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A Demand Growth Strategy for U.S. Lamb
Published April 6, 2018
The American Lamb Board has approved a new long-range plan. The checkoff board’s goal is to increase demand for American lamb by two percent annually over the next five years for total demand growth of ten percent. Per capita consumption…Finalists Named for Leopold Conservation Award
Published April 6, 2018
The South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, the South Dakota Grassland Council and the Sand County Foundation have announced the finalists for the 2018 Leopold Conservation Award. The finalists are Cammack Ranch of Union Center, Center of the National Cattle Company of…Oilseed Council Election Results Announced
Published April 6, 2018
Clark Coleman of Bismarck and Myron Dieterle of Kief have been reelected to the North Dakota Oilseed Council. Both farmers are also members of the National Sunflower Association board of directors.Dairy Farmers Elect Checkoff Leadership
Published April 6, 2018
Parker, South Dakota dairy farmer Allen Merrill has been reelected as chairman of the Midwest Dairy Association. Charles Krause of Buffalo, Minnesota was also reelected as vice chair. In the Minnesota division, Barb Liebenstein of Dundas is the chair. Kathy…Sommers Joins FFA Foundation Staff
Published April 6, 2018
The Minnesota FFA Foundation has announced the hiring of Amanda Sommers of Waseca as a program coordinator. Sommers previously worked for the University of Minnesota Extension as a 4-H program coordinator.Pellman and Kjelland Elected to Wheat Commission
Published April 6, 2018
Two North Dakota wheat farmers have been elected to the North Dakota Wheat Commission. Jim Pellman of McClusky and Aaron Kjelland of Park River will begin their official duties on July 1. Pellman and Kjelland succeed David Clough of Fessenden…ASTA Hires New Communications Manager
Published April 6, 2018
Kaitlin Carpenter is the new marketing and communications manager for the American Seed Trade Association. Previously, Carpenter worked for Farm Bureau in California.Career Moves Made at USGC
Published April 6, 2018
The U.S. Grains Council has named Bryan Jernigan as its director of communications. Previously, Jernigan worked for the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools and the Sugar Association. Jernigan succeeds Melissa Kessler, who has been promoted to USGC’s director of…Bernstein Moves to D.C. Public Affairs Firm
Published April 6, 2018
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven’s former chief of staff has joined the Washington, D.C. consulting firm, McGuireWoods Consulting. As a senior vice president Ryan Bernstein will focus on agriculture and energy issues. Previously, Bernstein served as a senior advisor to…