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Forging Trade Relationships with India
Published April 24, 2024
Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor led a USDA trade mission to India. The delegation included officials from 47 agribusiness and farm organizations and 11 state agriculture departments. Taylor said India was an easy choice for…New Officer Team Installed
Published April 24, 2024
The Minnesota FFA 2024-2024 State Officer team was named during the final general session of the state convention. Lauren Stoel of Murray County Central is the new state president. There are three state officers from the Grand Rapids chapter; Emma…New School Meal Standards Announced
Published April 24, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new rule for school meal standards. It emphasizes less sugar and sodium in school meals. "We continue to work with the dairy industry to provide options of flavored and unflavored milk, but with a…Friendly Fuel Saves For Consumers
Published April 23, 2024
South Dakota Corn is busy at work on behalf of corn growers throughout the state whether it's the Corn Growers Association advocating for policy issues, or the Corn Utilization Council working to maximize the value of checkoff dollars. Director of…Schaley: Planning for More Corn and Pinto Beans
Published April 23, 2024
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
Published April 23, 2024
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
Published April 23, 2024
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
Published April 23, 2024
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
Published April 23, 2024
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…