Dr. David Mulla, Teddy Bekele and Tami Craig Schilling (not pictured) will speak about artificial intelligence in agriculture at the 2024 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show Dec. 10-12. | |
Short Course sessions to focus on AI in agriculture
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform society, including how we work, live, learn and, of course, how we farm. But there is still much to learn about AI – including how it works and who stands to benefit from the technology. On Dec. 10-12 at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel, attendees of the 2024 CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show will have the opportunity to learn more about advancements in AI technology and how it’s shaping the future for ag retailers.
“We’re very excited about this year’s short course sessions and I’m especially excited about our sessions in regard to AI technology in ag retail,” said Lee Helgen, executive director of MCPR. “I anticipate these being very informative sessions relating to the state of AI and some of the potential issues and opportunities that lie ahead with this technology.”
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Scholarship applications due Nov. 1
The MCPR Board of Directors will award their annual scholarship at the CPM Short Course and MCPR Trade Show Dec. 10-12. Applicants must be Minnesota residents and entering their second, third, or fourth year of a four-year institution of higher learning or, the second year of a two-year institution of higher learning. Completed 2024 applications must be postmarked by Nov. 1, 2024.
View the application here.
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MCPR board director candidate questionnaires due Nov. 1
MCPR is seeking candidates to run for the board of directors.
Serving on the MCPR Board is not just a responsibility, but a rewarding opportunity to advocate on behalf of agriculture and the issues that are important to MCPR members. It's a chance to be part of key discussions about the future of ag retail in Minnesota and to expand your network of professional contacts.
There are five seats up for election in 2025, including District 2 Director, District 4 Director, Custom Applicator, Technology Rep and an at At-large position. Elected leaders would serve a three-year term. If you are interested in a District 2 & 4 seat, view the district map to determine which zone best fits based on your coop’s location.
Interested individuals must complete the candidate questionnaire by Nov. 1: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/23KXDF6
Elections will be completed by electronic voting. Ballots will be emailed to MCPR members on Nov. 15, with ballots due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. The key contacts in our database for each member organization will receive a ballot form they can use to cast their votes. If your coop has multiple locations, each location with a paid membership will be eligible to vote.
Please contact Nominations Committee Chair Arnie Sinclair at arnie.sinclair@titanmachinery.com with questions on running for the board.
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VP nominee JD Vance visits Minneapolis, portrays it as city in decline
From The Minnesota Star Tribune
GOP vice presidential nominee JD Vance slammed Gov. Tim Walz’s handling of the 2020 riots and portrayed Minneapolis as a city in decline during a brief visit to the Twin Cities on Monday.
The Republican U.S. senator from Ohio attended a private fundraiser in the Twin Cities on Monday before making an unannounced stop at the shuttered Third Precinct police station in Minneapolis that was set ablaze in 2020. He was joined by a group of retired Minneapolis police officers and Minnesota GOP congressional candidate Joe Teirab. Vance said he spoke with Minnesotans throughout the day who were concerned about the state’s largest city.
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Walz to unveil Harris' plan for rural voters as campaign looks to cut into Trump's edge
From Minnesota Star Tribune
Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday unveiled his ticket's plans to improve the lives of rural voters, as Vice President Kamala Harris looks to cut into former President Donald Trump's support.
The Harris-Walz plan includes a focus on improving rural health care, such as plans to recruit 10,000 new health care professionals in rural and tribal areas through scholarships, loan forgiveness and new grant programs, as well as economic and agricultural policy priorities. The plan was detailed to The Associated Press by a senior campaign official on the condition of anonymity ahead of its official release.
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Vice President Kamala Harris sits down with Bret Baier in 'Special Report' exclusive
From Fox News
Vice President Kamala Harris discusses immigration, the economy, responding to U.S. adversaries and more with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier.
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More tariffs would be a 'nightmare' for agriculture, ag leaders say
From AgWeek
Ag leaders from across the U.S. held a webinar hosted by Minnesota Farmers Union on Oct. 16 to discuss the potential impacts if tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump were enacted.
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Study warns of major risks to U.S. farmers from potential U.S./China trade war
From AgWeb
A recent economic study commissioned by the American Soybean Association and the National Corn Growers Association highlights the potential negative consequences of a renewed U.S./China trade war on American farmers and rural communities. The study predicts an immediate and substantial drop in corn and soybean exports to China if a new trade war were to occur.
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USDA maintains large 2024 corn, soybean crop estimates
From Brownfield
The USDA has made modest month-to-month adjustments to its 2024 corn and soybean production estimates.
As of Oct. 1, corn is pegged at 15.2 billion bushels, up less than 1% from September on a fractional increase in the average yield, 0.2 higher at 183.8 bushels per acre, but down 1% from 2023 on a reduction in harvested area, now seen at 82.71 million acres.
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Crop insurance expected to pay across southern Minnesota
From Brownfield
A farm management analyst in Minnesota expects a lot of crop insurance policies to pay out this year.
Kent Thiesse says the region has dealt with weather challenges all season.
“A lot of farmers will probably be able to collect some crop insurance on some of their farms this year, especially if they have optional units on individual farms versus enterprise units on all their acres.”
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War, politics and crop inputs
From FarmProgress
USDA made only small changes to production forecasts included in the Oct. 11 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates, cutting soybean yields slightly from September forecasts while boosting corn a little the other way. But the only significant changes to supply and demand tables resulted from production totals included in the Sept. 30 Grain Stocks report. And those were expected by the trade.
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CropLife Retail Week: Farm Bill and port workers updates, Product of the Year voting, and ESA webinar details
From CropLife
Eric Sfiligoj and Lara Sowinski talk about developments in Washington, DC, and at the nation’s ports, plus two CropLife initiatives.
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Crop Protection 2024: A three-pronged approach to success
From CropLife
Although the crop protection has always experienced change based upon its nature, things have gotten markedly more complicated in recent years. In fact, according to Darren Dillenbeck, Vice President and President of FMC North America at FMC Corp., the industry today is vastly different than it was when he first began his career 27 years ago.
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U.S. sales of ag tractors and combines fall in September 2024
From Association of Equipment Manufacturers
U.S. sales of Ag tractors decreased 19.2% in September 2024 compared to the year before, according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Sales of combines also fell during the month, dropping 40.7% compared to 2023.
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New feedlot regulations coming
From FarmProgress
Cattle producers in Minnesota and across the country can relate on the all-too-common feeling of overregulation putting a damper on their business and way of life. Most farmers and ranchers agree that certain regulations are necessary and justified to protect our land and water, but there is a fine line between these necessary regulations and regulations that could put their operations out of business.
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Appeals court rules in favor of Bayer-owned Monsanto in Roundup cancer case
From Investopedia
In a big victory for Bayer-owned Monsanto, a federal court overturned a verdict finding the company responsible over claims its Roundup weed killer causes cancer.
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Liberty survive OT classic vs. Lynx to win first WNBA title
From ESPN
The franchise that won the first game in WNBA history finally has won the last game of the season.
More than 27 years after playing for league's inaugural championship and following several near misses, the New York Liberty became WNBA champions with a 67-62 overtime victory Sunday over the Minnesota Lynx.
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Wild's Filip Gustavsson scores goalie goal
From Sports Illustrated
A goalie goal is always a sight to behold in the NHL, and luckily for hockey fans everywhere, Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson delivered.
In the dying seconds of Tuesday night's 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues, Gustavsson took aim at the empty net at the other end of the rink and let it rip. The result was not only his first career goal, but the first goalie goal in franchise history.
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