBred Wheat Report, WestBred Technical Product Manager Justin Berg provides an update on wheat seeding progress. A recommendation on seeding rates and seeding depths is also provided. Berg also highlights the importance of a seed treatment.