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Schaley: Planning for More Corn and Pinto Beans
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At Niagara, North Dakota, Randy Schaley was able to start seeding his spring wheat between rains. Going into this spring, Schaley has made some small adjustments to his acreage mix. "We're going to do a little more corn than what…Cow Prices Soar Thanks to Lean Beef Trimmings
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Ninety percent lean beef trimming, used in ground beef formulations, has been trading at record-high prices. Perham Stockyards and Tri-County Stockyards owner Mitch Barthel says it’s a combination of things that has beef prices soaring. "The Covid shortage from two…North Dakota Pipeline Brings Jobs
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During the first public hearing on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline, Pickering Energy Partners founder Daniel Pickering spoke about the benefits the pipeline could bring to North Dakota. "The expectation is there will be 1500 to 2000 jobs created during…ACSC Penalized for Violating Air Quality Standards
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The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has fined American Crystal Sugar Company $350,000 for violating air quality standards at its East Grand Forks plant. The investigation centered on issues that happened between 2020 and 2022. The Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Community Health Board will…Emergency Loans Available for Those Dealing with HPAI
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The Farm Service Agency is providing emergency loans for farmers dealing with quarantines due to High Path Avian Influenza. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health began the quarantine last October for farmers in 15 primary and 40 contiguous counties. The…Enlist + Liberty Interview #1
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A program approach to weed control includes multiple modes of action along with pre and post-emergence products. Enlist Field Specialist Steve Snyder is featured in this series of updates on this weed control program approach. This is update #1. "It…Ready for the Job
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AgCentric Executive Director Keith Olander sees the Minnesota State FFA Convention as a great place to see the bright future for the agriculture industry. He especially appreciates the career connections event that allows students to meet with post-secondary institutions and…Pedal to the Metal
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Rothsay FFA student Ethan Olson was a finalist for Star in Agribusiness award at the Minnesota State FFA Convention. Olson runs a business that he started at a very young age with the help of his parents. "I host pedal tractor…Career Connection Buzzing With Activity
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The Minnesota FFA Foundation is working with the Minnesota FFA Association to help members network with representatives of the agribusiness world. Foundation Program Coordinator Amanda Sommers said there were numerous opportunities for that to happen during the state convention. "The…