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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting in San Diego earlier this week, and he had the chance to catch up with Nick Storer (Store-er)who’s the Vice President of Science and Innovation for ASGA. Storer tells us about some of the things they’re working on, and fighting over…
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For the 8th straight year the Bagley School District will be represented at the Minnesota State One Act Play Festival this Thursday. Bagley One Act Director Marilyn Hood says her students are excited for the opportunity to compete at state, and she explains how the State Festival works, as it’s different from section competitions. Hood…
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The Hillsboro Math Team will be looking to defend their title next week at the Math Counts competition in Hatton. Hillsboro High School principal Terry Baesler wishes them good luck, and he tells us more about the event. Baesler also announced that the ACT test has officially been scheduled for the Junior class. For more…
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The United States Agriculture industry has been patiently waiting for a new Farm Bill after talks stalled last year, and their patience may pay off, as there’s hope that a new one will be passed by congress later this year. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President, and CEO Luther Markwart tells us some changes…
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The Ada City Council met in regular session on Tuesday night. It was a short agenda for the council, and the first major piece of business was an update on the Ada Dekko Center project. Ada Mayor John Hintz says the project is continuing to move along, and has some good news regarding the project’s…
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Democrats in the Minnesota Senate held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to respond to threats made by the federal government to dismantle the US Department of Education. Senator Mary Kunesh (New Brighton) responded to these threats, and told us the financial impact this could have on Minnesota Schools. Senator Heather Gustafson (Vadnais Heights) highlighted…
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The Farm bill is something that has been top of mind for producers over the last couple years, as congress has not been able to reach an agreement on a new one. Jim Callan of James Callan Associates tells us when he thinks we may see a Farm Bill, and where it lies with other…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs have made even more cancers presumptive for services which will make it easier for veterans to get the services they’re entitled to. Norman County veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says veterans who have been denied care in the past for these cancers should be proactive, and…
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The Hawley School District held their annual Spelling Bee last week, and the results are in. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us how this year’s spelling bee went, and who will be moving on. Ellingson also gave an update on the school’s ongoing renovation project. For more news from the Hawley School District tune into…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association meeting in San Diego, and had the chance to talk with George Cough of Bayer Crop Science. With a new presidential administration now in Washington, some major changes are expected to happen in crop protection regulation. Cough tells us how much change he…
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