National FFA Convention Kicks Off In Frederick MD
The National FFA Convention opens with about 11 000 members attending through Saturday. The event features business meetings, officer elections, career development events, career show exhibitions, and tours of local farms and the National FFA Center. Notables include keynote speakers and retiring national officers, with Maryland students among attendees and local chapters fielding delegates and competitors in CDEs and speaking contests.
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Local FFA member earns American FFA Degree at national convention
David Eaves of Walkersville Maryland will receive the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention joining a small national cohort. The degree, the highest FFA achievement, recognizes extensive agricultural education and leadership. Eaves, son of Doug Eaves and Diane Fyock, has served as Maryland FFA sentinel and vice president, led Walkersville and Woodsboro activities, and works on the family Oak Bluff dairy farm.
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Grangers Elect Leaders At Year-End Assembly
The Granges held year end meetings selecting leaders and recognizing service. Vert Burall was named editor of the slate Grange newsletter and Louisa Horn honored as service chairman. Roger Troxell of Thurmont Grange was elected master amid state level treasurer and leadership changes.
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North Dakota farmers see fall in fertilizer costs due to gas prices
Falling natural gas prices pull down nitrogen fertilizer costs for farmers in North Dakota and the Midwest. Anhydrous ammonia and urea prices drop about 65 to 120 per ton from last spring, easing farm input budgets after a year of steep rises.
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