MN Supreme Court Justice Chutich Announces Retirement
(St. Paul, MN) — Another Minnesota Supreme Court justice has decided to step down. Justice Margaret Chutich announced yesterday that she will retire at the end of July. Chutich was appointed to the court in 2016, becoming
East Grand Forks Council President Running For Mayor
(East Grand Forks, MN) — East Grand Forks City Council President Mark Olstad has announced that he’ll be running for mayor. The news comes after current East Grand Forks Mayor Steve Gander announced that he won’t be
Willie Nelson To Perform In Moorhead This Year
(Moorhead, MN) — Legendary country music artist Willie Nelson is coming back to Moorhead for two live concerts this spring. The shows are scheduled for Monday, May 20th and Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 p.m. Tickets will
NCBA Policy Chair Meets Speaker Johnson on Farm Bill
National Cattlemen’s Policy Chair Gene Copenhaver met with House Speaker Mike Johnson on the farm bill and other issues recently. Copenhaver says Johnson was encouraging on prospects for a new farm bill after the old one expired
Pork Producers Concerned About FDA Antibiotics Proposal
The National Pork Producers Council submitted comments critical of the Food and Drug Administration’s draft guidance on the duration of use of certain antibiotics in food animals. NPPC says the proposal would “deny the ability for a
Rural Residents Among Country’s Unhappiest People
Rural residents join Republicans, renters, women, and single people in feeling they’re in a funk financially. That’s according to the Axios Vibe survey by The Harris Poll. Inflation has dipped in recent months, but the subject remains
2024 SowBridge Educational Series Starts Feb. 7
BROOKINGS, S.D. – Sow producers can access swine industry experts from the comfort of their own homes or barns with the 2024 SowBridge webinar series, which kicks off on Feb. 7. The monthly webinar series provides timely
AgCountry Announces Special $125 Million Patronage Dividend
FARGO, ND, January 15, 2024 – For the fifth consecutive year, AgCountry’s Board of Directors has declared 100 basis points (1%) patronage dividends on business conducted with the cooperative in 2023. AgCountry’s patronage program grants the Board
Promoting Agroforestry on Farms
Propagate and the Rodale Institute announced a new partnership to promote agroforestry. The collaboration’s goal is to increase the adoption of agroforestry and tree-cropping systems in North America. They say planting new agroforestry systems on farms is
Nominations Open for 4R Program
The Fertilizer Institute says nominations are open for the 2024 4R Advocates. These distinguished farmers and retailers are committed to implementing advanced fertilizer best management practices that incorporate the principles of 4R Nutrient Stewardship while demonstrating remarkable